DCF School-age appropriate practices

_______ are experiencing a variety of increasingly positive milestones in their development during the school-age years. Model appropriate behavior. - answer-Children ________ can cause emotional damage to children when they are bullied either physically or emotionally. There should be a NO tolerance policy for bullying in your program. - answer-Bullying ________ children to spend time with each other builds confidence, self-esteem and a sense of belonging. - answer-Encouraging ________ should encourage children to participate activities that involve greater social interaction with peers. - answer-Caregivers _________ an appreciation for diverse cultures encourages respect and decreases discrimination. - answer-Creating _________ is one of the best techniques to avoid bullying in your program, but this requires intense supervision of all children in the program. - answer-Prevention _________ with parents is essential for creating a positive community atmosphere in your learning environment. - answer-Communication __________ between quiet and physical activities allows children to work off excess energy, which results in an increased ability to focus during quiet activities. - answer-Alternating ___________ for school-age children should provide challenging but achievable objectives, reinforce concepts taught in school, and be interesting and exciting to children. - answer-Curriculum ___________ should be attached to the walls to ensure that they cannot fall over and injure a child. - answer-Bookshelves __________children need appropriate toys and activities that offer challenging, but achievable, goals that require the use of their newly developing cognitive ability. - answer-School-age According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke website, "Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a range of complex ___________ disorders, characterized by social _______, communication difficulties, and restricted, __________, and stereotyped patterns of behavior." - answer-Neurodevelopment, impairment, repetitive As a caregiver, it is essential to be familiar with the __________ and curriculum that children are experiencing in school in order to reinforce those concepts in your learning environment. - answer-concepts Associative play - answer-children play together with materials & some talking (3-5yrs) Autonomy VS Shame and Doubt - answer-When autonomy is allowed a person can become comfortable with his/her choices. Challenging to their cognitive & physical abilities: - answer-Magnetic toys, science kits, Engineering/construction kits, Computers with appropriate software, puzzle games, carpentry kits Children ages 7-9 are _____ to cope with competitives situations. - answer-able Children begin to learn the purpose and function of newly acquired knowledge by participating in learning experiences that help them build connections between what two things? - answer-Idea and Concept Children must be comfortable in order to ___________ in, and benefit from learning activities. This requires furniture that is appropriately sized for children in your care. - answer-participate Close relationships between children and caregivers result in _____ social skills and academic achievement. Positive social interactions and academic achievement result in good behavior. - answer-good Communications with families: - answer-activities learned, behavior, mood, homework details, eating habits, upcoming events, reminders Cooperative play - answer-children play together by planning and working toward a common goal (5yrs-adolescence) Creating _________ opportunities for learning ensures that children stay motivated and enthusiastic. - answer-exciting Creating Curriculum should include 4 things... - answer-curriculum should be challenging, achievable, reinforce concepts and be interesting. Describe a safe learning environment - answer-exits clearly marked and free of clutter, no blindspots, allow foot traffic to flow easily. Describe some ways to prevent and deal with difficult behaviors: - answer-offer constant positive reinforcement, maintain a positive attitude. Developmental alerts - answer-Not growing or gaining weight over the course of the year. Unable to learn alphabet. Unable to find words that rhyme. Can not hold a pencil or form letters. Has a very limited vocabulary/ does not speak often. Does not laugh at jokes/seldom appears happy. Unable to follow directions. Developmental Domains: Approaches to Learning - answer-Child needs a variety of learning materials to stay focused. Developmental Domains: Cognitive Development and General Knowledge - answer-Child develops their sense of independence by experiencing both successes and failures. Developmental Domains: Language and Communications - answer-Child begins to read independently Developmental Domains: Physical - answer-Child begins to run faster, jump higher Developmental Domains: Social and Emotional - answer-Child begins to show respect and empathy other people. Do not feel ________ to adhere to a strict schedule. Flexibility is the key to creating a relaxed environment in which children are allowed time to accomplish their goals. - answer-preessure Down Syndrome is caused by the presence of all or part of an extra what chromosome? - answer-21st Dr. David P. Weikart based this approach to active learning on the theories of who? - answer-Piaget Games and activities for school-age children: - answer-spelling bee, word searches, crossword puzzles, reading challenges, dice games, quiz or trivia, educational software games. How to ensure a safe playground environment: - answer-be alert and attentive, encourage appropriate use of high energy, redirect rowdy children. Identify some ways to create positive interactions between everyone in the learning environment: - answer-Be warm and friendly and caring, get to know children, learn their likes and dislikes, provide accommodations for special needs. Identify the positive milestones that school-age children are developing. - answer-Learning about and experiencing empathy, developing awareness and self-control, feelings of sorrow, generosity to people in need, express concern. Identifying _______ ________ connections with curriculum helps children realize that what they are learning has applications outside the classroom. - answer-real world Industry vs. Inferiority - answer-When children experience success they attain a sense of adequacy and pride. Initiative vs. Guilt - answer-Children who are not allowed to pursue their natural curiosity will be prone to feel guilt for their actions. Is is acceptable to be flexible with daily routine? - answer-Yes, when possible.