Early Childhood CDA Help CDA exam Prep Flashcards Questions and answers

Early Childhood CDA Help CDA exam Prep Flashcards Questions and answers The amount of adult supervision that is needed depends on a) the number of children in the group b) the activity c) the developmental needs of the children who are present The first aid kit should be kept a) out of the reach of children c) in a restroom d) in a drawer, far from where children will play Children need their own space in the classroom for their coat and other belongings because a) it promotes their positive self-concept b) it helps maintain good health d) none of the above At mealtime, a caregiver should a) insist that children finish all food on their plate b) not offer any dessert until all their food is finished c) only offer dessert to the children who remained quiet at the table while eating When arranging a classroom, a teacher should a) keep the quiet and noisy activities together c) provide a large, open area in the center of the room d) arrange the furniture all along the walls The children have been asking for the same book to be read at story time every day for the past week. You will b) read a book that is similar to the one they enjoy c) tell the children that they have heard that book too many time and will need to choose a new one d) skip story time for a few days until they have forgotten about that book Children's play materials should be a) kept in closed containers c) kept on shelves out of their reach d) kept in a storage cabinet, to be taken out by the caregiver A developmentally appropriate group time a) lasts only a short time b) gets the children actively involved c) permits children to leave, if they wish Why do you give children a warning before activities are about to change a) it gives them time to clean up their toys c) it helps to quickly get their attention b) it is a signal to come to the next activity right away You want children to learn the rules of conversation, so you b) let them know they cannot talk during lunch c) tell them not to interrupt while you are talking d) remind the children to use "inside voices" You have a small budget to use for purchasing materials for your classroom. When choosing, you will first consider a) the price and how much you can buy with what you have b) the age range listed on the packaging d) whether the materials are familiars to the children from TV commercials Two boys want the same truck to haul blocks across the room. One boys goes to the housekeeping area and gets a basket. This is an example of a) an open-ended question c) a small motor exercise d) guidance When talking with a child, the caregiver should a) speak loudly c) whisper softly to the child d) stand and talk with the child You want the children to learn cooperation, so you a) insist that Harper let everyone play with the toy she brought for show-and-tell b) discipline the children for not helping pick up the toys in the room c) play a song about cooperation Children's art work should be a) put on bulletin boards in the hallways b) placed high on walls so other children cannot touch them d) put immediately into the children's cubbies to be taken home One of the children is having a tantrum just as circle time is beginning. The best way to proceed would be to . b) call her parents to take her home. c) take her to the Directors office until she calms down. d) have the child sit in an "time-out" chair until she can control her emotions and return to the group. Which activity is creative? a) using a CD that tells children how to move. . c) using musical instruments with a CD wich tells children when to play them. d) singing "Where is Thumbkin"? A good technique for dealing with favorite toys is to b) put them away when children squabble over them