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1. To a young child, exercise is pleasurable.
a. True
b. False
2. In creative movement, children are free to express their own personalities in the activities set up by the teacher.
a. True
b. False
3. To prevent children from getting bored, teachers may want to prepare two or three movement activities.
a. True
b. False
4. When planning creative movement activities for children, teachers need to keep in mind the requirements of the
curriculum.
a. True
b. False
5. Music is a natural accompaniment to creative movement.
a. True
b. False
6. Older children enjoy creative movement activities similar to those enjoyed by young children.
a. True
b. False
7. Fingerplays provide a limited source of creative movement ideas.
a. True
b. False
8. Young children have a natural appreciation for movement activities.
a. True
b. False
9. Creative movement is movement that reflects the inner and physical state of a child.
a. True
b. False
10. Movement activities serve young children best when they are used in an integrated curriculum.
a. True
b. False
11. Ifcreativemovementisaregularpartoftheyoungchild’slife,heorsheexperiencesimprovementinmathand
science in later years.
a. True
b. False
12. Developmental levels have a limited impact on preparation for movement activities.
a. True
b. False
13. The teacher needs to keep in mind the characteristics and the developmental levels of all students in the group when
planning creative movement activities.
a. True
b. False
14. Children in the 5th grade enjoy being with the opposite sex in movement activities.
a. True
b. False
15. By the 3rd and 4th grades, children are able to begin skill games with complex rules.
a. True
b. False
16. Aerobic exercise is important for getting a head start during childhood.
a. True
b. False
17. Movement for children with disabilities is easy.
a. True
b. False
18. For children with special needs, movement activities can:
a. bepossiblewithanadult’shelp.
b. be possible with the help of a physical therapist.
c. be challenging.
d. allow them to participate at their own level of ability.
19. During gross movement experiences for a child with special needs, it is important to:
a. do as much as possible for the child to increase his or her enjoyment.
b. not do too much for the child.
c. involve the physical therapist in planning activities.
d. all of the above.
20. In planning movement activities for children with developmental delays, you should:
a. include exercise videos or tapes that are motivating for the children.
b. plan to have a role model engage in the activity for the children to watch.
c. make sure the activities are not too challenging for the children.
d. include exercise videos or tapes that are motivating for the children and plan to have a role model engage in
the activity for the children to watch.
21. Movement activities for children with ADHD and behavioral issues need to:
a. have clear rules and expectations.
b. involve only structured, planned movements.
c. be long enough to achieve success.
d. all of the above.
22. Movement activities for children with visual impairments:
a. are not safe.
b. need to involve lots of encouragement for independent movement.
c. involve moving furniture for freedom of movement.
d. all of the above.
23. For children with physical impairments:
a. space is a problem.
b. movement activities do not need to be modified.
c. movement activities should be discouraged.
d. partners are required.
24. Creative movement art activities include:
a. music.
b. poetry and prose.
c. dance and art.
d. jungle gyms.
25. In the elementary classroom, to help the teacher to manage creative movement:
a. only have the children partner dance.
b. encourage free play.
c. take the children to recess.
d. define expectations.
26. Activities for children in kindergarten include:
a. use of bats and paddles.
b. running, chasing, hanging.
c. organized games with rules.
d. stunts and tumbling.
27. The fundamental truth in the movement curriculum is:
a. children all love to move.
b. children all need more exercise.
c. children need structured exercise.
d. all of the above.
28. Where can creative movement occur for young children?
29. Why is music good to use with creative movement activities?
30. How much planning does creative movement require on the part of children?
31. What kind of music is best to use with creative movement activities?
32. What type of poem is good to use with creative movement activities?
33. What does a teacher have to keep in mind when planning creative movement opportunities for young children?
34. Why is working in small groups better for older children in middle- and upper-level elementary grades than working
alone?
35. Other than poetry, what can be used to encourage creative movement?
36. Whyispoetrygoodtousetoencouragechildren’screativemovements?
