Creative Expression in Early Childhood Final Exam Questions
Course Introduction
Creative Expression in Early Childhood explores the vital role of creativity in young children's development, focusing on how artistic experiences foster cognitive, emotional, and social growth from birth through age eight. This course examines theories of creative development and introduces a variety of practical strategies for integrating art, music, movement, and dramatic play into early childhood settings. Students will learn how to design age-appropriate, inclusive activities that encourage self-expression, curiosity, and problem-solving, while also considering the importance of cultural relevancy and family engagement. Through hands-on activities and reflective practice, students will gain tools to nurture creativity and support holistic learning in young children.
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Growing Artists Teaching the Arts to Young Children 6th Edition by Joan Bouza Koster
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Chapter 1: The Arts and Young Children
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Q1) The arts consist of four subdisciplines:
A)visual art, creative movement, sculpture, and poetry.
B)dance, drama, visual art, and music.
C)music, dance, song, and drawing.
D)literature, painting, composing, and dancing.
Answer: B
Q2) Which of the following is an example of the apprenticeship model of teaching the arts?
A)displaying an example of what the finished work of art should look like
B)making sure that children are not exposed to adult artworks so as not to spoil their artistic vision
C)describing out loud the decisions you make as you work with a piece of clay
D)having children watch you do an arts activity but not allowing them to participate in it
Answer: C
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Chapter 2: Nurturing Creativity
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Q1) Which of the following activities develops cutting skills and nurtures creativity at the same time?
A)giving children different thicknesses of paper to cut into shapes and use in their collages
B)showing children how to fold paper and cut out hearts
C)cutting out and putting together a paper rabbit pattern
D)telling children how dangerous scissors are
Answer: A
Q2) A creative arts activity:
A)allows children to make their own choices.
B)has simple directions.
C)is always messy.
D)is very time-consuming.
Answer: A
Q3) Children's play is considered a creative act because it:
A)mimics adult behavior.
B)is spontaneous and imaginative.
C)is hard to understand.
D)is time-consuming.
Answer: B
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Chapter 3: Artistic Development
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Q1) Which of the following should NOT be included in a child's portfolio?
A)parent and teacher comments
B)photographs of work in progress
C)child's comments while creating
D)comparative works by peers
Answer: D
Q2) can match rhythmic patterns and musical pitches
A)infants to age one
B)toddlers one to three years old
C)three- to four-year-olds
D)five- to six-year-olds
E)seven- to eight-year-olds
Answer: C
Q3) Which of the following will influence a child's artistic performance?
A)experiencing a hurricane
B)the child's home culture
C)previous arts experiences
D)all of the above
Answer: D
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Chapter 4: Awakening the Senses
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Q1) Which of the following would be an effective way to present a conch shell as a sensory experience?
A)Put the shell in the corner on a bookshelf.
B)Read a description from a book.
C)Show a picture of the shell.
D)Put the shell on a table near the doorway.
Q2) Explain why sensory perception activities are important for children of all ages.
Q3) Which of the following is true of the sense perception of infants and toddlers?
A)Within hours of birth, newborns have a sense of size and shape.
B)In their first days, babies prefer simple shapes over complex ones.
C)Babies require two years to develop a linear perspective to locate objects.
D)Children can't differentiate emotional expressions of adults until they are two years old.
Q4) Give examples of how sensory perception activities help children develop physically, socially, emotionally, cognitively, linguistically, and creatively.
Q5) Explain why using certain foods as sensory objects may offend some parents.
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Chapter 5: Coming Together Through the Arts
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Q1) Describe a group arts activity to follow up each of these experiences:
1.Blowing bubbles
2.Watching clouds
3.Walking in the rain
Q2) Helen wants to celebrate Thanksgiving with her kindergarteners.Which of the following should she do to fight prevailing stereotypes?
A)Put pilgrim and Indian costumes in the dress-up corner.
B)Have children trace their hands to make a hand turkey to decorate.
C)Put on a play about the landing of the Mayflower.
D)Invite parents to come in and tell stories about something they are thankful for.
Q3) Three-year-old Michael grabs a paint brush from another child and dabs paint on the child's hand.What should his teacher do?
A)Tell Michael it is wrong to paint on people, make him apologize, and write a note home to his parents.
B)Take away the paint brushes and lock them in a cabinet.
C)Tell Michael paint brushes are for painting, give him his own, and move him further away.
D)Tell Michael he broke the rules and forbid him from painting for the week.
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Chapter 6: Creating a Place for the Arts
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Q1) Why is it a good idea to separate or differentiate art and food activities? Give an example of one way to do this.
Q2) Do you think food products should be used as materials in arts activities? State your opinion and then give at least three reasons in support of your position.
Q3) Angela works at a day care center.She wants to introduce arts materials and settings that will help establish routine and order.She should:
A)make sure arts materials are never taken from their designated areas.
B)keep sharp tools on the teacher's desk and tell children not to touch them.
C)have children practice the correct way to use arts supplies and materials.
D)present all the musical instruments at one time.
Q4) Francine wants to create an effective arts-infused learning environment for her children.Which of the following things should she keep in mind?
A)For arts activities, the size of the space is more important than its color.
B)The best environments for the arts have no risks to children.
C)Furnishings used for arts activities should never be moved.
D)A mix of large open areas and small private ones is best for all areas of the arts.
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Chapter 7: Introducing the Worlds Arts
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Q1) Danielle wants to share a painting by Monet with her second graders.What question should she ask first?
A)"Could you make an artwork like this?"
B)"What do you see?"
C)"What is special about this part of the painting?"
D)"How do you think the artist made this texture?"
Q2) Which of the following should a teacher do to keep children's attention while reading a book?
A)Read every word in the book without skipping pages or text.
B)Show real objects that tie in with the story.
C)Have children guess what the pictures show.
D)Tell them you will stop reading if they wiggle.
Q3) Wanda wants to take her kindergartners to see a children's theater production.What should she do to prepare the children for their theater experience?
A)Avoid telling them what the show will be about.
B)Have them practice being an audience.
C)Tell them they must be quiet or they will be asked to leave.
D)Make sure they have never seen a play before.
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Chapter 8: Integrating the Arts Into the Curriculum
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Q1) List the elements that should be in a comprehensive documentation panel and give an example of each.
Q2) Give three reasons why the question "What is an ice cream cone?" is not a good unifying question for an integrated learning unit.Explain how you might change the question to make it better.
Q3) How can mobile devices be used to facilitate assessing project work and integrated units?
A)They can be used to get help for a child who is not doing well.
B)The children can take their own photos and make recordings of what they think is important.
C)The children can play games on them when they finish their work.
D)The teacher can download fun games for the children to play when they are done with their work.
Q4) Which of the following should be included on a documentation panel?
A)quotes by the children
B)the relevant Common Core Standards
C)magazine cut-outs and cute cartoons to add color
D)a list of references consulted
Q5) Make a concept web on a topic or integrating question of your choice.
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Chapter 9: Creating Visual Art
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Q1) Garrison wants to involve the families of his children in the visual arts program.He should:
A)ask parents to come to a printmaking workshop with their child.
B)invite parents to contribute money for supplies.
C)avoid sending home any painting that is messy.
D)make sure the children only make crafts that reflect their home cultures.
Q2) Write a letter to parents explaining what visual arts are, why they are important for young children, what some visual arts activities are, and how parents can contribute to the program.
Q3) Based on Rhoda Kellogg's in-depth analysis of the patterns and forms found in children's art, we should:
A)encourage all children to scribble.
B)give a child a picture to color when he or she scribbles.
C)guide a child's hand when he or she scribbles.
D)understand that scribbling is a common stage of development for children.
Q4) Successful visual arts activities for infants:
A)allow the children to discover how different art media work on their own.
B)are based on chronological age.
C)are one-on-one.
D)are best presented to small groups.
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Chapter 10: Making Music
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Q1) Sheera has a new non-English speaking student.Which music activity would help him learn English?
A)identifying the elements of music
B)playing an instrument in a rhythm band
C)learning to play the violin
D)singing simple, repetitive songs
Q2) When selecting pieces for children under the age of five to listen to, a teacher should:
A)have children listen to only simple music from other cultures.
B)avoid music that is unfamiliar to the children.
C)include music from their home cultures and pieces suggested by their families.
D)focus on music intended solely for children.
Q3) Research has shown that listening to music can:
A)change what a person believes.
B)help people become more caring toward others.
C)produce emotional changes.
D)injure one's health.
Q4) Describe at least four things that are important to do when teaching children a new song.
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Chapter 11: Moving Creatively
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Q1) Renee wants to help five-year-old Otis improve his ability to skip.What is the best way for her to do this?
A)Wait for him to try skipping and then imitate his movements.
B)Give him verbal instructions while watching him try to skip.
C)Stand facing him and demonstrate how to skip.
D)Hold his hand and skip slowly beside him while describing the motion.
Q2) Which of the following activities promote one-on-one correspondence in young children?
A)Play a lullaby and rock an infant to the rhythm.
B)Having children imagine they are inside a space bubble and try to touch the top, sides, and bottom.
C)Have children follow directions such as wave one hand or touch both ears.
D)Place a rope on the floor and have children jump over it.
Q3) Which of the following is an effective way to introduce children to dances from home cultures?
A)Invite families to share favorite dances throughout the year.
B)Bring in a dance group from another culture.
C)Celebrate a holiday by having a family demonstrate their holiday dances.
D)Have children invent their own home culture dances.
Q4) Explain how to plan a creative movement activity.
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Chapter 12: Nurturing the Imagination
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Q1) Which of the following activities facilitate language and social development in children using pantomime?
A)pretending to be robots
B)pretending to be popping corn
C)sending messages to one another using gestures
D)taking an ordinary object and pantomiming using it in an unusual way
Q2) How are theater performances and children's dramatic play similar?
Q3) Denise wants to involve families in their preschoolers' dramatic play activities.Which of the following is the most effective strategy she can use?
A)Invite families to observe their children at play.
B)Invite families to visit and share family and traditional stories.
C)Ask families to attend an assembly performance by the children.
D)Ask families to drive the children to a theater performance.
Q4) Carrie, age two, picks up a block and pretends she is making a phone call.This is an example of:
A)social bonding.
B)game-based play.
C)playing a role.
D)symbolic play.
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