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CDA Renewal - Preschool, Part A

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1.  How can executive function be supported in the classroom?
  1. Play the same games over and over
  2. Practice mindfulness
  3. Vary your daily routines
  4. Provide little time for play
2.  Why is pretend play an effective method to help executive function development?
  1. It keeps children busy
  2. It helps children learn how to think of things in multiple ways
  3. It ensures that children follow strict rules
  4. It encourages playing alone
3.  What can be done to support memory development?
  1. Craft projects
  2. Physical exercise
  3. Building with blocks
  4. Storytelling and retelling
4.  Which of the following tools is recommended for the fourth goal of misbehavior: avoidance/display of inadequacy?
  1. Break task down to small steps
  2. Focus on negatives
  3. Punishment
  4. Do the task for the child
5.  Which of the following is an example of avoiding power struggles to engage the upstairs brain?
  1. Soon we are going inside to have snack
  2. Limit the use of the word "no"
  3. You can wear your coat or carry your coat
  4. Know your triggers
6.  Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of equity?
  1. Curriculum is standardized and all children are treated the same
  2. Teachers spend time building relationships with children
  3. Parents and families are recognized as partners and children’s first and most important teachers
  4. Acknowledging that schools have not treated all children and families fairly
7.  How can teachers support young children's healthy racial development?
  1. Asking them if they have experienced trauma
  2. Providing books with windows and mirrors
  3. Remaining calm and regulated
  4. Making eye contact
8.  Which is a benefit of knowing children’s engagement levels in the various areas of the classroom?
  1. Helps determine popularity or usage of areas
  2. Informed decisions to reduce or increase size
  3. Add elements of intrigue to less used space
  4. All of the above
9.  How can skills and concepts in the language domain be addressed through food and cooking experiences?
  1. Creating, reading, and following recipes
  2. Observing cause and effect
  3. Setting a table
  4. Visiting a food pantry
10.  Which of the following should be one of the first steps in planning food/cooking experiences?
  1. Determining your purpose for the experiences
  2. Purchasing equipment and supplies
  3. Introducing a variety of foods
  4. Showing the recipe to the children

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