Deck 6: Creative Environments

Question 1

The age and developmental levels of the children using a room dictate how that room should be arranged.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Most art materials need to be certified non-toxic.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Learning centers are places where children learn various curriculum topics through specific activities.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Arrangement of the room is dictated by the individual differences and developmental levels of children in the room.

Question 5

The selection of equipment for creative activities must take cost, age of the children, and cultural differences all into consideration.

Question 6

The condition and organization of materials within the activity center are not as important as the activities that take place within the center.

Question 7

Middle- and upper-level elementary students need to work in a much larger area than younger children.

Question 8

An activity center can be a space created by the children as they play together and interact with their environment.

Question 9

For a child in a wheelchair, provide a beanbag stool for the child's feet when placing the child at a table.

Question 10

For children with ADD, sharing space with other children is a basic need.

Question 11

For children with visual difficulties, make sure the room has plenty of light.

Question 12

A larger working space for older children is not necessary because they are more coordinated in their body control at this age.

Question 13

An activity or interest center is another name for a child care center.

Question 14

Special equipment for multiple intelligences is generally unnecessary in a good early childhood program.

Question 15

Avoid using scented felt tip markers at all times.

Question 16

The best equipment for young children is simple in design, large and easy to use, and appropriate for the size of the group.

Question 17

Children with physical disabilities are often unable to participate in art activities.

Question 18

Open play areas should be as large as possible so that children can be as free as possible.

Question 19

Considerations in setting up an activity center include the number of children and the developmental levels of the children in the group.

Question 20

The teacher needs to watch the position of children in wheelchairs throughout the day.

Question 21

Some things to keep in mind in arranging space for visually impaired children are:

A) arrangement of furniture and light source.
B) small stools for the children's feet and beanbag chairs for floor activities.
C) position of the children during the day and light source.
D) all of the above.

Question 22

What are the two main considerations in room arrangement?

Question 23

When considering supervision in arranging space, you must be sure the space is:

A) not too large to supervise.
B) large enough to supervise.
C) appropriate for safe placement of centers.
D) none of the above.

Question 24

Describe some aspects of flexibility that need to be considered in planning space for children.

Question 25

In selecting equipment and materials for creative activities, it is recommended you buy:

A) the best you can afford.
B) the least expensive.
C) only what you need.
D) none of the above.

Question 26

Equipment to encourage creative activities should be:

A) versatile, stimulating, durable, and inexpensive.
B) durable, stimulating, appropriate quantity, and safe.
C) durable, stimulating, appropriate quantity, safe, versatile, and large in size.
D) versatile, stimulating, durable, inexpensive, durable, stimulating, appropriate quantity, and safe.

Question 27

The condition and organization of materials within the activity center:

A) are not as important as their use.
B) tell the child that materials are valued and important.
C) are the job of the parent advisory committee.
D) none of the above.

Question 28

The number of children who will use the equipment:

A) is not an important consideration in purchasing decisions.
B) will vary according to the age of children using it.
C) is the principal's responsibility.
D) none of the above.

Question 29

Good materials for self-smart intelligences include:

A) reference materials.
B) recordings of nature sounds.
C) a chalkboard.
D) large-motor equipment.

Question 30

Personal space is:

A) not essential for very young children.
B) not as essential for older children as it is for younger children.
C) not to be overlooked in planning.
D) none of the above.

Question 31

One of the challenges for a visually impaired student is the materials.

Question 32

Traffic flow takes into consideration:

A) that centers are limited in number.
B) that space is as free as possible.
C) the size of the children.
D) none of the above.

Question 33

Some centers most educators and experts would recommend include:

A) art, housekeeping, block-building, math, and science.
B) block-building, math, and science.
C) art, blocks, dramatic play, music, science, sensory, and language.
D) block-building, large motor, and small motor.

Question 34

One way to adapt equipment for children with special needs is:

A) to provide many activities in centers that use senses other than hearing.
B) to place a child in a wheelchair at different heights.
C) to use a bolster or pillow for a drawing area.
D) all of the above.

Question 35

Good materials for picture-smart intelligences include:

A) texture letters.
B) a keyboard.
C) bean bags.
D) glitter.

Question 36

Safety considerations in selection of equipment for creative activities include:

A) developmental appropriateness.
B) size.
C) sharp edges.
D) all of the above.

Question 37

Having assigned places in the room for children is:

A) inappropriate in the early childhood program.
B) helpful for substitute teachers.
C) helpful for visually impaired children.
D) inappropriate for children with physical disabilities.

Question 38

In supervising a group that includes children with special needs, the teacher needs to:

A) be watchful of the position of the child in a wheelchair throughout the day.
B) be aware of the special limitations of these children.
C) check throughout the day that their needs are being met.
D) all of the above.

Question 39

Good materials for word-smart intelligences include:

A) LEGO/blocks.
B) play money.
C) maps.
D) a keyboard.

Question 40

With visually impaired students, work trays are good for .

Question 41

Why is it important to keep the arrangement of furniture stationary for visually impaired children at the beginning of a school year?

Question 42

Why should you be careful of cute pieces of equipment?

Question 43

Why should a teacher be watchful of children in wheelchairs throughout the day?

Question 44

Why is it important for children with ADD to have personal space?

Question 45

Explain why having a personal space is important for young children.

Question 46

Explain how children learn in activity centers.

Question 47

Why is a tabletop easel a good idea for children with physical disabilities?