Early childhood educators are not behaving as informed professionals if they
a. ask parents to promote child self-regulation.
b. try to provide parents with information promoting children's ability to plan ahead.
c. don't share with children's families the importance of children's self-control skills.
d. none of the above
Question 2Family members who read to young children should
a. ask children where books come from.
b. ask children only what they like about a book.
c. tell them to sit and not wiggle during readings
d. talk about what the illustrations tell them.
Question 3Many adults who are successful in their chosen adult careers have as children
a. pursued a passion or interest as children.
b. had teachers who realized their potential.
c. attended schools that were failing students
d. none of the above
Question 4Parents and families are urged to communicate with children using
a. business-like talk that guides behavior.
b. adult-child play talk that affects development.
c. standard English even if the family is not English speaking.
d. both a and b
Question 5The text suggested families might
a. make up chants for boring household jobs.
b. take family photos and label them with their children.
c. sing songs with rhyming words.
d. all the above
Question 6The text stated that it is appropriate to school preschooler's parents about
a. children having no need to be tested.
b. children's ability to hear phonemes.
c. children's ability to memorize seven poems and songs.
d. children's ability to know all the sounds of the alphabet before entering kindergarten.
Question 7Some federally funded programs have provided
a. tutors for children younger than age five.
b. vouchers so that preschool children's parents could choose between existing schools
c. food, housing, and parent education classes.
d. integrated child and family education and supportive family services.
Question 8Federal funds for early childhood care and education help
a. educate parents about children's learning.
b. strengthen early learning for young children.
c. create new centers for family supportive assistance.
d. all of these answers