It is difficult to define play because the boundaries between exploration and work are not always clearly identifiable. To identify play, it is helpful to recognize specific features which include:
A. The child chooses to be involved in play.
B. Play is intrinsically motivating.
C. It is pleasurable for the child.
D. All of the above.
E. None of the above.
Question 2In the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) guidelines for Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP), there is a strong statement that early childhood teachers should:
A. Recognize that self-regulatory, linguistic, cognitive, and social benefits are obtained from young children participating in high-quality play.
B. Insure that play is eliminated from the early childhood curriculum.
C. Scaffold and model aspects of rich, mature play.
D. Both A and C.
E. All of the above.
Question 3Play has historically been identified as an important part of childhood. Who was one of the first people to recognize this significance?
A. B. Sutton-Smith.
B. David Elkind.
C. Fredrick Froebel.
D. Plato.
E. All of the above.
Question 4Child care providers need to be aware of bullying. What can caregivers do to manage bullying?
What will be an ideal response?
Question 5In cyber-bullying the aggressor can use many electronic devices. List 3.
What will be an ideal response?
Question 6Cyber-bullying is very destructive to the victim. Give an example of destructive cyber-bullying.
What will be an ideal response?