CDA Early Childhood CDA Help CDA exam Prep 2023 Graded A+

The amount of adult supervision that is needed depends on a) the number of children in the group b) the activity c) the developmental needs of the children who are present d) all of these - ANSWER-d) all of these The first aid kit should be kept a) out of the reach of children b) in a visible location, but out of the children's reach c) in a restroom d) in a drawer, far from where children will play - ANSWER-b) in a visible location, but out of the children's reach Children need their own space in the classroom for their coat and other belongings because a) it promotes their positive self-concept b) it helps maintain good health c) a and b d) none of the above - ANSWER-c) a and b At mealtime, a caregiver should a) insist that children finish all food on their plate b) not offer any dessert until all their food is finished c) only offer dessert to the children who remained quiet at the table while eating d) none of the above - ANSWER-d) none of the above When arranging a classroom, a teacher should a) keep the quiet and noisy activities together b) put related activities near each other c) provide a large, open area in the center of the room d) arrange the furniture all along the walls - ANSWER-b) put related activities near each other The children have been asking for the same book to be read at story time every day for the past week. You will a) happy reread it, because you know children benefit from repetition b) read a book that is similar to the one they enjoy c) tell the children that they have heard that book too many time and will need to choose a new one d) skip story time for a few days until they have forgotten about that book - ANSWER-a) happy reread it, because you know children benefit from repetition Children's play materials should be a) kept in closed containers b) kept on low, open shelves c) kept on shelves out of their reach d) kept in a storage cabinet, to be taken out by the caregiver - ANSWER-b) kept on low, open shelves A developmentally appropriate group time a) lasts only a short time b) gets the children actively involved c) permits children to leave, if they wish d) all of the above - ANSWER-d) all of the above Why do you give children a warning before activities are about to change a) it gives them time to clean up their toys b) it provides them time to finish up an activity c) it helps to quickly get their attention b) it is a signal to come to the next activity right away - ANSWER-b) it provides them time to finish up an activity You want children to learn the rules of conversation, so you a) give them practice talking, listening, and responding in casual conversation as you sit with them at the lunch table b) let them know they cannot talk during lunch c) tell them not to interrupt while you are talking d) remind the children to use "inside voices" - ANSWER-a) give them practice talking, listening, and responding in casual conversation as you sit with them at the lunch table You have a small budget to use for purchasing materials for your classroom. When choosing, you will first consider a) the price and how much you can buy with what you have b) the age range listed on the packaging c) wether the materials are developmentally appropriate, are mostly open-ended, and will enable the children to experience success d) whether the materials are familiars to the children from TV commercials - ANSWER-c) wether the materials are developmentally appropriate, are mostly open-ended, and will enable the children to experience success Two boys want the same truck to haul blocks across the room. One boys goes to the housekeeping area and gets a basket. This is an example of a) an open-ended question b) problem solving c) a small motor exercise d) guidance - ANSWER-b) problem solving When talking with a child, the caregiver should a) speak loudly b) get down to the child's eye level c) whisper softly to the child d) stand and talk with the child - ANSWER-b) get down to the child's eye level You want the children to learn cooperation, so you a) insist that Harper let everyone play with the toy she brought for show-and-tell b) discipline the children for not helping pick up the toys in the room c) play a song about cooperation d) provide activities that require taking turns, sharing materials, and solving problems together - ANSWER-d) provide activities that require taking turns, sharing materials, and solving problems together Children's art work should be a) put on bulletin boards in the hallways b) placed high on walls so other children cannot touch them c) displayed at the children's eye level d) put immediately into the children's cubbies to be taken home - ANSWER-c) displayed at the children's eye level One of the children is having a tantrum just as circle time is beginning. The best way to proceed would be to a) stay close to the child and explain to others that she is having a hard time right now but will be all right in a few minutes. Let your co-teachers start the circle time. b) call her parents to take her home. c) take her to the Directors office until she calms down. d) have the child sit in an "time-out" chair until she can control her emotions and return to the group. - ANSWER-a) stay close to the child and explain to others that she is having a hard time right now but will be all right in a few minutes. Let your co-teachers start the circle time. Which activity is creative? a) using a CD that tells children how to move. b) dancing to an instrumental CD with scarves. c) using musical instruments with a CD wich tells children when to play them. d) singing "Where is Thumbkin"? - ANSWER-b) dancing to an instrumental CD with scarves. A good technique for dealing with favorite toys is to a) provide duplicates of them b) put them away when children squabble over them c) provide them as rewards for good behavior d) none of the above - ANSWER-a) provide duplicates of them A positive circle experience includes