An indoor dramatic play center should be located next to the block center because both centers:
a. encourage gross motor development.
b. include experiences with text.
c. invite loud, active, imaginative play.
d. involve pretend play.
Question 2All of the following are needed in the block center
except:
a. a large box or bin for storage of the blocks.
b. carpet to reduce the noise level.
c. protection from foot traffic.
d. ample space for building.
Question 3The most common activity of young children is:
a. outdoor play.
b. fine motor activity. c. water play.
d. constructive play.
Question 4The use of manipulatives in the early childhood classroom supports children's:
a. eye-hand coordination.
b. balance and agility.
c. imagination and creativity.
d. convergent thinking.
Question 5The visual arts include all of the following
except:
a. print and craft media.
b. artistic analysis and interpretation. c. pantomime.
d. construction.
Question 6According to Jones (1993), which of the following is
not an appropriate strategy for a teacher to use in facilitating children's play?
a. providing a theme and an informal script
b. adding props and dramatic ideas
c. helping with problem solving
d. setting the stage
Question 7In open-ended movement activities:
a. the teacher provides prompts to stimulate children's creative movement.
b. children move in ways that are individually meaningful.
c. the teacher provides a stimulus or frame.
d. the children provide a verbal description of their movements.