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1. Children need an environment that allows ALL children to maximize their potential with a minimum amount of adult
direction.
a. True
b. False
2. Unlike the indoor classroom, the playground rules do not set limits of behavior for the children.
a. True
b. False
3. When a behavior occurs that is inappropriate, you need to address the behavior, not belittle the child.
a. True
b. False
4. All but which of the following is true when designing a learning environment for young children?
a. The space should be welcoming and homelike
b. Changes to the space should be made one at a time or gradually
c. Significant changes should be made to the environment on a regular basis to keep it fresh
d. The environment should be beautiful as well as functional
5. When choosing equipment for your classroom, it is best to choose items with all but which of the following
qualities?
a. The item is sturdy and can stand up to use by many children
b. The item is washable or otherwise easy to clean
c. The item is nontoxic
d. The item is inexpensive to replace
6. All but which of the following is true when setting and enforcing limits in the classroom with young children?
a. Young children need many rules in order to learn how to self-regulate
b. Teachers should focus on the behavior, not the child, when setting and enforcing limits
c. Teachers should set only a few, truly necessary, rules in the classroom with young children
d. Teachers should clearly explain the reason for a rule
7. An example of a transition is:
a. cleanup b. eating
c. dressing d. naptime
8. In a well-planned indoor area of an early childhood school or center, the minimum usable space available per child
should be:
a. 10 square feet b. 20 square feet
c. 35 square feet d. 85 square feet
9. As used in the text, the term transition refers to:
a. activities or learning experiences that move children from one activity to another
b. the process of determining whether the goals of a program have been met
c. moving a child from a class of one age-level to a class of an older age-level
d. a multileveled process encompassing what happens in an early childhood program
10. Although we often talk about the environment in terms of materials, equipment, and other enhancements, it should
set the stage for an experience that is less tangible, an experience that is:
a. calming b. aesthetic
c. picturesque d. cute
11. Why are fixed pieces of equipment, such as bouncy seats, high chairs, and playpens, detrimental to an infant’s
development?
12. List at least six of the learning centers that you might find in a preschool classroom.
13. Why is the
environment considered
a “third teacher?”
14. How can you manage the learning centers, both indoors and outdoors and equipment, materials, and supplies needed
for the classroom learning environment?
15. What are some appropriate guidance techniques, including transitions?
