You find that it is becoming difficult to keep the children engaged during circle time. You should
a.stop the circle time activity frequently tp remind the children they need to be still and pay
b.re-evaluate the length of the time you are expecting the children to stay at circle time and
whether the kinds of activities you are providing are interesting to them.
c.arrange the children so friends are not sitting next to each other.
d.suspend circle time for a few months and then resume, seeing whether things get any better.
b. re-evaluate the length of the time you are expecting the children to stay at circle time and
whether the kinds of activities you are providing are interesting to them.
Positive ways to involve parents in the program include
a.wiping tables.
b.reading stories.
c.cleaning up the bathroom.
d.all the above. b. reading stories.
You are out on the playground with twelve preschool-age children. One of the children says he
needs to use the restroom, so you
a.take the child into the restroom, leaving the rest of the children with your co-teacher,
b.take the child and half of the other children into the building.
c.tell the child to wait until the class goes back into the building, because he had a chance to
use the restroom before going out but did not.
d.end the outdoor play time and take everyone inside. b. take the child and half of the other
children into the building.
Parent/teacher conflicts happen. A positive way to resolve them is to
a.practice active listening.
, b.suggest the parents look over their copy of your program's parent handbook, referring to
sections that may clear up misunderstandings and address the problem.
c.both of the above.
d.none of the above. c. both of the above.
You plan to take a walk through the neighborhood to the fore station tomorrow. To prepare for
this trip, you will
a.read a book about fire trucks.
b.sit down and explain the trip to the children, reviewing the procedures for safely crossing the
street, staying close to the teachers, and other safety rules.
c.send home a list of field trip rules, so the parents can over them with their children.
d.keep the trip a secret until tomorrow, because children love surprises. b. sit down and
explain the trip to the children, reviewing the procedures for safely crossing the street, staying
close to the teachers, and other safety rules.
Professional relationships with other staff include
a.attending professional development events together, such as conferences and workshops.
b.spending time planning cooperatively to meet the needs of children.
c.treating each other with respect.
d.all the above. d. all the above.
Preschoolers will use shocking language. An appropriate response would be
a.putting the child in time out, isolating him or her from the rest of the children.
b.telling the child that such language is not appropriate.
c.giving the child a lot of attention each time he or she uses such language.
d.all the above. b. telling the child that such language is not appropriate.