Chapter 10 Study Guide Flashcards
Toys that require little involvement from children:
Spectator toys
Toys that free children to use their minds and express creativity:
Open-ended toys
Determined by a birthday:
Chronological age (Physical age)
Determined by a child’s skill and growth level:
Developmental age
Items that can only be used once:
Consumable supplies
Toys help children..
..Make choices
When planning the selection of toys consideration must be given to…
…Storage space.
____ ____________ should be a consideration when choosing equipment. (fill in blank)
Care requirements
A broken toy is..
..an unsafe toy.
A toy that is safe for one child may be ______ for another.  (fill in blank)
Unsafe
Having too few materials can cause:
Undesirable behavior.
Material should be rotated on a daily basis to..
..satisfy the child’s demand for variety.
Toy should be selected on the basis of the child’s _______ age: (fill in blank)
Developmental
Research shows that violent behavior is increased by playing with:
Toy guns
Nonsexist toys and materials provide children with the opportunity to….
….Explore nontraditional roles.
By choosing multicultural toys and materials, a program communicates…
…respect and appreciation for all cultures.
Electrical toys should…
…not be included in an early childhood program.
Unstructured toys encourage the child to…
…use their imagination.
To prevent injuries pieces of play equipment should be spaced at least ___ feet apart. (fill in blank)
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Balloons are…
…not safe toys for young children
Paperback books are…
…not appropriate for one year olds.
There should be ____ of each type toy of toy in the classrooms. (fill in blank)
Many
Toys should reflect the..
..program goals.
Toys for promoting gross motor skills include:
Boxes
Toys for promoting sensory exploration include:
Drums
Which toy would not promote language development?
Walking beam
Studies show that children who have been exposed to a wide variety of toys are:
Creative
To encourage a child’s creativity and imagination a toy should:
be simple
For what developmental age should unit blocks be added to the class?
2 years
Multicultural curriculum would be reflected by using posters and decorations that..
represent and welcome people of ALL cultures.
Software programs for young children should not:
Model aggression
Software programs should:
-Offer interaction with a child including feedback
-Promote problem-solving skills by offering choices
-Allow children to follow directions without adult help
A large proportion of accidents are caused by:
Jungle gym
What is an advantage of a mat system or rubber matting?
It is easy to clean and maintain.
What should be considered in selecting playground equipment?
Space safety and maintenance
Choose outdoor equipment that has:
Durable construction
Consumables supplies include:
Paint
What are considered examples of spectator toys?
Battery powered cars talking dolls and walking stuffed animals.
What is considered not a spectator toy?
Puzzles
What refers to a child skill and growth level?
Developmental age
The safest type of swing seat is made out of?
Canvas
Why should we guns be avoided in the classroom?
-Children learn very little from toy guns.
-Aggressive behavior results from having toy guns in the classroom.
Describe the benefits of computer use for children older than three years of age:
They can have better non-verbal, verbal, problem-solving, and conceptual skills.
List four components for safe playgrounds that the national program for playground safety has identified?
1.) Supervision
2.) Proper developmental design
3.) Protective surfacing
4.) Equipment maintenance
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