Chapter 16- Establishing Class Limits

Question 1

Which activity area does this apply in:
Handle pets with care.

Answer 1

Science

Question 2

Which activity area does this apply in:
Keep materials inside the table.

Answer 2

Sensory play

Question 3

Which activity area does this apply in:
Work only with your own materials.

Answer 3

Art

Question 4

Which activity area does this apply in:
Return toys to the shelf after use.

Answer 4

Small manipulative

Question 5

Which activity area does this apply in:
Turn one page at a time.

Answer 5

Language arts

Question 6

Which activity area does this apply in:
Wash hands before beginning the activities.

Answer 6

Cooking

Question 7

Effective limits explain what is…

Answer 7

…important and expected behavior at the center.

Question 8

All classrooms need:

Answer 8

Limits

Question 9

Adults working in the classroom need to..

Answer 9

…understand the limits.

Question 10

Limits should be:

Answer 10

Simple

Question 11

Limits should be written in a language…

Answer 11

…the children understand.

Question 12

On a regular basis, limits need to be…

Answer 12

….re-examined by all the staff.

Question 13

Undesirable behavior should be…

Answer 13

…immediately stopped.

Question 14

Children best understand limits that are…

Answer 14

…consistently maintained.

Question 15

It is usual for children to test…

Answer 15

….well established limits.

Question 16

Children feel freer to explore when…

Answer 16

…they know their teacher will stop them if necessary.

Question 17

Limits should state acceptable behavior, rather than…

Answer 17

….unacceptable behavior.

Question 18

Limits help children develop:

Answer 18

Self control

Question 19

Limits help protect:

Answer 19

The health and safety of the children

Question 20

One of the centers goals should be to develop…

Answer 20

…socially responsible behavior in young children.

Question 21

If children do not follow limits, they…

Answer 21

…should not be able to remain in the area.

Question 22

after using toys, the children should..

Answer 22

…return them to the shelf.

Question 23

Swings require:

Answer 23

Constant supervision

Question 24

On the slide, children should stay a(n) ______ length behind the child in front of them. (Fill in the blank)

Answer 24

Arms

Question 25

Limits should be stated in terms of the behavior…

Answer 25

…you want.

Question 26

Jungle gyms need to be:

Answer 26

Supervised

Question 27

With seesaws, you need a limit that children…

Answer 27

…should tell their partner before getting off.

Question 28

The dramatic play area can also be called the:

Answer 28

Housekeeping area

Question 29

Dramatic play allows children to…

Answer 29

…work out their own feelings.

Question 30

In the block building area…

Answer 30

…supervision is required.

Question 31

By participating in music activities, children can develop:

Answer 31

Language skills

Question 32

Children shouldn’t be told what to do in the:

Answer 32

Art area

Question 33

Children can learn about other cultures in the:

Answer 33

Book area

Question 34

Limits shod focus on..

Answer 34

…actions and behaviors that reflect center goals.

Question 35

Effective limits are…

Answer 35

…stated in terms of expected behavior.

Question 36

Undesired behavior should be:

Answer 36

Stopped

Question 37

A child’s anger may be projected by:

Answer 37

Resisting limits.

Question 38

For individual children, limits should be:

Answer 38

Flexible

Question 39

Depending on the materials used in sensory play, limits may..

Answer 39

…change somewhat.

Question 40

Limits in the small manipulative area are:

Answer 40

Minimal

Question 41

During cooking experiences, the teacher should…

Answer 41

…remain in the cooking activity area.

Question 42

In the art area, children artwork..

Answer 42

…should not be compared.

Question 43

Limits for swings include…

Answer 43

…only teachers push children.

Question 44

Which should not be a limit of the cooking area?

Answer 44

Children may taste products while cooking.

Question 45

What isn’t in the small manipulative area?

Answer 45

Swings

Question 46

What are 3 reasons for establishing classroom limits?

Answer 46

1.) protecting children’s safety
2.) children having the ability to explore while knowing the teacher will stop if they go to far
3.) they will help children develop self control

Question 47

What are three examples of guidelines for setting limits for children?

Answer 47

1.) have a few well established limits
2.) state limits in terms of positive behavior expected
3.) give specific reasons for each limit

Question 48

Why do limits need to be enforced consistently?

Answer 48

Consistency helps children know what is expected of them. They would otherwise not understand the difference between acceptable and unacceptable behavior.