PSPR- Preschool Appropriate Practice Questions With Answers

PSPR- Preschool Appropriate Practice Questions With Answers one of the most important things to teach 3-5 year old children is ________________ development - ANSWER language What are some ways to help children learn new words? - ANSWER -Poems -songs -stories -Parent involvement How does Poems support language development? - ANSWER it's typically short and feature rhyming and repetition of words. How does Songs support language development? - ANSWER music has a general appeal to children of all ages and also features rhyming and repetition of words. also great way to introduce onomatopoeia (pop, bang) can also be used to expand on concepts, ex: Old MacDonald to introduce farm animals How does Stories support language development? - ANSWER a great way to encourage discussion with children and to used open-ended questions to encourage children to talk and use their vocabulary. How does parent involvement support language development? - ANSWER parents can and should engage their children in meaningful conversations everyday by asking relevant questions about what is going on in the home environment which one of Erikson's 8 stages of conflicts in emotional development is most relevant for preschool aged children (3-5yrs)? - ANSWER Initiative Vs. Guilt : children will develop an interest in exploring beyond themselves. children who are not allowed to pursue their natural curiosity will be prone to feel guilt for their actions. when initiative in encouraged, a person experiments within one's environment How can caregiver support children while overcoming the initiative vs. guilt conflict? - ANSWER - continue to provide a relationship based on trust -allow and encourage children to explore and experiment in a safe environment -guide children to initiative activities Which developmental domain fits this observation: child was able to create a collage with various fabrics? - ANSWER Creative expression through the arts (3-4years) which developmental domain fits this observation: child was able to recognize the difference between a letter and a picture or symbol? - ANSWER Language and literacy (3-5 years) Which developmental domain fits this observation: child was able to explore a tree using a magnifying glass? - ANSWER Scientific inquiry (3-4 yrs) Which developmental domain fits this observation: Child had a curiosity for learning and ability to learn new skills? - ANSWER approaches to learning Which developmental domain fits this observation: child was able to talk about family customs or culture? - ANSWER social studies Which developmental domain fits this observation:child was able to interact and share toys with other children - ANSWER social and emotional development which developmental domain fits this observation: child was able to count in order - ANSWER Mathematical thinking (3-4yrs) Which developmental domain fits this observation:child was able to jump and climb? - ANSWER Physical development Indications of developmental delay in a three-year old - ANSWER - consistently unintelligible speech -failure to understand and follow simple directions -unable to tell you their own name -does not enjoy playing near other children -sentences never exceed 3-4 words -child never asks questions Indications of developmental delay in a four-year-old - ANSWER -Does not recognize simple shapes such as circles, squares, and triangles -unable to catch a large ball -does not have good control of posture and movement -unable to hop on one foot -Does not respond to statements without constantly asking to have them repeated -unable to dress with minimal adult assistance -frequent toileting accidents - does not acknowledge the presence of other children in the environment Indications of developmental delay in a five-year-old - ANSWER - Does not alternate feet while walking( child brings feet together before taking the next step) -unable to speak in moderate voice -unable to follow a series of directions (stop, pick up the cup, bring it here) -sentences never exceed 4-5 words -unable to use scissors to cut on a line -unable to sit still and listen for 5 minutes -does not play well with other children -uninterested in playing with other children