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1. Art is fundamental to the growth of a child, supports visual communication through the elements of art, and is
developmental because its contributions can be seen in physical, social, cognitive, and emotional domains.
a. True
b. False
2. Teachers who allow children to go at their own pace and be self-directed in a relaxed atmosphere are fostering
creative development.
a. True
b. False
3. The children should be the only ones involved in the decision-making process regarding what pieces of artwork go
into their portfolios.
a. True
b. False
4. In art with young children it is more important to look at the process rather than to focus on the outcome or product.
a. True
b. False
5. Easels should not be placed near windows because children are too easily distracted by outdoor activity.
a. True
b. False
6. Perceptual development occurs when children use their senses to learn about the nature of objects, actions, and
events.
a. True
b. False
7. The opinion of an adult observer is unimportant to a seven-year-old painter.
a. True
b. False
8. We should view a child with a disability as having a different skill level, the same as we view any other child with
typical skills (which may fall at a variety of levels).
a. True
b. False
9. The type of muscular coordination utilized in controlling a crayon, marker, or piece of chalk is the same as when
controlling a paintbrush or a finger.
a. True
b. False
10. “Crayon resist” refers to the tendency of some children to avoid using certain colors of crayons.
a. True
b. False
11. One reason for NOT using foods for art is that many children are severely allergic to some food items, such as
milk, wheat, soy, eggs, and peanuts.
a. True
b. False
12. Lowering an easel, wrapping utensils in order to improve grip, and taping paper to a table are all simple adaptations
that can be made in order to ensure that a child with an identified need can be included in doing art.
a. True
b. False
13. Stages in artistic development do have clear-cut beginnings and endings in developmental sequence.
a. True
b. False
14. Musical instruments are useful for the musical education of young children and can also be used as toys.
a. True
b. False
15. All humans are born with an innate capability for music.
a. True
b. False
16. Heavily orchestrated music is too complex for infants and toddlers.
a. True
b. False
17. Culture affects how a child hears musical sounds.
a. True
b. False
18. If you do not have a good singing voice, it is best to use recorded music for activities.
a. True
b. False
19. Language learning and music learning are two separate skills, which young children learn at different ages.
a. True
b. False
20. Music with a waltz tempo makes an appropriate musical introduction for young children.
a. True
b. False
21. If you speak a language different from that of the infants and toddlers in your care, it is best to avoid using folk songs
and lullabies from your culture and language.
a. True
b. False
22. Pitch refers to an accent of a sound or a continuing series of accents.
a. True
b. False
23. As children grow they need to learn how to control their bodies and match their movements to rhythms, music, and
the movements of others by participating in simple dances from our own and other cultures
a. True
b. False
