Setting Up Your Pre-k Classroom Environment Quiz

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    It is not important to look at your classroom from the child's perspective.

    • True
    • False
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  • 2. 

    How often should the block center be available to children?

    • 10 minutes a day

    • Daily

    • 3-4 times a week at most

    Correct Answer
    A. Daily
    Explanation
    The block center should be available to children daily because it offers numerous benefits for their development. Daily access to the block center allows children to engage in open-ended play, which fosters creativity, problem-solving skills, and spatial awareness. It also promotes social interaction, collaboration, and communication as children work together to build structures. By providing daily access to the block center, children have consistent opportunities to explore and manipulate objects, enhancing their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Therefore, daily availability of the block center ensures that children can fully benefit from the rich learning experiences it offers.

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  • 3. 

    The third teacher in the classroom is the ________________________________ (one word)

    Correct Answer
    Environment
    Explanation
    The word "environment" fits the blank because it refers to the surroundings or conditions in which something exists or operates. In the context of a classroom, the environment includes factors such as the physical space, the atmosphere, and the overall ambiance that can influence the learning experience. Therefore, the third teacher in the classroom, alongside the two human teachers, is the environment itself.

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  • 4. 

    The chart tablet is an essential learning tool because it encourages and supports language and literacy development.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The chart tablet is an essential learning tool because it encourages and supports language and literacy development. This is because it provides a visual aid that can help children to understand and remember information more effectively. It can also be used to practice writing and spelling skills, as well as to promote discussion and communication in the classroom. Additionally, the chart tablet allows for collaborative learning, as students can work together to create and present their ideas. Overall, the use of a chart tablet can enhance language and literacy skills in students.

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    Posting benchmarks in each center is helpful because it helps to remind teachers about what children are learning as well as to help teachers be intentional with planning and observing children.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Yes, you are correct! We need to go beyond just posting the benchmarks, but using them as a tool for ourselves when observing, planning and interacting with our children.

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  • 6. 

    A magnet wand by itself is considered a science activity.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    A magnet wand by itself is not considered a science activity because it is just a tool or object used in science activities. Science activities involve experiments, observations, and investigations that explore and explain natural phenomena, while a magnet wand is simply a tool used to demonstrate magnetic properties and interactions. It is not an activity in itself but rather a tool that can be used in various science activities.

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  • 7. 

    An important component of labeling things in your classroom is that the same font is used.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Using the same font for labeling things in the classroom is important for consistency and clarity. When the same font is used, it creates a unified and organized visual appearance, making it easier for students to read and understand the labels. It also helps in maintaining a cohesive and professional look throughout the classroom. Different fonts can be distracting and may cause confusion among students. Therefore, it is essential to use the same font for labeling things in the classroom.

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  • 8. 

    When necessary due to space, it is appropriate to combine learning centers/areas.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Yes. The writing area and computer area (if applicable) is one option, or the writing area with the reading/library area/center.

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  • 9. 

    Some simple ways to add pre-literacy component in your classroom is by adding books in the different learning areas/centers, like maps and pencils in the block area.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Adding books in different learning areas/centers and including maps and pencils in the block area is not a way to add a pre-literacy component in the classroom. Pre-literacy components involve activities and strategies that promote early literacy skills such as phonological awareness, letter recognition, and vocabulary development. While adding books and materials in various areas can create a print-rich environment, it does not directly address pre-literacy skills.

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  • 10. 

    An important component of the math center is organization and toys to allow for scaffolding.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement suggests that organization and toys are important components of the math center to allow for scaffolding. However, this is not true. While organization is important for a math center, toys are not necessary for scaffolding. Scaffolding refers to providing support and guidance to students as they learn, and this can be done through various methods such as manipulatives, visual aids, or worksheets, rather than just toys. Therefore, the correct answer is false.

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