Chapter 9- Preparing The Enviroment

Question 1

What is the least inside space for each child?

Answer 1

35 square feet

Question 2

What it the least amount of outdoor space needed for each child?

Answer 2

75 square feet

Question 3

Isolation Area

Answer 3

Should be separated from the playroom and continue a cot and a few toys

Question 4

Items such as carpets, draperies, and pillows that absorb sound

Answer 4

Acoustic materials

Question 5

Ways people move through the classroom area

Answer 5

Traffic patterns

Question 6

Contains sensory table:

Answer 6

Wet/active area

Question 7

Contains the library area:

Answer 7

Dry/quiet area

Question 8

Includes jungle gyms, slides, and tree houses.

Answer 8

Stationary equipment

Question 9

The organization of the classroom provides clues about…

Answer 9

…expected behavior

Question 10

The organization of space influence’s the….

Answer 10

..quality of learning.

Question 11

In centers with well-planned space, teachers tend to be…

Answer 11

…more friendly.

Question 12

The classroom should be planned with…

Answer 12

…goals in mind.

Question 13

The directors office should be near the…

Answer 13

…entrance.

Question 14

To prevent injuries, classroom doors should always open to the…

Answer 14

….outside.

Question 15

Carpeting provides a..

Answer 15

..sound cushion.

Question 16

An easel is an appropriate height if the…

Answer 16

…child’s head is in the center of the easel pad.

Question 17

When sitting in a chair the child should be able to place their feet…

Answer 17

….flat on the floor.

Question 18

Most preschool teachers prefer tables that are:

Answer 18

Rectangular

Question 19

Most licensing rules specify the…

Answer 19

….number of fire extinguishers needed.

Question 20

To promote independence, materials and equipment should be…

Answer 20

…easily accessible to children.

Question 21

Children cry and fight more in…

Answer 21

…crowded spaces.

Question 22

Windows in the playroom should be high enough so…

Answer 22

…children could see out of them.

Question 23

Shelving units should be high enough to provide…

Answer 23

…space in each area.

Question 24

A comfortable classroom temperature is…

Answer 24

68-70 degrees Fahrenheit

Question 25

As more children are enrolled,

Answer 25

More empty space is needed.

Question 26

The block building area should be by the..

Answer 26

..library area.

Question 27

The private space is an area where children…

Answer 27

…cannot gather for play.

Question 28

For 2 year old children toilet fixtures are generally?

Answer 28

10 inches high.

Question 29

Color children six years and younger prefer include shades of..

Answer 29

..orange and red.

Question 30

A happy and cheerful psychological response is invoked by:

Answer 30

Yellow

Question 31

To protect children from injury or physical strain…

Answer 31

…choose computer furniture designed for young children.

Question 32

The best shaped playground is a:

Answer 32

Rectangle

Question 33

Amount of playground covered with equipment should not exceed…

Answer 33

…one half.

Question 34

The best playground surface is made of:

Answer 34

Loose materials

Question 35

The wheeled toy path should be adjacent to the:

Answer 35

Storage shed.

Question 36

Tricycles are not considered…

Answer 36

…stationery equipment.

Question 37

The sandbox is best placed by a:

Answer 37

Water source.

Question 38

Dolls, kitchen utensils, cleaning tools, and dress-up clothes are likely to be found in the…

Answer 38

…dramatic play area.

Question 39

A sick child should be placed in the:

Answer 39

Isolation area

Question 40

Blue is a ____ color?

Answer 40

Cool

Question 41

Common requirements for licensing include:

Answer 41

-number of square feet available per child
-minimum number of fire extinguishers
-condition of exits

Question 42

Common requirements for licensing do not include:

Answer 42

Number of rooms.

Question 43

How does the arrangement of space in a center affect the teachers behavior?

Answer 43

-poor space arrangement will cause teachers having burnout, stress, and insensitivity to children.

-if the space arrangement is proper, the teacher will respect children and teach them to better respect others.

Question 44

Why should children’s lockers be placed near the entrance of a child care center?

Answer 44

1.) it makes parent pickup faster and easier.
2.) it makes cleanup easier for days with poor weather.
3.) it will save distractions from class.