Digital cameras can be used in early childhood classrooms in many ways including:
A. Older children can make photographs of nature and work.
B. Photographing childrens work and creating books.
C. Documenting the development of an art project.
D. All of the above.
E. None of the above.
Question 2Unique tools can add interest to art projects. These could include all of the following except:
A. Paint rollers and sponges.
B. A variety of sizes of brushes.
C. Stencils.
D. A plastic squirt bottle.
E. All of the above.
Question 3Print making is an interesting project that nurtures the young childs:
A. Understanding of the sensory characteristics of the materials used.
B. Ability to work cooperatively with others.
C. Refinement of small motor skills.
D. All of the above.
E. None of the above.
Question 4Painting provides a way to represent items and express ideas. Tempera paint that is slightly thicker is easier for young children to use because it does not run as easily and stays where it is placed. This can be accomplished by:
A. Leaving the top off of mixed tempera paint.
B. Adding a small amount of liquid or powder dishwashing detergent.
C. Using more liquid tempera paint.
D. All of the above.
E. None of the above.
Question 5Two-dimensional art in early childhood programs may include:
A. Painting on wall, table, and easel.
B. Painting with tempera on pieces of bark.
C. Using markers on large sheets of color paper.
D. Both A and C.
E. All of the above.
Question 6Sensory experiences are important for young children because they learn in a variety of ways. An example of an effective art experience for toddlers may be:
A. Using non-toxic color foam on a large plastic tray.
B. Creating with nature items such as branches, pinecones, and leaves.
C. Painting with tempera paint on a small piece of paper.
D. All of the above.
E. None of the above.
Question 7The guidelines for Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) state that the curriculum should be designed around:
A. What is known about young children.
B. What is known about the children in this classroom.
C. What is known about the children in the center or school.
D. Both A and B.
E. All of the above.