this and that Quiz: What’s Your Child’s Ideal Learning Environment?

Questions:

In thinking about your child’s temperament, 1. which describes you child most of the time?

Answers:

Question 1

Adaptable and outgoing b. Cautious and slow to warm up c. Feisty and energetic d.

2. High activity level

How active is your child?

Low activity level b. How social is your child?

3. Very social

Moderately social

How does your child deal with change? 4. Very tolerant

Less tolerant

Your child is flexible, at ease in new sur- a. roundings, and comfortable with new people. Look for a large group setting that provides social interactions and new experiences.

Your child is thoughtful and tends to be b. cautions with new people and settings. Look for a small group setting that is less overwhelming.

5. Finds things to look at; read books, stares a. out the window, watches people Hums or talks to self b. Fidgets and moves c.

When bored or idle, your child

Your child is passionate and opinionated and c. may have difficulty controlling strong feelings. Your child needs a teacher who knows and understands him. Look for a program where each child has a constant primary teacher – rather than classed with different teachers for different activities – and little staff turnover.

Question 2

Your child is always on the go. Look for an a. individualized approach, safe exploration opportunities, and increased physical play.

Your child explores through her eyes b. and ears. She often chooses to sit quietly, absorbed in an activity. Look for a teacher who engages the child in sensory rich activities.

Question 3

Your child enjoys meeting new people and a. is happiest when interacting with others. Look for large amounts of time spent in interactive, group activities.

Your child is reserved around strangers b. and needs extra time to feel comfortable with new people. Look for a teacher who allows the child to initiate play with others at their own pace.

Question 4

Your child is highly adaptable and copes a. well with frustration. Look for a mixed age setting that offers frequent challenges and adequate stimulation. b. is disrupted and is easily frustrated. Look for same age settings with consistent routine.

Your child gets upset when daily routine

Question 5

Your child has a visual learning style and a. learns by seeing and looking. Look for a program with lots of illustrated book reading and make sure your child sits at the front of the class with a clear view of the teacher.

Your child has an auditory learning style b. and learns by hearing and listening. Look for reading about story times and help your child remember a lesson by telling you about it or repeating instructions.

Your child has a kinesthetic learning c. style and needs to take frequent breaks. Look for programs with manipulative and work stations where work can be done standing.

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