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Purposeful Play

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1.  Which early childhood theorist most prominently influenced child-centered constructivist learning? Piaget Bandura Bowlby All of the above

2.  Which of the following indicators would a child-centered classroom likely exhibit? Independent work Teacher talk Worksheets None of the above

3.  In a child-centered classroom, what does the teacher's role include? Acting as leader and listener Acting as facilitator and listener Acting as instructor and lecturer Acting as instructor and listener

4.  A child and his/her peer cannot agree on how to share a toy during center time. Their disagreement escalates, ending in an aggressive grabbing of the toy. What should the teacher do? Place the children in time out for 2-5 minutes Tell the children to move their card on the behavior chart Hold a mini-meeting to discuss the disagreement using social-emotional content and language Take the toy away

5.  Which of the following is an example of an open-ended question that can be used to enhance play? Why do you think your train track won't connect? What color Legos are you using? What are you cooking in the kitchen? What is that animal at the zoo?

6.  Two children are building race tracks in the block center. How can a teacher integrate math content into the child-directed play? Tell the children to stop what they are doing and count a separate set of blocks Ask the children to estimate how many more blocks they will need to complete the track, then count to find out Ask the children to rote count to 20 Have the children complete a number identification worksheet on the rug

7.  Which of the following is an appropriate strategy for enhancing play by integrating literacy? Transcribing a child's ideas or plans during play on a piece of paper or dry erase board Hosting a small group for guided reading Adding age-appropriate content books to each center for children to reference A and C only

8.  Which of the following is NOT an appropriate strategy to enhance play with language? Repetition Advanced Language Limiting Conversations Self Talk

9.  Which of the following are action steps used to facilitate high quality purposeful play? Involvement of staff members and volunteers Allotting appropriate time Planning and assessment All of the above

10.  During play periods such as center time, how should staff members and volunteers facilitate purposeful play? Pulling reading groups Following the child's lead and integrating content Having a teacher-directed craft table Preparing materials for the next activity