Question 1

Which of the following is NOT an a type of open-ended materials?

Accepted Answer

puzzles

Answer

springs

Answer

buttons

Answer

blocks

Question 2

What are "loose parts?"

Accepted Answer

Materials that provide children with novel connections and combinations.

Answer

Parts that have fallen off toys.

Answer

Parts with questionable lifestyles.

Answer

Parts that wobble when you move them .

Question 3

Natural materials are best used for outdoor play.

Accepted Answer

False. Natural materials can be rotated in and out of the indoor classroom environment.

Answer

True. Most are too messy to bring indoors.

Question 4

Musical instruments can be made from anything.

Accepted Answer

True. Children should be encouraged to experiment with materials that produce sounds.

Answer

False. When teaching children about music, use only high-quality instruments.

Question 5

Technology for young children should be what?

Accepted Answer

Interactive.

Answer

Young children should not use technology.

Answer

Reactive.

Answer

Proactive.

Question 6

Materials should encourage growth and creativity across multiple domains.

Accepted Answer

True.  Children's thinking and problem-solving should be challenged in math, science, the Arts, geography, technology, and literacy.

Answer

False. Creative development is limited to the Arts.

Question 7

Once materials are added to a classroom , they should not be removed.

Accepted Answer

False. If children are not interested in or using certain materials, remove them.

Answer

True. Children get used to seeing certain materials and will get upset if they're missing.

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