Incidental science cannot be planned.
a. True
b. False
The three basic directions of growth are
a. fine to gross, cephalocaudal, and proximodental.
b. fine to gross, cephalodental, and promidextal.
c. gross to fine, cephalocaudal, and proximofinial.
d. gross to fine, cephalocaudal, and proximodistal.
Some characteristics of a creative child are:
a. determination, curiosity, and a willingness to take risks.
b. needs companionship for enrichment.
c. enjoys participation in general.
d. stubbornness, fear, and neatness.
Creative children:
a. possess many unlikable traits.
b. possess many likable traits.
c. can be frustrating to work with.
d. can be frustrating yet a joy to work with.
Multimedia artwork is an example of integrating arts of many forms.
a. True
b. False
The stage in Eriksons theory when a child learns to control body functions is:
a. Stage 1.
b. Stage 2.
c. Stage 3.
d. Stages 1-2.
A childs universe begins with his or her mother.
a. True
b. False
Inquiry-based learning involves open-ended questions and exploring.
a. True
b. False
A schema is simply an individual way of drawing.
a. True
b. False
At birth, the brain has billions of nerve cells called:
a. neurons.
b. brain cells.
c. protons.
d. synapses.
Creative drama refers to informal drama that is created by the participants.
a. True
b. False
Large, collaborative class projects that sort a lot of information onto separate web pages
is the best use for a wiki.
a. True
b. False
Older children can be given more complex art projects because they have greater
mental capacity than younger children.
a. True
b. False
Piaget and Kelloggs Analyzing Children”s Artfirst drew attention to the successive
stages of development in childrens drawings.
a. True
b. False
The Principles and Standards for Children in Mathematics propose mathematical
content and processes for children in kindergarten through grade 8.
a. True
b. False
Science provides young children:
a. learning by doing.
b. transfer of learning.
c. the chance to exercise creative abilities.
d. all of the above.
When older children make murals, encourage them to think about:
a. the end product.
b. the use of the materials.
c. the composition of the mural.
d. all of the above.
Piaget feels that associative play is one of the purest forms of symbolic thought
available to the young child.
a. True
b. False
Match each age group with the correct description below.
a. 6 months and up
b. 12-18 months
c. 2-3 years
d. 5-6 years
e. 3-4 years
f. 4-5 years
Asks who, what, where, and why questions
Children who enter school with highly-developed verbal skills are generally strong in
linguistic intelligence.
a. True
b. False
When two children exactly the same age perform at different levels, this is an example
of:
a. developmental lag.
b. individual differences.
c. developmental patterns.
d. individual developmental lag.
Creative language arts only involves teaching information to children.
a. True
b. False
If creative movement is a regular part of the young childs life, he or she experiences
improvement in math and science in later years.
a. True
b. False
When one is speaking with children learning English, use repetition.
a. True
b. False
Puppets are used most successfully when teachers:
a. allow children access to them at center time.
b. introduce them slowly to the class.
c. keep them for special occasions.
d. allow children access to them at center time and introduce them slowly to the class.
The Aesthetics Movement was begun by the German philosopher Goethe in early
1900s.
a. True
b. False
Children with physical disabilities are often unable to participate in art activities.
a. True
b. False
Free play is the time set aside in the program for centers.
a. True
b. False
Learning about oneself, about others, and how to act with others is often accomplished
by:
a. kindergarten.
b. middle school.
c. elementary school.
d. none of the above.
Understanding multiple intelligences is:
a. essential if you are to meet state standards.
b. essential if you are to meet the individual needs of children.
c. important for becoming an Accomplished Teacher.
d. important for focusing on individual characteristics.
Food activities work best in ____________.
A child who has the ability to draw the variety of marks that make up pictures is in the
stage called __________.
How difficult should food activities be for children?
There are two main types of play: ___________and ___________.
What are some materials to use with cardboard construction projects?
Why is it important for young children to be with others?
What are some examples of three-dimensional art activities?
With older children, the criteria of creativity involve more of an emphasis on
_____________________or solutions.
Explain how children learn in activity centers.
The gang stage of art development was developed by the theories of __________.
Explain why having a personal space is important for young children.
The billions of nerve cells in our brain at birth are called ________________.
What are some hidden sources of sugar?
Three things a teacher can do to help children develop their aesthetic sensitivity are to
provide _______________ , _____________,and______________.
What is the best way to get bright, rich color from a crayon?
The best way to reduce obesity is to __________.
Thinking of all the uses for a brick is an example of _____________________thinking.
A number that refers to the place of an object in a series of numbers is called
___________________.
What kind of music is best to use with creative movement activities?