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Parenting-Ch 30 Early Childhood Education

Name: _________________________________


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___?___ skills help to teach children to share, take turns, and get along with others.
Playing in the __?__ center strengthens thinking skills.
Speaking, reading, writing and understanding or comprehending language.
By age five, children realize they are __?__ and different from each other.
Early childhood programs are staffed by __?__ teachers and teacher aides.
__?__ skills involve practicing independent tasks, including dressing, eating and toileting.
Children need the __?__ of adults, and especially parents, to feel worthwhile about their achievements and self.
__?__ programs emphasize basic academic skills, such as identifying numbers and letters of the alphabet, in order to prepre children for school.
Parent __?__ are operated by the parents who hire teachers, choose curriculum, and set program goals.
__?__ is a good physical exercise that doesn't overstress immature bones & joints.
To encourage children to express themselves verbally, teachers ask __?__ questions, which require more than a yes or no answer.
___?___ activities help children explore basic concepts in language, math, science & social studies.
For many children, early childhood education gives them experiences they could not get at ___?___.
___?___ offer learning experiences before the start of formal education for young children.
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__?__ awareness is achieved through field trips and special visitors.
Children get more from a learning experience when __?__ take an active part.
___?___ moments are those unexpected opportunities for discovery that arise from daily life and are always around.
___?___ literacy: the gradual process of learning to read & write.
Early __?__ education programs promote development with formal teaching & learning experiences for young children.
A federally-funded program for three and four year olds from low income families.
__?__ activities are chosen to stimulate a child's curiosity and to point out the wonders of nature.
__?___ classes educate parents on interacting with their baby.
Type of growth that involves muscle strength & coordination.
Preschool classrooms are usually divided into __?__ centers, areas clearly defined & equipped for specific activities.
Children need large amounts of __?__ time just to be kids.
A simple but sincere way to show someone support.
___?___ schools provide a sensory rich environment for children to learn.
AType of schools affiliated with high schools, colleges, and universities; staffed by child development students & their instructors.
Preschool children range in age from two to __?__ years of age.