DCF - School Age-Appropriate Practices (SAPR) ~ Key Points

Achievable; interesting - answer-Curriculum for school-age children should provide challenging but _____________ objectives, reinforce concepts taught in school, and be _________________ and exciting to children. Arrangement; learning activities - answer-The _____________________ of your room, including learning centers, placement of furniture, and allowance for smooth foot traffic, must be designed to facilitate ___________________________. Build confidence; Erikson's - answer-As a caregiver, you must provide opportunities for children to succeed and _____________________________ in order to overcome ____________'s industry vs. Inferiority conflict. Comfortable; furniture - answer-Children must be ____________________ in order to participate in, and benefit from, learning activities. This requires ______________ that is appropriately sized for the children in your care. Concepts; curriculum - answer-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. Connections; curriculum - answer-Identifying real world _________________ with ______________ helps children realize that what they are learning has applications outside the classroom. Cooperative play strategies; enthusiasm - answer-Using _________________________________________ is an excellent way to increase children's _______________ and motivation for learning. Cooperative; social and cognitive - answer-School-age children engage in _____________________ play because of the increase in ___________ and _________________ development they are experiencing at this stage. Diverse cultures - answer-Creating an appreciation for ________________________ encourages respect and decreases discrimination. Emotional damage - answer-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. Enthusiasm - answer-It is essential to inspire _____________ for learning in school-age children in order to maximize their potential for learning. Flexibility - answer-_____________________ is the key to creating a relaxed environment in which children are allowed time to accomplish their goals. Four; typical - answer-It is not unusual to observe school-age children participating in all ______ stages of play, even if a stage is identified as __________ for younger children. Interested - answer-Remember to keep children _______________ in learning activities.