key terms early childhood

6. - changing your thinking to include new experiences or information.
8. literacy - the foundational skills and experiences that support reading and writing development
10. sample - an observation method that records behavior at set time intervals.
11. - Patterns of behavior that help children explore and understand the world.
13. agency - when children take an active role in their learning and decision-making.
16. - people use to communicate through speaking, writing, or gestures.
18. assessment - ongoing observations and feedback used to support a child's learning.
19. - the appreciation of beauty and sensory experiences in a learning environment.
21. play - challenging activities that help children test limits and build confidence.
23. scale - a tool hat uses numbers or levels to measure development or behavior.
24. - an open - ended setup or material that invites curiosity and exploration.

1. program - an early childhood program that offers care and education throughout the whole day
2. literacy - learning activities that families and children do together to support reading and writing
3. - focusing on the present moment calmly and without judgment.
4. language - the first language a child learns, typically used at home with family
5. of practices - groups od educators who share ideas, and grow professionally.
7. of mind - understanding that others have thoughts, beliefs, and feelings different from your own
9. stories - narrative assessments that document a child's development through storytelling
12. of ethics - a set of guidelines that outline professional behavior and responsabilities.
14. - providing physical and emotional support to meet a child's needs.
15. - ability of a child to make their own choices and act independently.
17. sample - a record of a specific behavior that occurs during a particular situation.
20. play - when children use imagination to act out stories or role.
22. - someone with specialized knowledge who follows ethical and practice standards.