Which of the following statements concerning water, sand, and mud play is NOT true?
a. Water, sand, and mud play should be very structured
b. Water, sand, and mud play can be an individual or small-group activity
c. Sand play is irresistible to young children
d. Water play can teach math concepts to a child
Question 2Three principles of successful environments are _____________________________
___________, _____________________________
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_______, and _____________________________
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Question 3An anti-bias environment fosters four skills: _____________________________
___________, _____________________________
___________, _____________________________
___________, and _____________________________
___________________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Question 4All but which of the following are considered best practices when setting up sensory play centers for young children?
a. Use biodegradable materials, such as uncooked macaroni or beans, for sensory play
b. Clean and sanitize water, sand, and mud tools and toys daily
c. Cover the sandbox when it is not in use
d. Have children or adults with cuts, scrapes, or scratches on their hands wear rubber gloves during play
Question 5Teachers can provide a prepared environment by _____________________________
___________, _____________________________
_____________________, and _____________________________
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Question 6The parent of a child in your classroom requests that her child be exempt from water, sand, and mud play because she is tired of the child coming home with messy hair and clothing. All but which of the following is an appropriate next step?
a. Explain to the parent why sensory play is important to her child's learning
b. Request that the parent send a shower cap and extra set of clothes with the child
c. Agree to let the child engage in other, cleaner forms of play while his classmates engage in water, mud, or sand play
d. Explain to the parent that getting messy and cleaning up is part of the learning involved in sensory play