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Essentials for the New Early Childhood Teacher

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1.  What are some policies that might be related to lesson planning?
  1. Following a set curriculum
  2. Including standards/skills
  3. The format
  4. All of the above
2.  Which of the following topics might be included in licensing or accreditation regulations?
  1. Medication administration
  2. Dress code
  3. Substitute plans
  4. Photo policy
3.  Where might a new teacher seek additional support?
  1. Local fitness center
  2. Parents of students
  3. Professional organization
  4. Don't... just do it alone
4.  What are some key elements to get to know in your classroom?
  1. Furnishings
  2. Storage options
  3. Shared spaces
  4. All of the above
5.  Which of the following would be essential information to know about your students?
  1. Eye color
  2. Allergies
  3. Favorite toys/games
  4. Previous child/education experiences
6.  When trying to locate resources for your classroom, where should you start looking?
  1. Professional organizations
  2. The latest educational catalogs
  3. Within your classroom/program
  4. Families of your students
7.  When planning your daily schedule, which of the following should you do?
  1. Be flexible
  2. Plan each minute of the day
  3. Disregard the overall program schedule
  4. Eliminate transitions
8.  Which of the following would be considered a transitional activity?
  1. Circle time
  2. Recess
  3. Handwashing before a meal
  4. Learning centers
9.  What is the purpose of creating a space for yourself in your classroom?
  1. Licensing requirement
  2. Belonging, comfort, and happiness
  3. For coworkers to borrow your things
  4. No purpose for creating a space for yourself
10.  The "oxygen mask principle" states that you take care of who first?
  1. Parents
  2. Children
  3. Administrators
  4. Yourself

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