Working with chalk:
a. makes it difficult for a child to freely express himself or herself.
b. is not appropriate for young children.
c. encourages free expression.
d. all of the above.
It is important for teachers of young children be very good participants in children’s
dramatic play.
a. True
b. False
All young children need:
a. developmentally appropriate mathematics workbooks.
b. opportunities to explore their world and experience math through their play.
c. opportunities to learn their numbers.
d. developmentally appropriate mathematics textbooks.
Chalk discourages tight, inhibited work and makes free expression easy.
a. True
b. False
Selfdiscipline is the one term that is NOT included in Rogers’ description of a
psychologically safe environment.
a. True
b. False
Teachers must teach children to make up original chants and songs.
a. True
b. False
Musical experiences are an unusual occurrence in a young child’s life.
a. True
b. False
Using the basic stages of child’s art development, a teacher can plan specific activities
for each age of child in the group.
a. True
b. False
The Quilters of Gee’s Bend were a group of women from Gee’s Bend, Georgia.
a. True
b. False
Children look in many ways. Some of these are:
a. touching, poking, and picking.
b. reading, listening, and writing.
c. tasting, touching, and patting.
d. touching, patting, poking, picking, and tasting.
In Erikson’s theory, if a child feels a sense of guilt, selfdoubt, and lack of initiative,
she/he has not successfully completed:
a. Stage 1.
b. Stage 2.
c. Stage 3.
d. Stage 4.
Lucy holds the crayon with her fist and often scribbles off the paper. She is in the:
a. early basic forms stage.
b. scribble stage.
c. basic forms stage.
d. early pictorial stage.
A good way to get started building your personal learning network is to set up a social
bookmarking account.
a. True
b. False
Dramatic play is a natural avenue for participation by children from diverse language
and multicultural backgrounds.
a. True
b. False
There is a difference between dramatic play and creative drama.
a. True
b. False
The decision to have students use a computer must be made based on the
developmentally appropriate programs available.
a. True
b. False
Paul Torrance asserts that “creativity evolves from a knowledge base without
knowledge, there is no creation.”
a. True
b. False
It is best to use a storytelling voice when reading to children.
a. True
b. False
Erikson’s stage involving dependability and quality of caregivers is:
a. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt.
b. Initiative vs. Guilt.
c. Trust vs. Mistrust.
d. Industry vs. Inferiority.
Reducing play time to stop violent play is:
a. a short-term solution.
b. the best solution.
c. not an option.
d. a long-term solution.
Learning the names of shapes is the first step in understanding shape and form.
a. True
b. False
A “creative fake” is a copy of a famous painting.
a. True
b. False
It is generally too difficult to use children’s literature to teach mathematics.
a. True
b. False
“Environment” refers to humanmade and natural things that children meet in their
surroundings.
a. True
b. False
Adapting a classroom to accommodate children with special needs is a much different
process than the basic idea of differentiating instruction.
a. True
b. False
For children learning English, it is best to stick with the use of basal readers.
a. True
b. False
When children work near each other by the computer:
a. they are a distraction to each other.
b. they should not distract each other.
c. they work best on an individual basis.
d. they assist each other as they work.
Older students can be introduced to the history of a period and to how art was a
powerful and effective tool for making a social statement by using the work of:
a. Ben Shahn.
b. Henri Matisse.
c. Romare Bearden.
d. Shahn and Bearden.
The No Child Left Behind Act involves:
a. the suggestion that states set standards for academic achievement.
b. annual assessments to gauge school districts’ progress in improving students’
academic achievement.
c. emphasis on increasing the numbers of Accomplished Teachers.
d. all of the above.
Match each term with the correct definition below.
a. developmental level
b. individual differences
c. attention span
d. activity pattern
e. planning for creative activities
f. facilitator
Taking into consideration children’s needs and interests, developmental levels, and
available materials and resources
Match each term with the correct definition below.
a. developmental level
b. individual differences
c. attention span
d. activity pattern
e. planning for creative activities
f. facilitator
A role involving encouraging, questioning, and experimenting
A child who is nature smart will enjoy art projects that involve LEGO blocks.
a. True
b. False
The teacher can encourage social development for children with special needs by using:
a. the guidelines for special education provided in INTASC Standards.
b. special education toys prescribed by therapists.
c. social toys such as blocks, balls, and miniature cars.
d. teacher assistants to encourage children’s interactions.
Creative drama:
a. goes beyond dramatic play in scope and intent.
b. is similar to dramatic play.
c. is characteristic of very young children’s play.
d. goes on without adult intervention.