Exam Preview for 31848: Supporting Young Children through Change, i

Supporting Young Children through Change, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association

Please note: exam questions are subject to change.

1. Which of the following does NOT accurately describe the definition of a big life change or transition? The process of changing from one familiar event, person, object, activity or routine and moving to a new one A routine daily event that is planned and predictable An unexpected and unplanned life change A child leaves the familiar and is placed into a new situation that has uncertainty, unexpected routines, changing roles and expectations
2. Which descriptions accurately convey the impact big life changes or transitions may have on a young child? Young children think in concrete terms and not abstract terms and may not understand “why” and this can increase fear responses Transitions big or small can create a sense of “loss” or a feeling of “losing control” Given their immature sensory system and inability to draw on past experiences, they then experience fear of the unknown, big emotions, and they see it as scary All of the above
3. Which of the following conveys an example of a predictable routine? A child maintains their morning schedule of brush teeth, get dressed, eat breakfast and start school A family moves midway through the school year and the child’s schedule, routine and friends change While on vacation, the family has a different schedule every day When a family member visits, breakfast occurs at different times every day
4. Which of the following would be best to say when listening to a child’s feelings? That is silly, you need to get over it. You shouldn't feel scared. This is a good thing. Be happy. Change can be difficult, and all of your feelings are okay to have. It is okay to feel sad, mad, worried, happy or scared.
5. TIP #3, Play and spend quality time with a child includes which of the following? Connect once a week with your child in a meaningful way Take the child's lead Play games on your phone or tablet while the child plays with a toy Read a magazine of your own while the child looks at a book
6. Which is the most accurate statement about TIP #4, Prepare in advance, visit or preview a new situation, environment or routine? There is no need to prepare as children are resilient and will adjust in time It is not necessary to give children a heads up about changes as they are too young to be impacted It is important to walk children through a new change verbally, through visual schedules, social stories or practice A child will not have a reaction if I don’t feel stress about the change
7. TIP #5, Giving children choice and voice means which of the following? Allow them to have whatever they want at any time for fear of upsetting them Tell them they need to move on Allow them to do whatever they want at any time so they don't feel sad Help them communicate their fears non-verbally or verbally
8. TIP #7, Stay calm to co-regulate children’s anxiety that comes with big life changes can look like which of the following? Adults having a calm tone of voice Adults paying attention to their facial expressions Children absorbing the internal emotional states of the adults around them All of the above
9. TIP #8 suggests doing which of the following with children? Reading books relatable to the child's situation Watching TV shows about the child's situation Handing the child a book relatable to the child's situation Watching a movie to distract the child
10. Regarding TIP #9, when is it important to refer a child to a professional? You observe for the first time the child is in distress A child is showing big emotions but talking about them with you The child shows persistent challenges over time, is not easy to console and it is impacting one or more areas: physical, social, emotional A child is able to calm eventually with your support