Early Childhood Terminology Quiz

What is the term for a child's first teacher?

• Caregiver

• Educator

• Parent

• Teacher

A program that provides care and education for children aged 0-5 is called a:

• Preschool

• Kindergarten

• Primary school

• Early childhood center

The term "scaffolding" refers to:

• Providing children with physical support

• Providing children with academic support

• Providing children with emotional support

• Providing children with support to help them reach their potential

A developmental milestone is:

• A toy for children

• A significant achievement in a child's development

• A curriculum guideline

• A type of assessment

The term "emergent literacy" refers to:

• A child's early development of reading and writing skills

• A child's ability to read complex texts

• A child's ability to write fluently

• A child's ability to spell words correctly

A curriculum that is based on children's interests and experiences is called:

• Emergent curriculum

• Traditional curriculum

• Standardized curriculum

• Integrated curriculum

A child's ability to understand and respond to the emotions of others is called:

• Empathy

• Sympathy

• Compassion

• Kindness

A play-based learning approach that emphasizes the child's natural curiosity and desire to learn is called:

• Montessori

• Reggio Emilia

• Waldorf

• Constructivist

The term "inclusion" refers to:

• Including children with disabilities in regular classrooms

• Including children from different cultures in classrooms

• Including children from low-income families in classrooms

• All of the above

A child's ability to regulate their emotions and behavior is called:

• Self-control

• Self-esteem

• Self-awareness

• Self-efficacy