Deck 6: Creating a Place for the Arts

Question 1

Serena holds up a drawing with no name on it and asks the children, "Whose is this?" What would have been a more respectful thing to do with the artwork?

A)Hang it up and label it as anonymous.
B)Discard it in the class recycling bin in front of the children.
C)Discard it in the recycling bin after the children leave.
D)Put the drawing in the reuse tray so someone else can draw on the back.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which of the following is a good example of an intelligent arts material for kindergartners?

A)a coloring book
B)a basket of nuts and bolts
C)a box of pencils
D)heart-shaped foam pieces

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Wynona needs to create a more relaxed atmosphere for her young infants.Which of the following should she add to the infant room?

A)foam-covered bolsters with washable plush fur
B)bright primary-colored plastic toys
C)wood blocks
D)sturdy metal tables and chairs

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Roberto wants to create an arts-infused classroom that encourages his first graders to work in cooperative groups. He should:

A)set up a puppet theater and a dramatic play area.
B)create a listening center with a music player and headphones.
C)design an attractive bulletin board promoting cooperation.
D)establish regular routines.

Question 5

Angela works at a day care center.She wants to introduce arts materials and settings that will help establish routine and order.She should:

A)make sure arts materials are never taken from their designated areas.
B)keep sharp tools on the teacher's desk and tell children not to touch them.
C)have children practice the correct way to use arts supplies and materials.
D)present all the musical instruments at one time.

Question 6

Francine wants to create an effective arts-infused learning environment for her children.Which of the following things should she keep in mind?

A)For arts activities, the size of the space is more important than its color.
B)The best environments for the arts have no risks to children.
C)Furnishings used for arts activities should never be moved.
D)A mix of large open areas and small private ones is best for all areas of the arts.

Question 7

Give three examples of how the arts can be integrated into other learning areas through careful planning of the environment.

Question 8

Open-ended arts materials foster language development by:

A)motivating children to develop better control over their bodies.
B)fostering self-confidence and self-regulation as they successfully handle new challenges.
C)developing a vocabulary of descriptive arts words.
D)comparing, categorizing, and ordering a wide variety of materials.

Question 9

Several parents have asked Lorna to let their half-day preschoolers use tablets in her classroom.What should she tell them?

A)"That's a great idea!"
B)"They can use them for half an hour when it matches curriculum activities."
C)"They can keep them in their cubbies and use them when they feel like."
D)"They should never use them."

Question 10

Cari wants to organize musical instruments in an aesthetic way that entices children to use them.Which would be the best way for her to do this?

A)Arrange them by type in baskets and place them on a low shelf.
B)Put all the instruments in a big open box in the center of the music area.
C)Hang them on the wall out of the children's reach.
D)Keep the instruments in a colorful bin and hand them out to the children.

Question 11

Frank films his class's creative movement activities several times over the school year, edits them together, and then displays the video on his school's website.The purpose of this display is to:

A)promote the school.
B)display the elements of dance.
C)show his integrated curriculum.
D)show artistic growth.

Question 12

Bright Eyes Preschool has a video of the children singing and dancing on a television monitor in the entry to the school.The purpose of this display is to:

A)show artistic growth.
B)show that the children are well-behaved.
C)educate families and the community about what the children have been learning.
D)enable families and outsiders to judge the work of the children.

Question 13

A large group meeting space that is also used for creative movement should:

A)have well-defined boundaries and provide space for children to sit or stand at arm's length from each other.
B)be out of the way from regular activities and have only one way in and out.
C)be a large area of bare floor surrounded by shelving.
D)be in a separate area, such as a gym.

Question 14

Lisle, a first-grade teacher, designates an Artist of the Week from among her students, and sets up a display in a corner of the room.The purpose of this display is to:

A)please the child's parents.
B)show the other children an example of good work.
C)let the other children judge the work.
D)show respect for each child's work.

Question 15

Juana wants to create an arts-infused learning environment that welcomes parents.What should she do?

A)Set up a one-way mirror so the parents can watch without being seen.
B)Set up some chairs along one wall so they can sit and watch.
C)Have a few adult-sized chairs that parents can place as they wish.
D)Let parents stand and watch.

Question 16

Josephina, a kindergarten teacher, surrounds the music center with shelves on three sides.This will help create a:

A)sense of privacy.
B)place to hide.
C)noisy place.
D)fire hazard.

Question 17

Which of the following intelligent arts materials are suitable for infants who are not yet sitting on their own?

A)plastic pipes in a sandbox
B)cardboard paper towel tubes spread around the baby
C)transparent glass marbles on a light table
D)eye droppers and tinted water

Question 18

Gwen is writing a newsletter to her parents.She should justify the value of taking the class outdoors daily by writing that access to the outdoors:

A)makes children draw better.
B)lets children have more free time.
C)makes children appreciate their computer time more.
D)develops empathy and responsibility.

Question 19

Stephanie is planning the activity areas for her preschool classroom.She should keep in mind that:

A)preschoolers need the same kinds of spaces that primary school children do.
B)children with special needs must be able to fully participate in the activities.
C)families needn't be considered when designing learning environments.
D)preschoolers need more personalized spaces than older children.

Question 20

The principal asks Theo to choose the color he would like his first-grade classroom to be painted.Which color would be his best choice?

A)a bright sunny yellow
B)a soft white
C)one wall green and one wall blue
D)lavender

Question 21

Create a checklist of at least eight reflective questions for assessing the social-emotional and physical qualities of an environment for young children.

Question 22

Why is it a good idea to separate or differentiate art and food activities? Give an example of one way to do this.

Question 23

Why is it helpful to think of the learning environment as a piazza surrounded by streets, paths, and small gathering spots?

Question 24

List five things that add aesthetic elements to the environment and describe an ideal aesthetic environment for young children.

Question 25

Do you think food products should be used as materials in arts activities? State your opinion and then give at least three reasons in support of your position.

Question 26

Imagine you are a new toddler teacher.Explain five things you will do to make your classroom a safe, beautiful, arts- infused environment for your toddlers that promotes feelings of comfort, trust, and belonging.