KEY POINTS EXAM: DCF - SCHOOL
AGE-APPROPRIATE PRACTICES (SAPR),
2025/2026 WITH CORRECT/ACCURATE
ANSWERS
As a caregiver, it is essential to be familiar with the
________________ and _____________ that children are experiencing
in school in order to reinforce those concepts in your learning
environment. - CORRECT ANSWERS- concepts; curriculum
It is essential to inspire _____________ for learning in school-age
children in order to maximize their potential for learning. -
CORRECT ANSWERS- enthusiasm
_____________________ is the key to creating a relaxed environment
in which children are allowed time to accomplish their goals. -
CORRECT ANSWERS- Flexibility
Successful _______________ are the key to effectively carrying out
your daily routine and maintaining order. - CORRECT ANSWERS-
transitions
__________________________ and specific examples may encourage
a child to exhibit appropriate behaviors. - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Role modeling
, Children are experiencing a variety of increasingly
___________________________ in their development during the
school-age years. This is called
____________________________________________. - CORRECT
ANSWERS- positive milestones; model appropriate behavior
It is your responsibility, as a caregiver, to foster a positive
________________ and reinforce a child's _________________. -
CORRECT ANSWERS- self-image; self-worth
Close relationships between children and caregivers result in good
____________________ and academic achievement. Positive social
interactions and academic achievement result in good
____________. - CORRECT ANSWERS- social skills; behavior
Bullying can cause _____________________________ to children when
they are bullied either physically or emotionally. There should be
a no tolerance policy for bullying in your program. - CORRECT
ANSWERS- emotional damage
The classroom community is built upon a positive attitude,
__________________ of each child in care, and the ____________ of all
children. - CORRECT ANSWERS- knowledge; inclusion
Encouraging children to spend time with each other builds
confidence, self-esteem, and a _________________________________. -
CORRECT ANSWERS- sense of belonging
AGE-APPROPRIATE PRACTICES (SAPR),
2025/2026 WITH CORRECT/ACCURATE
ANSWERS
As a caregiver, it is essential to be familiar with the
________________ and _____________ that children are experiencing
in school in order to reinforce those concepts in your learning
environment. - CORRECT ANSWERS- concepts; curriculum
It is essential to inspire _____________ for learning in school-age
children in order to maximize their potential for learning. -
CORRECT ANSWERS- enthusiasm
_____________________ is the key to creating a relaxed environment
in which children are allowed time to accomplish their goals. -
CORRECT ANSWERS- Flexibility
Successful _______________ are the key to effectively carrying out
your daily routine and maintaining order. - CORRECT ANSWERS-
transitions
__________________________ and specific examples may encourage
a child to exhibit appropriate behaviors. - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Role modeling
, Children are experiencing a variety of increasingly
___________________________ in their development during the
school-age years. This is called
____________________________________________. - CORRECT
ANSWERS- positive milestones; model appropriate behavior
It is your responsibility, as a caregiver, to foster a positive
________________ and reinforce a child's _________________. -
CORRECT ANSWERS- self-image; self-worth
Close relationships between children and caregivers result in good
____________________ and academic achievement. Positive social
interactions and academic achievement result in good
____________. - CORRECT ANSWERS- social skills; behavior
Bullying can cause _____________________________ to children when
they are bullied either physically or emotionally. There should be
a no tolerance policy for bullying in your program. - CORRECT
ANSWERS- emotional damage
The classroom community is built upon a positive attitude,
__________________ of each child in care, and the ____________ of all
children. - CORRECT ANSWERS- knowledge; inclusion
Encouraging children to spend time with each other builds
confidence, self-esteem, and a _________________________________. -
CORRECT ANSWERS- sense of belonging
