Child Care and Development Terminology

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Isolation area

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Special room or space in the center for children who become ill or show signs of a communicable disease.

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Staff room

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Room in a child care center provided for staff to spend work-related time away from the classroom.

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Audiovisual board

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A smooth wall board that serves as a bulletin board, chalkboard, and movie screen.

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Acoustic material

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Material used to deaden or absorb sounds. Examples include carpets, drapes, bulletin boards, pillows, stuffed toys, and sand.

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Cubbies

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Top sections of lockers used to store finished artwork, library books, parent letters, and other valuable items.

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Cool colors

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Colors, such as blue and green, that make a room appear larger and create a feeling of openness.

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Warm colors

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Colors including red, yellow, and orange that make a room appear smaller.

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Traffic pattern

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The way in which people move through the classroom area, affecting its arrangements.

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Sensory table

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Table in the sensory area that gives children the opportunity to experience sensations related to water and sand, and practice social situations. Also known as a water or sand table.

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Stationary equipment

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Permanently installed equipment in the playground, such as jungle gyms, slides, and tree houses.