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1. The age and developmental levels of the children using a room dictate how that room should be arranged.
a. True
b. False
2. Open play areas should be as large as possible so that children can be as free as possible.
a. True
b. False
3. Middle- and upper-level elementary students need to work in a much larger area than younger children.
a. True
b. False
4. An activity or interest center is another name for a child care center.
a. True
b. False
5. Learning centers are places where children learn various curriculum topics through specific activities.
a. True
b. False
6. Considerations in setting up an activity center include the number of children and the developmental levels of the
children in the group.
a. True
b. False
7. The condition and organization of materials within the activity center are not as important as the activities that take
place within the center.
a. True
b. False
8. For children with visual difficulties, make sure the room has plenty of light.
a. True
b. False
9. Forachildinawheelchair,provideabeanbagstoolforthechild’sfeetwhenplacingthechildatatable.
a. True
b. False
10. The selection of equipment for creative activities must take cost, age of the children, and cultural differences all into
consideration.
a. True
b. False
11. Arrangement of the room is dictated by the individual differences and developmental levels of children in the room.
a. True
b. False
12. The teacher needs to watch the position of children in wheelchairs throughout the day.
a. True
b. False
13. For children with ADD, sharing space with other children is a basic need.
a. True
b. False
14. A larger working space for older children is not necessary because they are more coordinated in their body control
at this age.
a. True
b. False
15. Children with physical disabilities are often unable to participate in art activities.
a. True
b. False
16. An activity center can be a space created by the children as they play together and interact with their environment.
a. True
b. False
17. The best equipment for young children is simple in design, large and easy to use, and appropriate for the size of the
group.
a. True
b. False
18. Special equipment for multiple intelligences is generally unnecessary in a good early childhood program.
a. True
b. False
19. Most art materials need to be certified non-toxic.
a. True
b. False
20. Avoid using scented felt tip markers at all times.
a. True
b. False
21. Equipment to encourage creative activities should be:
a. versatile, stimulating, durable, and inexpensive.
b. durable, stimulating, appropriate quantity, and safe.
c. durable, stimulating, appropriate quantity, safe, versatile, and large in size.
d. versatile, stimulating, durable, inexpensive, durable, stimulating, appropriate quantity, and safe.
22. Safety considerations in selection of equipment for creative activities include:
a. developmental appropriateness.
b. size.
c. sharp edges.
d. all of the above.
23. When considering supervision in arranging space, you must be sure the space is:
a. not too large to supervise.
b. large enough to supervise.
c. appropriate for safe placement of centers.
d. none of the above.
24. Traffic flow takes into consideration:
a. that centers are limited in number.
b. that space is as free as possible.
c. the size of the children.
d. none of the above.
25. Some things to keep in mind in arranging space for visually impaired children are:
a. arrangement of furniture and light source.
b. smallstoolsforthechildren’sfeetandbeanbagchairsforflooractivities.
c. position of the children during the day and light source.
d. all of the above.
26. In supervising a group that includes children with special needs, the teacher needs to:
a. be watchful of the position of the child in a wheelchair throughout the day.
b. be aware of the special limitations of these children.
c. check throughout the day that their needs are being met.
d. all of the above.
27. Having assigned places in the room for children is:
a. inappropriate in the early childhood program.
b. helpful for substitute teachers.
c. helpful for visually impaired children.
d. inappropriate for children with physical disabilities.
28. One way to adapt equipment for children with special needs is:
a. to provide many activities in centers that use senses other than hearing.
b. to place a child in a wheelchair at different heights.
c. to use a bolster or pillow for a drawing area.
d. all of the above.
29. Good materials for word-smart intelligences include:
a. LEGO/blocks.
b. play money.
c. maps.
d. a keyboard.
30. Good materials for picture-smart intelligences include:
a. texture letters.
b. a keyboard.
c. bean bags.
d. glitter.
31. Good materials for self-smart intelligences include:
a. reference materials.
b. recordings of nature sounds.
c. a chalkboard.
d. large-motor equipment.
32. Personal space is:
a. not essential for very young children.
b. not as essential for older children as it is for younger children.
c. not to be overlooked in planning.
d. none of the above.
33. Some centers most educators and experts would recommend include:
a. art, housekeeping, block-building, math, and science.
b. block-building, math, and science.
c. art, blocks, dramatic play, music, science, sensory, and language.
d. block-building, large motor, and small motor.
34. The condition and organization of materials within the activity center:
a. are not as important as their use.
b. tell the child that materials are valued and important.
c. are the job of the parent advisory committee.
d. none of the above.
35. In selecting equipment and materials for creative activities, it is recommended you buy:
a. the best you can afford.
b. the least expensive.
c. only what you need.
d. none of the above.
36. The number of children who will use the equipment:
a. is not an important consideration in purchasing decisions.
b. will vary according to the age of children using it.
c. istheprincipal’sresponsibility.
d. none of the above.
37. One of the challenges for a visually impaired student is ___________ the materials.
38. With visually impaired students, work trays are good for ____________.
39. What are the two main considerations in room arrangement?
40. Describe some aspects of flexibility that need to be considered in planning space for children.
41. Explain why having a personal space is important for young children.
42. Explain how children learn in activity centers.
43. Why should you be careful of cute pieces of equipment?
44. Why is it important to keep the arrangement of furniture stationary for visually impaired children at the beginning of a
school year?
45. Why should a teacher be watchful of children in wheelchairs throughout the day?
46. Why is it important for children with ADD to have personal space?
47. Why is a tabletop easel a good idea for children with physical disabilities?
