To increase use of the classroom book center, the teacher should
a. plan for times when he will be there.
b. assign children to times when they will play there.
c. ask children to show him their favorite books.
d. praise children who spend time there.
Question 2Carla teaches a preschool class of three- and four-year-olds. Which of the following arts activities will be most suitable for the children in her class?
a. working in groups of ten to learn lines for a play b. singing a song with harmonies
c. coloring pre-printed pictures for an hour
d. practicing keeping time using rhythm instruments
Question 3To build child involvement and participation during a book-reading time, the teacher could invite children to
a. speak a character's dialogue with her.
b. clap word syllables.
c. discuss illustrations a few times.
d. all the above
Question 4Dan teaches a kindergarten class. Based on the work of Kindler and Darras, which of the following arts behaviors might he see?
a. everyone singing in tune
b. most children drawing random marks
c. some children making car sounds and pretending to drive cars d. most children moving randomly when dance music is played
Question 5A collection of picture books that may help children with life problems, pain, and strong emotions is called a
a. nonfiction book list.
b. counseling collection.
c. bibliotherapy collection.
d. psychotherapy book list.
Question 6Which of the following is a benefit of keeping a portfolio for each child?
a. Work can be saved and categorized.
b. It makes it easier to tell children's work apart.
c. It saves the hassle of sending work home every day. d. It keeps parents from seeing the work too soon.
Question 7When children make their own books and illustrations,
a. their diction should be edited.
b. the activity is fun rather than educational.
c. they learn to read the text.
d. none of these answers.
Question 8Which of the following would be the best way to assess how a child has improved in using clay?
a. Compare the child's clay work to pictures in a book about clay.
b. Write a note describing an interesting sculpture the child made.
c. Take a series of photographs showing clay sculptures the child made over the last three months.
d. Compare the child's work to that of other children.