1.Through dramatic play, children can apply various mathematical and science concepts. By changing the dramatic play area to represent a store, hospital, or beauty shop, for example, the children have many different opportunities to practice. Develop a dramatic corner that is different from the normal housekeeping center. Describe the theme and set-up of your dramatic play center in detail. List all of the materials you will need, including materials that will enhance math and science concepts.
2.As a first-grade teacher, you want to involve the parents of your students in their education. You have decided to send out a newsletter with suggested activities for them to extend at home what the children are learning in school. What developmentally appropriate activities (no worksheets!) would you suggest to parents that would help children practice science concepts?
3.Social studies can be a challenging subject to teach in an age-appropriate way in early childhood. How would you teach geography or economics to preschoolers using DAP principles? (Choose one to discuss- geography OR economics).
4.Explain the concept of process art. What is meant by the phrase the process should be emphasized over the product? How does this point of view encourage creativity?