​Pair together the most similar words in the A and B columns…

​Pair together the most similar words in the A and B columns.            A                                             B1. “Baby”                                1. can say it2. screwdriver                         2. give away3. impossible                           3. it’s4. receptive vocabulary           4. “a round and rounder”5. expressive vocabulary         5. me6. share                                    6. thinking7. verb                                     7. over 4 years of age8. “hafta”                                 8. “Stupid”9. regulation                            9. rule10. key word                           10. understands only11. cognitive                            11. average12. full articulation                  12. ski

​Find the indicators of advanced preschool language achievem…

​Find the indicators of advanced preschool language achievement in the following list.      1. Seeks out playmates with leadership abilities.      2. Persists in tasks.      3. Large speaking vocabulary.      4. Blocks out distractions when working.      5. Is curious about everything.      6. Prefers to act out ideas.      7. Makes comparisons others don’t notice.      8. Seeks to impress his teachers of his smartness.      9. Rarely speaks at circle.      10. Not too interested in other children.      11. Wants to stay at a task for long periods.      12. Understands and uses technology such as computers, etc.      13. Can imagine ‘way-out’ happenings.      14. Is quiet and slow to express feelings.      15. Is competitive.      16. Is compliant concerning rules.      17. Enjoys teasing others and name calling.      18. A highly attentive listener.      19. Remembers what he hears.      20. Reads some print.

​Successful techniques for classrooms with second language l…

​Successful techniques for classrooms with second language learning children are listed below. Match one item in A Column to the best match in B. Column.                 Column A                                                 Column B      1. an accepting classroom                         1 “This table has puzzles, potato printing or a number game.      2. teacher who listens                               2. Teacher bends at the door to say hello      3. teacher who gives eye contact              3. “That is right, you did come from outside.”      4. teacher who gives attention                   4. “Joshua, which magnet stuck to the metal pan?”      5. meaning is more important than             5. “You think you can jump from the third step?”           correction.      6. interesting activities                              6. “Did you mean that puzzle was simple?”      7. risk taking is possible                            7. “Yes, the car went uphill-uphill then downhill.”      8 .teacher emphasizes key words             8. :”Pedro is here with the play money for your store boys.”      9. helps child join groups                          9. “That block tower is six blocks high.”      10. provides children choices                   10. “Enrico has a new way to cut bananas      11. teacher uses running commentaries    11. Children are recognized by name at circle time      12. makes child feel special                    12. “I’m putting play dough here with the cookie cutters.”