Adequate storage areas are necessary in both the indoor and outdoor spaces:
A. to ensure that materials can be organized and easily retrieved.
B. must be locked at all times to prevent access to materials by the children.
C. only for supplies purchased in large quantities.
D. all of the above
Question 2Placement of activity areas and the movement of children around interest centers:
A. determines the pattern of traffic or pathways.
B. affects the childrens behavior and functionality of the environment.
C. remains the same in every learning environment.
D. both A and B
Question 3The building design:
A. is the least important environmental consideration because children adjust to any space and location.
B. must seem as much like a school as possible in order for children learn about school as early as possible.
C. influences the curriculum and often the daily schedule.
D. none of the above
Question 4Indoor spaces and environments for young children should include:
A. tables and chairs for children to spend time doing desk work.
B. flexible permanent and movable equipment and furniture items.
C. few items such as plants to keep down the spread of germs.
D. all of the above
Question 5The environment:
A. encompasses the surroundings, the conditions, and the locations where care and learning opportunities are offered for young children.
B. influences the growth and development of children participating in early childhood programs.
C. should offer sufficient number and variety of age-appropriate materials and equipment to create a stimulating learning setting.
D. all of the above
Question 6__________ are environments that respond to the great diversity of children, cultures, languages, and abilities.
Fill in the blank with correct word.
Question 7A location, or area, such as an interest center either indoors or outdoors, enriches experiences planned and offered for children in an early childhood setting. This would be considered a(n) __________.
Fill in the blank with correct word.