Deck 7: Developmentally Appropriate Physical Environments: for Preschoolers

Question 1

An interest center that should be located in a very protected corner is

A) table toys.
B) blocks.
C) art.
D) science.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

One inappropriate action for teachers faced with demanding kindergarten expectations and practices is to

A) give in and do what administrators ask.
B) stay informed about current methodologies and practices.
C) become advocates and join with others.
D) demonstrate what good literacy instruction looks like.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Most kindergarten programs have children spending most of their time in play.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Good transitions prevent all children from moving at the same time.

Question 5

Cues that help children control their behavior include all EXCEPT

A) planning boards.
B) a time out chair.
C) posted numbers on each interest center.
D) markers on shelves to indicate where materials go.

Question 6

Outdoor play is important only to allow children to blow off steam.

Question 7

Good transitions include all EXCEPT

A) lining up to wait for all the children.
B) a warning that change will be coming.
C) something to avoid empty waiting time.
D) a way for children to proceed at their own pace.

Question 8

One of Prescott's dimensions of the environment is soft versus hard.

Question 9

Giving children choices of activities is not a good idea, as they will not participate in everything the teacher has planned.

Question 10

A good schedule for preschoolers

A) is a predictable sequence.
B) balances teacher-directed and child-initiated activities.
C) balances active and quiet periods.
D) All of the above.

Question 11

Good storage helps children develop a sense of responsibility.

Question 12

An appropriate physical environment for preschoolers has all following EXCEPT

A) lots of worksheets and ditto sheets.
B) space for creativity, with abundant art materials.
C) a place to be alone.
D) a large area for pretend play.

Question 13

Good transitions do NOT have

A) all children moving at once.
B) children moving at their own pace.
C) clues to attract children's attention.
D) teachers talking in loud voices.

Question 14

Children do their best artwork when teachers provide models.

Question 15

Open-ended materials only create problems in preschool classrooms.

Question 16

Initiative is enhanced when children can make many choices about their activities.

Question 17

Which one of the following components is NOT part of Prescott's dimensions?

A) Open vs. closed
B) Simple vs. complex
C) Safe vs. unsafe
D) Intrusion vs. seclusion

Question 18

Environments that support self-control include all EXCEPT

A) quiet places to retreat to.
B) children's names where they are expected to sit at group time.
C) lists of many rules.
D) outlets for the physical release of emotion.

Question 19

One practice in today's kindergartens that seems questionable in light of DAP is

A) readiness tests before children enter kindergarten.
B) reduction of play time.
C) early instruction in reading.
D) All of the above.

Question 20

A personal space for each child in the classroom helps children develop a sense of security.

Question 21

Name one interest center that should always be placed away from the traffic pattern.

Question 22

Attention to Prescott's dimensions can be helpful for

A) beginning teachers.
B) solving many classroom problems.
C) getting a high rating on the environmental rating scale.
D) experienced teachers.

Question 23

An appropriate schedule allows for flexibility by the use of _____.

Question 24

How can a teacher make accommodations for a child in a wheelchair?

Question 25

Discuss specific accommodations you would make to the physical environment when including a child in a wheelchair? Who is blind?

Question 26

An appropriate outdoor environment could include

A) a bike path.
B) art easels.
C) tools for gardening.
D) All of the above.

Question 27

When children with special needs are in the classroom

A) teachers will need more help.
B) wide pathways are useful.
C) clutter should be avoided.
D) All of the above.

Question 28

Select the best completion: Open-ended materials

A) prevent boredom.
B) provide for variation in individual abilities.
C) are cheaper than structured materials.
D) should not be used in preschool classrooms.

Question 29

Name one thing a teacher considers when planning the physical placement of interest centers.

Question 30

An environment to support creativity will include all EXCEPT

A) patterns for artwork.
B) attention to aesthetics and display of materials.
C) attitudes of acceptance and encouragement of children's ideas.
D) an emphasis on the beauty of the natural world and natural materials.

Question 31

Discuss the principles of a good schedule for preschoolers, with a rationale for each.

Question 32

Messy activities

A) may be disapproved of by parents.
B) should be located near source of water for cleanup.
C) should be separated from neater activities.
D) All of the above.

Question 33

Describe the importance of choice to preschoolers' development, and identify at least FOUR areas of choice you would make available.

Question 34

How is creativity enhanced?

Question 35

Creativity is supported

A) in the art and music areas.
B) by specialized classes.
C) by attitudes of acceptance and interest.
D) by allowing children to make decisions.

Question 36

Initiative is supported by

A) storing materials for easy child access.
B) activities that build self-esteem.
C) authoritarian teachers.
D) None of the above.

Question 37

An environment that supports initiative is found in classrooms using which approach?

A) Waldorf
B) Reggio Emilia.
C) HighScope
D) Montessori

Question 38

An interest center that should be located in a very protected corner is

A) table toys.
B) blocks.
C) art.
D) science.