EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION – SKILLSUSA EXAM 2025|140
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
1. Describe why less competitive games are preferred for preschool age
children in early childhood education.
Less competitive games are more entertaining for adults.
Less competitive games are easier to organize and manage.
Less competitive games allow for more individual achievement.
Less competitive games promote cooperation and social skills
among preschoolers.
2. "To honor and respect my vocation in such a way as to bring repute to
myself" is part of the SkillsUSA ___ _.
Ceremony
Pledge
Purpose
Mission
3. If a teacher observes a child struggling with tying their shoes, how might
they use a running record to support the child's learning?
By documenting the child's attempts and strategies used, the
teacher can identify areas for support and improvement.
By ignoring the child's attempts and focusing on other activities.
By assessing the child's ability to tie shoes in a group setting.
By providing immediate assistance without observation.
4. Cleansers and disinfectants should be:
kept in open cupboards
, locked in storage areas
kept in handy locations
readily available
5. What type of content is typically included in a professional portfolio for
early childhood education?
Unrelated certificates
Personal vacation photos
Family pictures
Documentation of child development and learning activities
6. If a childcare worker attends a SkillsUSA event, which of the following
outfits would be most appropriate to demonstrate professionalism?
Black slacks with an official SkillsUSA shirt
Jeans and a t-shirt
Sweatpants with a hoodie
Shorts and a polo shirt
7. At what stage of development does a child first begin to form a concept
of self?
Preschool age
School age
Infancy
Toddlerhood
8. Describe the significance of obtaining childcare licensing from the state
government in early childhood education.
, Licensing is primarily focused on financial aspects of childcare
facilities.
State licensing is irrelevant to early childhood education
practices.
Childcare licensing is only a formality and does not impact the
quality of education.
Obtaining childcare licensing from the state government
ensures that childcare facilities meet specific safety and quality
standards.
9. Displaying art materials on low shelves
makes it easier for students to clean up
helps keep the materials organized
invites exploration on the part of the children
keeps children from bending over
10. Why is it important to keep art supplies accessible to preschoolers?
It allows teachers to control the use of materials more effectively.
It prevents messes from occurring during art activities.
It encourages creative expression and independence in
children.
It ensures that children do not misuse the supplies.
11. What is the term used for generating a large number of ideas quickly?
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Mind Mapping
Brainstorming
, 12. Young children's eating behavior improves:
when caregivers allow children to eat while watching television
programs.
when caregivers eat with children and eliminate competing
activities.
when caregivers permit children to follow a flexible mealtime
schedule.
when caregivers encourage children to play outdoor games
while eating.
13. Why is it important for caregivers to set an example by eating a variety
of foods during mealtime?
It ensures that children finish their meals quickly.
It allows caregivers to eat their favorite meals.
It encourages children to try new foods and promotes healthy
eating habits.
It helps caregivers manage children's behavior during meals.
14. How does love and affection from caregivers influence a child's overall
development?
It guarantees success in later life.
It leads to better cognitive skills.
It ensures higher IQ levels.
It fosters a more positive social and emotional development.
15. If a preschool teacher wants to incorporate sensory activities into their
curriculum, which of the following would be an appropriate example?
Conducting a lecture on the importance of colors.
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
1. Describe why less competitive games are preferred for preschool age
children in early childhood education.
Less competitive games are more entertaining for adults.
Less competitive games are easier to organize and manage.
Less competitive games allow for more individual achievement.
Less competitive games promote cooperation and social skills
among preschoolers.
2. "To honor and respect my vocation in such a way as to bring repute to
myself" is part of the SkillsUSA ___ _.
Ceremony
Pledge
Purpose
Mission
3. If a teacher observes a child struggling with tying their shoes, how might
they use a running record to support the child's learning?
By documenting the child's attempts and strategies used, the
teacher can identify areas for support and improvement.
By ignoring the child's attempts and focusing on other activities.
By assessing the child's ability to tie shoes in a group setting.
By providing immediate assistance without observation.
4. Cleansers and disinfectants should be:
kept in open cupboards
, locked in storage areas
kept in handy locations
readily available
5. What type of content is typically included in a professional portfolio for
early childhood education?
Unrelated certificates
Personal vacation photos
Family pictures
Documentation of child development and learning activities
6. If a childcare worker attends a SkillsUSA event, which of the following
outfits would be most appropriate to demonstrate professionalism?
Black slacks with an official SkillsUSA shirt
Jeans and a t-shirt
Sweatpants with a hoodie
Shorts and a polo shirt
7. At what stage of development does a child first begin to form a concept
of self?
Preschool age
School age
Infancy
Toddlerhood
8. Describe the significance of obtaining childcare licensing from the state
government in early childhood education.
, Licensing is primarily focused on financial aspects of childcare
facilities.
State licensing is irrelevant to early childhood education
practices.
Childcare licensing is only a formality and does not impact the
quality of education.
Obtaining childcare licensing from the state government
ensures that childcare facilities meet specific safety and quality
standards.
9. Displaying art materials on low shelves
makes it easier for students to clean up
helps keep the materials organized
invites exploration on the part of the children
keeps children from bending over
10. Why is it important to keep art supplies accessible to preschoolers?
It allows teachers to control the use of materials more effectively.
It prevents messes from occurring during art activities.
It encourages creative expression and independence in
children.
It ensures that children do not misuse the supplies.
11. What is the term used for generating a large number of ideas quickly?
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Mind Mapping
Brainstorming
, 12. Young children's eating behavior improves:
when caregivers allow children to eat while watching television
programs.
when caregivers eat with children and eliminate competing
activities.
when caregivers permit children to follow a flexible mealtime
schedule.
when caregivers encourage children to play outdoor games
while eating.
13. Why is it important for caregivers to set an example by eating a variety
of foods during mealtime?
It ensures that children finish their meals quickly.
It allows caregivers to eat their favorite meals.
It encourages children to try new foods and promotes healthy
eating habits.
It helps caregivers manage children's behavior during meals.
14. How does love and affection from caregivers influence a child's overall
development?
It guarantees success in later life.
It leads to better cognitive skills.
It ensures higher IQ levels.
It fosters a more positive social and emotional development.
15. If a preschool teacher wants to incorporate sensory activities into their
curriculum, which of the following would be an appropriate example?
Conducting a lecture on the importance of colors.
