Block Play for Infants and Toddlers *End of Course Assignment* 9/9

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Question 1 - 10 Points

a. What does STEM stand for?

Science, Technology, Epidemiology and MathScience, Technology, Engineering and ModelingScience, Technology, Engineering and Math

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STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and math.

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STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and math.

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STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and math.

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Question 2 - 10 points

b. Which of the following is NOT a STEM related benefit of block play?

Emotional DevelopmentProblem Solving SkillsCooperative Group Work

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Emotional Development is typically NOT a stem related benefit of block play. While some aspects of block play may support emotional development, it is not one of the most prevalent benefits of STEM related block play.

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Emotional Development is typically NOT a stem related benefit of block play. While some aspects of block play may support emotional development, it is not one of the most prevalent benefits of STEM related block play.

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Emotional Development is typically NOT a stem related benefit of block play. While some aspects of block play may support emotional development, it is not one of the most prevalent benefits of STEM related block play.

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Question 3 - 10 Points

True or False

c. Which is an example of block play for infants?

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Block play for infants is typically rooted in sensory experiences such as touch, taste, sight, sound and smell.

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Block play for infants is typically rooted in sensory experiences such as touch, taste, sight, sound and smell.

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Block play for infants is typically rooted in sensory experiences such as touch, taste, sight, sound and smell. Therefore your answer should be "All of the above" as it includes several senses.

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Question 4 - 10 Points

d. Which of the following is an example of toddler block play?

Leon collects blocks of similar shape and size.Leon stacks blocks and pushes them over intentionally.Leon avoids the block area as he doesn't like the loud noises that come from that area.All of the above.None of the above.

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Anyway Leon interacts with the blocks is an example of toddler block play.

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Anyway Leon interacts with the blocks is an example of toddler block play.

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Question 5 - 10 Points

Joy is 3 years old. She brings a set of farm animals to the block area and begins building a farm for them.

e. How might her teacher or caregiver support STEM related block play even further in this situation?

Her teacher doesn't need to do anything, Joy is already doing enough STEM related block play.While Joy is already engaged in STEM related block play, her teacher can give her additional materials to extend her play.Her teacher should get down to Joy's level to observe and record her progress with concepts such as spatial awareness, symbolic thinking and object permanence.

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While Joy is already engaged in STEM related block play, her teacher can give her additional materials to extend her play.

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While Joy is already engaged in STEM related block play, her teacher can give her additional materials to extend her play.

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Question 6 - 10 Points

f. Why should block play be considered for STEM?

Block play provides multiple STEM concepts in a common material.Block play provides a new technological process for children to discover.Block play is a fun activity that allows for authentic STEM assessments.

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Block play provides multiple STEM concepts in a common material.

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Block play provides multiple STEM concepts in a common material.

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Question 7 - 10 Points

g. How does block play support the science of STEM for infants and toddlers?

It gives children the opportunity to learn what elements come together to make the blocks.It is a complicated process and should be handled carefully and with intention.It gives children the opportunity to test hypotheses, make observations and draw conclusions.

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It gives children the opportunity to test hypotheses, make observations and draw conclusions.

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It gives children the opportunity to test hypotheses, make observations and draw conclusions.

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Question 8 - 10 Points

h. How does block play support the technology of STEM for infants and toddlers?

During block play sometimes children need to solve a problem by creating something.Block play can be inspired by television or computer exposure.During block play children can use electronic devices to further their play.

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During block play sometimes children need to solve a problem by creating something.

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During block play sometimes children need to solve a problem by creating something..

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Question 9 - 10 Points

i. How does block play support the engineering of STEM for infants and toddlers?

It's a toy that is easily accessible, teaches symmetry and also statistical information.It's a building material that teaches children basic engineering and construction skills.It's a toy that doesn't make noise, get messy, or dissolve, therefore it can create a structure.

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It's a building material that teaches children basic engineering and construction skills.

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It's a building material that teaches children basic engineering and construction skills.

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Question 10 - 10 Points

j. How does block play support the mathematics of STEM for infants and toddlers?

Blocks are perfect size for infants and toddlers to hold in order to play and explore the materials.Block play has been shown to correlate with higher math test scores for older children.Block play teaches important math skills such as shape, weight, classification and more.

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Block play teaches important math skills such as shape, weight, classification and more.

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Block play teaches important math skills such as shape, weight, classification and more.

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