nfants toddlers and caregivers final
exam
1) Guidelines to help children cope with their fears - correct answer-Validate, acknowledge,
support, coping mechanisms, provide security, relearn situation prepare toddlers for potential
fearful situation, break frightening situations into parts, give child time to adjust to something
new.
3) primary caregiver system: helps promote attachment - correct answer-a system in which a
caregiver takes primary responsibility for several infants or a small group of toddlers. In
center settings where there is more than one caregiver per group, the effect is to have a
caregiving team. The way children feel a strong bond with one person but also have another
one or two adults with whom they are comfortable and familiar.
4) Factors to consider when setting up the environment for play - correct answer-safety,
- group size and age span so that children get the attention they need and can become
absorbed in play
- how the set up of the environment supports play
happenings:
amount of free choice
*** Happenings refer to experiences the children have in the play environment that can be
planned or unplanned. - Adults should take advantage of happenings that occur by chance
in the play environment. ex. crumbling paper, mashing bananas, squeezing sponges in trays
5) How can an environment support a hearing impaired child - correct answer-educator can
you visual signals such as light switch to get his attention
keep level of noise as a minimum.
specific seating placement
have a quiet space
6) Briefly explain two things that infants and toddlers learn from their caregivers. - correct
answer-routine, assurance, security, interactions= language development/builds connection
and attachment, trust
7) Know these terms
expressive language: - correct answer-the result of the process of refining sounds and
messages during the first 12 months it culminates in the clear expression of the first words
usually at or by one.
receptive language - correct answer-the language a child understands, b4 children say a
word they understand much of what is said to them bus they have made connections
between sound and sound patterns they have heard.
cultural identity: - correct answer-part of self concept, cultural identity relates to everything
we do how we look and talk, what we eat, where we live, and how we look at the world.
, object permanence: - correct answer-The understanding that objects continue to exist even
when out of direct perception or sight.
Autonomy: - correct answer-being independent and responsible for one's actions. Includes
feelings of power and a sense of competence in making choices. The second stage of Erik's
Erikson's psychosocial development.
optimum stress: - correct answer-The right amount of stress to motivate the child toward
activity, but not so much to hamper the child's ability.
selective intervention : - correct answer-Interrupting children who need help to stay safe or
interact positively. Selective intervention can also take advantage of teachable moments.
Learning when to intervene appropriately is an important skill for caregivers in facilitating
infant-toddler play.
floor time: - correct answer-is a variation of wants-nothing quality time
opposite of time-out, when, instead of having attention removed, a toddler who is exhibiting
difficult behavior has an adult who pays full attention to the child (down on the floor) and is
responsive rather than directive. More like play therapy. Give child full attention for 30
minutes.
reflexes: - correct answer-Automatic or involuntary response system to touch, light, sound,
and other forms of stimulation.
anecdotal records: - correct answer-are descriptions of anything that captures your attention
and are written as notes on the spot.
running record : - correct answer-formal observation, noting everything that happens.
tactile perception
Know the reasons why caregivers should observe and record toddler behavior - correct
answer-it helps you notice any patterns, issues or concerns,
helps you know how the child is doing, their development and where they are as far as
learning and growing.
help organize a individual curriculum to meet each child's need.
helps you learn each child's interest, skills, knowledge capability and needs.
How would you help a child and parent through separation anxiety - read about this in the
text book - correct answer-don't sneak out, say goodbye when you leave
help parent understand once you say goodbye, departure should be immediate.
validate child and parents feelings
have an activity set up to distract her or keep mind off it when child is dropped off
keep routine
have a transition object
goodbye rituals
exam
1) Guidelines to help children cope with their fears - correct answer-Validate, acknowledge,
support, coping mechanisms, provide security, relearn situation prepare toddlers for potential
fearful situation, break frightening situations into parts, give child time to adjust to something
new.
3) primary caregiver system: helps promote attachment - correct answer-a system in which a
caregiver takes primary responsibility for several infants or a small group of toddlers. In
center settings where there is more than one caregiver per group, the effect is to have a
caregiving team. The way children feel a strong bond with one person but also have another
one or two adults with whom they are comfortable and familiar.
4) Factors to consider when setting up the environment for play - correct answer-safety,
- group size and age span so that children get the attention they need and can become
absorbed in play
- how the set up of the environment supports play
happenings:
amount of free choice
*** Happenings refer to experiences the children have in the play environment that can be
planned or unplanned. - Adults should take advantage of happenings that occur by chance
in the play environment. ex. crumbling paper, mashing bananas, squeezing sponges in trays
5) How can an environment support a hearing impaired child - correct answer-educator can
you visual signals such as light switch to get his attention
keep level of noise as a minimum.
specific seating placement
have a quiet space
6) Briefly explain two things that infants and toddlers learn from their caregivers. - correct
answer-routine, assurance, security, interactions= language development/builds connection
and attachment, trust
7) Know these terms
expressive language: - correct answer-the result of the process of refining sounds and
messages during the first 12 months it culminates in the clear expression of the first words
usually at or by one.
receptive language - correct answer-the language a child understands, b4 children say a
word they understand much of what is said to them bus they have made connections
between sound and sound patterns they have heard.
cultural identity: - correct answer-part of self concept, cultural identity relates to everything
we do how we look and talk, what we eat, where we live, and how we look at the world.
, object permanence: - correct answer-The understanding that objects continue to exist even
when out of direct perception or sight.
Autonomy: - correct answer-being independent and responsible for one's actions. Includes
feelings of power and a sense of competence in making choices. The second stage of Erik's
Erikson's psychosocial development.
optimum stress: - correct answer-The right amount of stress to motivate the child toward
activity, but not so much to hamper the child's ability.
selective intervention : - correct answer-Interrupting children who need help to stay safe or
interact positively. Selective intervention can also take advantage of teachable moments.
Learning when to intervene appropriately is an important skill for caregivers in facilitating
infant-toddler play.
floor time: - correct answer-is a variation of wants-nothing quality time
opposite of time-out, when, instead of having attention removed, a toddler who is exhibiting
difficult behavior has an adult who pays full attention to the child (down on the floor) and is
responsive rather than directive. More like play therapy. Give child full attention for 30
minutes.
reflexes: - correct answer-Automatic or involuntary response system to touch, light, sound,
and other forms of stimulation.
anecdotal records: - correct answer-are descriptions of anything that captures your attention
and are written as notes on the spot.
running record : - correct answer-formal observation, noting everything that happens.
tactile perception
Know the reasons why caregivers should observe and record toddler behavior - correct
answer-it helps you notice any patterns, issues or concerns,
helps you know how the child is doing, their development and where they are as far as
learning and growing.
help organize a individual curriculum to meet each child's need.
helps you learn each child's interest, skills, knowledge capability and needs.
How would you help a child and parent through separation anxiety - read about this in the
text book - correct answer-don't sneak out, say goodbye when you leave
help parent understand once you say goodbye, departure should be immediate.
validate child and parents feelings
have an activity set up to distract her or keep mind off it when child is dropped off
keep routine
have a transition object
goodbye rituals
