Chapter 10 Study Guide Flashcards

1
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Toys that require little involvement from children:

A

Spectator toys

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2
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Toys that free children to use their minds and express creativity:

A

Open-ended toys

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3
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Determined by a birthday:

A

Chronological age (Physical age)

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4
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Determined by a child’s skill and growth level:

A

Developmental age

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5
Q

Items that can only be used once:

A

Consumable supplies

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6
Q

Toys help children..

A

..Make choices

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7
Q

When planning the selection of toys consideration must be given to…

A

…Storage space.

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8
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____ ____________ should be a consideration when choosing equipment. (fill in blank)

A

Care requirements

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9
Q

A broken toy is..

A

..an unsafe toy.

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10
Q

A toy that is safe for one child may be ______ for another.  (fill in blank)

A

Unsafe

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11
Q

Having too few materials can cause:

A

Undesirable behavior.

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12
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Material should be rotated on a daily basis to..

A

..satisfy the child’s demand for variety.

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13
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Toy should be selected on the basis of the child’s _______ age: (fill in blank)

A

Developmental

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14
Q

Research shows that violent behavior is increased by playing with:

A

Toy guns

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15
Q

Nonsexist toys and materials provide children with the opportunity to….

A

….Explore nontraditional roles.

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16
Q

By choosing multicultural toys and materials, a program communicates…

A

…respect and appreciation for all cultures.

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17
Q

Electrical toys should…

A

…not be included in an early childhood program.

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18
Q

Unstructured toys encourage the child to…

A

…use their imagination.

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19
Q

To prevent injuries pieces of play equipment should be spaced at least ___ feet apart. (fill in blank)

A

6

20
Q

Balloons are…

A

…not safe toys for young children

21
Q

Paperback books are…

A

…not appropriate for one year olds.

22
Q

There should be ____ of each type toy of toy in the classrooms. (fill in blank)

A

Many

23
Q

Toys should reflect the..

A

..program goals.

24
Q

Toys for promoting gross motor skills include:

A

Boxes

25
Q

Toys for promoting sensory exploration include:

A

Drums

26
Q

Which toy would not promote language development?

A

Walking beam

27
Q

Studies show that children who have been exposed to a wide variety of toys are:

A

Creative

28
Q

To encourage a child’s creativity and imagination a toy should:

A

be simple

29
Q

For what developmental age should unit blocks be added to the class?

A

2 years

30
Q

Multicultural curriculum would be reflected by using posters and decorations that..

A

represent and welcome people of ALL cultures.

31
Q

Software programs for young children should not:

A

Model aggression

32
Q

Software programs should:

A

-Offer interaction with a child including feedback
-Promote problem-solving skills by offering choices
-Allow children to follow directions without adult help

33
Q

A large proportion of accidents are caused by:

A

Jungle gym

34
Q

What is an advantage of a mat system or rubber matting?

A

It is easy to clean and maintain.

35
Q

What should be considered in selecting playground equipment?

A

Space safety and maintenance

36
Q

Choose outdoor equipment that has:

A

Durable construction

37
Q

Consumables supplies include:

A

Paint

38
Q

What are considered examples of spectator toys?

A

Battery powered cars talking dolls and walking stuffed animals.

39
Q

What is considered not a spectator toy?

A

Puzzles

40
Q

What refers to a child skill and growth level?

A

Developmental age

41
Q

The safest type of swing seat is made out of?

A

Canvas

42
Q

Why should we guns be avoided in the classroom?

A

-Children learn very little from toy guns.
-Aggressive behavior results from having toy guns in the classroom.

43
Q

Describe the benefits of computer use for children older than three years of age:

A

They can have better non-verbal, verbal, problem-solving, and conceptual skills.

44
Q

List four components for safe playgrounds that the national program for playground safety has identified?

A

1.) Supervision
2.) Proper developmental design
3.) Protective surfacing
4.) Equipment maintenance

45
Q

Whoever fails this test is an opp

A

Valid