Early Childhood - Chapter 2
In what type of program is child
care provided in a private home
with a small number of children? - correct answer-Family Child Care Programs
What is the difference between
the care provided at most child
care centres and custodial care? - correct answer-At most child care centers, the curriculum
emphasises the whole child, but in custodial care the curriculum is focused on the child's
physical needs
What is Montessori's theory of
education? - correct answer-That children learn best by being active and independent
What are "practical life
experiences" according to
Montessori? - correct answer-Learning to button, zip, tie and put on coats and boots
Describe the purpose of Head
Start - correct answer-To overcome the negative effects of poverty on young children
What is the goal of Head Start's
nutrition program? - correct answer-To help children make healthy food choices and develop
good eating habits
Name the three basic
kindergarten schedules - correct answer-half-day, full-day, full-day/alternating day
List fi ve objectives for a
kindergarten program - correct answer--Grow in language, social, physical and creative skills
-Develop interpersonal skills
-Respect the property and rights of other children
-Develop independence
-Develop positive feeling about school
Describe how a checking-in
service works for school-age
children - correct answer-Workers call home to make sure the child has arrived safely
_____ are formed and run by
parents who wish to take part
in their children's preschool
experiences - correct answer-Parent Cooperatives
What is the primary purpose of
In what type of program is child
care provided in a private home
with a small number of children? - correct answer-Family Child Care Programs
What is the difference between
the care provided at most child
care centres and custodial care? - correct answer-At most child care centers, the curriculum
emphasises the whole child, but in custodial care the curriculum is focused on the child's
physical needs
What is Montessori's theory of
education? - correct answer-That children learn best by being active and independent
What are "practical life
experiences" according to
Montessori? - correct answer-Learning to button, zip, tie and put on coats and boots
Describe the purpose of Head
Start - correct answer-To overcome the negative effects of poverty on young children
What is the goal of Head Start's
nutrition program? - correct answer-To help children make healthy food choices and develop
good eating habits
Name the three basic
kindergarten schedules - correct answer-half-day, full-day, full-day/alternating day
List fi ve objectives for a
kindergarten program - correct answer--Grow in language, social, physical and creative skills
-Develop interpersonal skills
-Respect the property and rights of other children
-Develop independence
-Develop positive feeling about school
Describe how a checking-in
service works for school-age
children - correct answer-Workers call home to make sure the child has arrived safely
_____ are formed and run by
parents who wish to take part
in their children's preschool
experiences - correct answer-Parent Cooperatives
What is the primary purpose of
