Good early childhood curriculum will reinforce brain connections by:
a. encouraging children's social interactions.
b. providing extended opportunities for language and literacy.
c. engaging as many of the senses and intelligences as possible. d. encouraging play and active movement.
Question 2Each region of the brain is made of a sophisticated network of:
a. cells, dendrites, and nerves.
b. nerves, cytoplasm, and hemoglobin.
c. cells, protoplasm, and electrical impulses. d. dendrites and hemispheres.
Question 3Which of the following are most likely to support children's creativity as they progress through elementary school?
a. a continued focus on the creative process
b. a supportive environment and opportunities to practice c. well-trained and enthusiastic teachers
d. art and music lessons
Question 4The creative process usually begins with the child:
a. reworking a project.
b. choosing a specific approach to a project. c. discussing what to do.
d. exploring and playing with tools and materials.
Question 5Young children who are more focused on art products:
a. often have an idea of what they want to make before they begin. b. are focused on pleasing themselves rather than adults.
c. are usually disappointed with the outcome.
d. seldom repeat the same process more than once.
Question 6Arting is defined as:
a. the thinking and planning before work with materials begins.
b. creating finished art products.
c. sharing your artwork with others.
d. the process of doing art.
Question 7While process is the how of creativity, product is the:
a. method.
b. foundation. c. what.
d. who.
Question 8Which of the following questions does
not encourage divergent thinking?
a. What do you think will happen next?
b. In what shapes can we find traffic signs?
c. How many ways could you use this tool?
d. What do you want to be when you grow up?
Question 9Which of the following are considered closed-ended materials?
a. crayons and paper b. puzzles
c. sand
d. modeling clay
Question 10Which of the following are considered open-ended materials?
a. unit blocks
b. baby dolls
c. balance scales
d. puzzles