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Should children between the ages of 2-5 have access to tablets/cellphones/computers and so on? In the classroom? At home? Does it matter? Why or why not? Are you in the middle? Make sure you support your answer with reasons!
Also, do you believe that the level of access to technology/media (tv, computer, tablet, smart phones) a child has can have an impact on their level of physical activity and outdoor play?
To receive full credit, you MUST also reply to one of your classmate’s postings with a comment of your own.
Watch the video at the following link, Preschoolers: Physical Development
Afterwards, answer the questions under part 1 and part 2 below. For part 1, you must write in complete sentences. For part 2, you only need to write out the answer.
http://www.learningseed.com/BakersfieldCollegeJB2/code/2006
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Part 1- Answer in complete sentences
1.Why is it important for preschoolers to have daily opportunities to exercise their large muscles?
2. Why is it important for preschoolers to have daily opportunities to exercise their small muscles?
3. How does the USDA food guide pyramid for young children attempt to portray nutritional information in a way that appeals to preschoolers?
4. How would an inclusive classroom differ from one that did not make accommodations for children with special needs?
Part 2- You only need to type out the answer….not the whole question.
1) An activity that involves fine motor skills is:
a) stringing beads
b) balancing on a beam
c) jumping rope
d) reading
2) The food guide pyramid for young children does
NOT include:
a) recipes
b) pictures of food
c) drawings of children
d) varieties of food
3) The percentage of American preschoolers that regularly
eat a balanced diet is:
a) 10%
b) 25%
c) 50%
d) 75%
4) Three to Five year-olds usually move from the
scribbling stage to the:
a) pre-schematic stage
b) schematic stage
c) repetitive stage
d) drawing realism stage
5) An activity that involves gross motor skills is:
a) running
b) reading
c) remembering
d) writing
6) A poor idea to help a preschooler get enough sleep
is:
a) a quiet room
b) a consistent schedule
c) a T.V. as a night light
d) a calming routine
7) Fine motor skills can NOT be practiced with:
a) tweezers
b) scissors
c) monkey bars
d) clay
Part3 Use a half/page and answer the following question. “How will you apply multicultural education in your classroom”? 50 pts.
