Creative Activities Final
What is the best way to encourage children to make puppets for their independent dramatic play? A) Have puppet supplies available at all times B) Guide the children in making a papier-mâché puppet C) Assign characters from a story you have just read D) Display models of puppets you have made
A) Have puppet supplies available at all times
Which of the following might diminish a child's fear of masks? A) Play peek-a-boo games with simple masks B) Never make masks with the children C) Use only masks of pretty people D) Only make masks from papier-mâché
A) Play peek-a-boo games with simple masks
How are adult drama and children's dramatic play alike? A) adults and children both imitate other people B) adults and children both have to remember their lines C) adults and children both need to talk clearly D) all of the above
A) adults and children both imitate other people
Which dramatic element is being used when a child imitates the way a favorite television character talks? A) characterization B) narrative C) movement D) communication
A) characterization
Picture cue cards are a useful tool in helping children who have: A) hearing difficulties B) visual difficulties C) physical control difficulties D) all answers are correct
A) hearing difficulties
The main purpose of guided imagery is to: A) strengthen the ability to create mental images B) help people feel better C) take people on imaginary trips D) help people dream better
A) strengthen the ability to create mental images
Sand blocks belong to the woodwind family because they are made from wood. A) True B) False
B) False
The restaurant prop box contains dishes and utensils, a menu from a local fast food restaurant, a receipt book, and an apron. What should be added to make the box more multicultural? A) Plastic food such as hamburgers and French fries B) Menus from local ethnic restaurants C) Play money in different denominations D) Cash register
B) Menus from local ethnic restaurants
Why should young children attend theater productions aimed at children? A) They do not know enough to understand adult performances B) They will learn how to behave as an audience C) They will like being the center of attention D) They will see what they need to do to be better actors
B) They will learn how to behave as an audience
Pantomime is: A) acting in role-playing B) acting without speaking C) acting like a clown D) unplanned and child-initiated acting
B) acting without speaking
Informal dramatic play is usually: A) hard to understand and guide B) child-initiated C) best managed by the teacher D) engaged in only at home
B) child-initiated
What is the main purpose of a persona doll? A) to provide a new friend for the children B) to introduce social topics C) to use in explaining classroom procedures D) all answers are correct
B) to introduce social topics
Which is true about dramatic performance? A) a dramatic play must be performed before an audience. B) A dramatic play must include stories that are performed alone. C) A dramatic performance can be done alone or with a group, and with or without an audience. D) A dramatic performance requires two or more performers.
C) A dramatic performance can be done alone or with a group, and with or without an audience.
How is improvisation different from pantomiming? A) It is more spontaneous B) It is more fun to do C) It uses words as well as movement D) It is more appropriate for toddlers
C) It uses words as well as movement
A story play is created when children: A) are given a scenario and act it out B) use props and costumes in informal play C) combine characters, setting, and plot D) pantomime something that happened to them
C) combine characters, setting, and plot
Mental imagery is: A) creating visual artworks B) creating pictures through acting them out C) creating sensory images in the mind D) using all the senses to learn about the world
C) creating sensory images in the mind
How should teachers enter into children's pretend play? A) Sit quietly and listen B) Tell children how to make their play more interesting C) Help with props D) Stay nearby and stop play if it gets rough
C) help with props
Three children decide to act out the story of Chicken Little, which has just been read to them. They make their own masks to represent the different characters. Then they act out the story over and over, each time changing the ending. This is an example of: A) pantomime B) role-playing C) narrative drama D) storytelling
C) narrative drama
The main purpose of children's pretend play is to: A) help learn professional acting skills B) develop ways to amuse themselves C) practice social behaviors in a safe setting D) all answers are correct
C) practice social behaviors in a safe setting
Because dramatic play integrates so many areas of learning, it can be used to assess: A) language skills B) logical thinking skills C) physical development D) all answers are correct
D) all answers are correct
The elements of dance include which of the following? A) space B) effort C) connection D) all answers are correct
D) all answers are correct
Role-playing skits in which children have to act out a social problem are most appropriate for: A) infants B) toddlers C) preschoolers and kindergartners D) primary age
D) primary age
Which instrument family produces sound when air(wind) is blown inside of it between a reed and surface? A) percussion B) brass C) sting D) keyboard E) woodwind
E) woodwind
what individuals already know about what they are exploring
knowledge
Which of the following describes the dynamics of a piece of music? A) a. a time-based pattern that orders sound and makes it musical B) b. the speed at which a musical composition is played C) c. changes in volume and the accenting of certain tones in a piece of D) d. the highness or lowness of a particular sound
c. changes in volume and the accenting of certain tones in a piece
How do props help children to move? A) They take children's focus off themselves B) They develop muscle strength C) They add color to the movement D) They do not help
A) They take children's focus off themselves
Creative movement activities that have people moving back and forth are using the element of: A) space B) effort C) connection D) all answers are correct
A) space
In art, vertical lines suggest: A) stability and strength B) tension and activity C) force, weight, boldness, or strength D) calm and quiet
A) stability and strength
Positive space is: A) the space taken up with lines, colors, shapes, and forms B) the space left between or surrounding subject matter, symbols, or shapes C) the space between the baselines of ground and sky D) the space in which the artist produces artwork
A) the space taken up with lines, colors, shapes, and forms
Which of the following summarizes Piaget's beliefs about how children learn? A) Children are active learners who construct their own knowledge of the world from their experiences B) Children are born with innate preferences that determine what they learn C) Children learn only from watching what other people do D) All answers are correct
A) Children are active learners who construct their own knowledge of the world from their experiences
What is one way to help children accept those with special needs? What is one way to help children accept those with special needs? A) Do not deny differences and address curiosity by answering questions and sharing equipment B) Make sure that they see people with special needs only for brief periods of time C) Always talk quietly around people with special needs D) All answers are correct
A) Do not deny differences and address curiosity by answering questions and sharing equipment
In order to have children explore force, which activity would be the best? A) Have them imagine they are digging a giant hole B) Have them imagine they are baby birds in a nest C) Have them imagine they are a tree D) Have them imagine they are sleeping
A) Have them imagine they are digging a giant hole
Which of the following is a way the arts help children develop social skills? A) The arts allow children to work with others to successfully reach a common goal B) The arts help children understand themselves better and express their feelings more openly C) The arts teach children ways to use the tools and techniques appropriate for each art form D) The arts let children try out new things and use their creativity
A) The arts allow children to work with others to successfully reach a common goal
A harp belongs to the string instrument family. A) True B) False
A) True
A safe environment for children moving includes adequate space, no sharp edges, well-marked boundaries, and an appropriate surface. A) True B) False
A) True
A trumpet belongs in the brass instrument family. A) True B) False
A) True
Adding props help children move more freely by taking the focus off of themselves. A) True B) False
A) True
Body movements are controlled by the interaction of our muscular and skeletal system, kinesthetic awareness, and vestibular. A) True B) False
A) True
Dance for young children should not focus on learning the steps, but on the process of moving. A) True B) False
A) True
Percussion instruments make sounds when they are hit, shaken, rubbed, or scratched, which causes the instrument to vibrate and produce a sound. A) True B) False
A) True
How can color-blind children participate in color activities? A) Use scented materials and arrange colors in the same order every time. B) Emphasize the names of colors. C) Encourage children to use the correct colors. D) Don't provide materials in colors they can't see.
A) Use scented materials and arrange colors in the same order every time.
Red is an example of: A) a primary color B) an intermediate color C) a secondary color D) a neutral color
A) a primary color
A creative arts activity: A) allows children to make their own choices B) has simple directions C) is always messy D) all answers are correct
A) allows children to make their own choices
These colors are opposite each other on the color wheel: A) complementary colors B) cool colors C) warm colors D) intermediate colors
A) complementary colors
A teacher gives a child blue and yellow paint and asks, "What color will these make when they mix together?" This is an example of which kind of response? A) describing an art concept B) paraphrasing C) soliciting a prediction D) eliciting a story
A) describing an art concept
Group arts projects help children learn that: A) it can be fun working with others B) it takes longer to make something when you work together C) it is better to work with others than by yourself D) it is much easier to work with others
A) it can be fun working with others
What are the four areas from which learning goals for the arts should come? A) knowledge, dispositions, skills, and feelings B) knowledge, culture, other subjects, and emotional development C) knowledge, physical development, brain development, and arts techniques D) all answers are correct
A) knowledge, dispositions, skills, and feelings
Which of the following is an example of a responsive activity? A) making a mural of flowers after a walk in a garden B) learning a song about the topic of study C) following up a collage experience by making collages using different types of paper D) making a finger painting for the first time
A) making a mural of flowers after a walk in a garden
A child who sits quietly watching others playing in the sandbox is exhibiting what level of play? A) observing B) solitary C) parallel D) cooperative
A) observing
Which of the following are good ways to prevent behavior problems from happening? A) provide plenty of space and supplies B) make everyone wait to begin at the same time C) allow children to work without supervision D) none of these answers is correct
A) provide plenty of space and supplies
This instrument was originally made from a dried cactus. A) rainstick B) maracas C) claves D) none of the above
A) rainstick
Examples of complementary colors are: A) red and green B) yellow and red C) purple and orange D) blue and red
A) red and green
Visual perception is the ability to: A) see with your eyes. B) touch things you can see. C) see, recognize, and mentally manipulate shapes, colors, and images. D) judge weight and temperature.
A) see with your eyes.
Which of the following statements would develop tactile perception? A) "Look at all the colors on that quilt!" B) "Doesn't the quilt feel fluffy?" C) "Can you see the pattern in the quilt?" D) "How many rectangular shapes can you count?"
B) "Doesn't the quilt feel fluffy?"
Which of the following statements would increase children's SENSORY awareness? A) "That's a nice painting." B) "Which is stickier, the paste or the glue?" C) "You used a lot of paste." D) "Why did you put the red shape there?"
B) "Which is stickier, the paste or the glue?"
Which type of play is being described? A group of children are laughing and play a game of basketball in the gym. A) Parallel Play B) Cooperative Play C) Organized Play D) Solitary Play
B) Cooperative Play
What is the difference between creative movement and dance? A) Creative movement is done by young children and dance is done by adults B) Dance is more formal and directed than creative movement activities C) Creative movement is haphazard, and dance is patterned D) There is no difference
B) Dance is more formal and directed than creative movement activities
A piano belongs in the string instrument. A) True B) False
B) False
A saxophone belongs to the brass instrument family. A) True B) False
B) False
Brass instruments are ALWAYS made of brass and make a sound when air is blown inside of them. A) True B) False
B) False
It is not a good practice to keep the environment consistent or provide padded surfaces when involving students with special needs in creative movement activities. A) True B) False
B) False
Movement is not essential to brain development. A) True B) False
B) False
Woodwind instruments may be plucked or bowed to create a vibration that produces a unique sound. A) True B) False
B) False
You should not select music that is instrumental to encourage creative movement. A) True B) False
B) False
Which of the following is a good way to address biased comments? A) Contact the parents immediately and have a conference about it B) Immediately address the negative comment and comfort the victim, then identify what was unfair about it C) Ignore the comment, but later teach an anti-bias lesson D) All answers are correct
B) Immediately address the negative comment and comfort the victim, then identify what was unfair about it
Children's play is considered a creative act because: A) It mimics adult behavior B) It is spontaneous and imaginative C) It is hard to understand D) All answers are correct
B) It is spontaneous and imaginative
Which of the following describes Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences? A) There are two main ways of learning—linguistic and mathematical B) There are eight or more biological and psychological potentials in every human being C) Everyone is born with a set level of intelligence D) All answers are correct
B) There are eight or more biological and psychological potentials in every human being
Which child is most likely to exhibit creative behavior? A) a sick, hungry child B) a child who feels secure C) a child who is taught there is only one right way to do something D) a child afraid to take risks
B) a child who feels secure
Shape is an appropriate criterion for critiquing: A) a one-dimensional object that has length or width B) a two-dimensional object that has length and width C) a three-dimensional object that has length, width, and depth D) an object that encloses a space
B) a two-dimensional object that has length and width
How much space do children need to move without interference from each other and other objects? A) two body lengths B) arms' length C) a foot on each side D) 20 square feet
B) arms' length
Creative movement activities: A) have as their main purpose the physical development of the child B) ask children to imitate behaviors and actions with their bodies C) have children carefully practicing dance steps D) are no different from music activities
B) ask children to imitate behaviors and actions with their bodies
Discriminating sounds, pitches, and rhythms is the main function of what kind of perception? A) visual B) auditory C) olfactory D) gustatory
B) auditory
Examples of neutral colors are: A) brown and tan B) black and white C) gray and taupe D) brown and black
B) black and white
Which is the best definition of the arts? A) anything made by hand B) creative expression of culture and history C) arrangement of spatial elements D) the use of art materials
B) creative expression of culture and history
Which of the following is NOT one of the artistic elements? A) line B) intensity C) space D) pattern & rhythm
B) intensity
The arts help children develop emotionally by: A) allowing them to manipulate art tools with their hands B) providing a way to express deep feelings C) giving them opportunities to talk with each other D) developing skill using the arts' elements
B) providing a way to express deep feelings
Dances for young children should be: A) based on folk dances B) short, rhythmic, and open-ended C) done with careful footwork D) taught by a professional dance teacher
B) short, rhythmic, and open-ended
A child is playing with a rattle peacefully while shaking it up and down in a pattern. This represents what type of play? A) observing B) solitary C) parallel D) organized
B) solitary
In art, diagonal lines suggest: A) stability and strength B) tension and activity C) force, weight, boldness, or strength D) calm and quiet
B) tension and activity
Negative space is: A) the space taken up with lines, colors, shapes, and forms B) the space left between or surrounding subject matter, symbols, or shapes C) the space between the baselines of ground and sky D) the space in which the artist signs his or her name
B) the space left between or surrounding subject matter, symbols, or shapes
Parallel play is when: A) children work together on the same project B) two children sit beside each other and one imitates the actions of the other C) an adult interacts directly with one child D) none of these answers is correct
B) two children sit beside each other and one imitates the actions of the other
All the following are examples of activities that help children learn to work together EXCEPT: A) making a mural B) working side by side at an easel C) taking turns using the glue bottle D) sharing a box of markers
B) working side by side at an easel
What would be the best response to a child who has just mixed together all the paint colors into a muddy brown mess? A) "Too bad. Now you have no more pretty colors." B) "Don't mix the colors. It just makes a mess." C) "When all the colors mixed, what color did you get?" D) "Artists usually mix only two colors together."
C) "When all the colors mixed, what color did you get?"
In order to have children explore level, which activity would you choose? A) Have them imagine they are rubber bands B) Have them imagine they are riding in a car C) Have them imagine they are riding on a swing D) Have them imagine they are floating in a boat
C) Have them imagine they are riding on a swing
What role does knowledge play in the creative process? A) Smarter people are more creative B) It makes it easier to imitate other creative works C) It provides a basis from which to explore new ideas D) All answers are correct
C) It provides a basis from which to explore new ideas
Which of the following is a characteristic of a creative work? A) It is a traditional design B) It is similar to other works C) It serves a need or solves a problem D) All answers are correct
C) It serves a need or solves a problem
Which of the following children would probably benefit from art therapy? A) a child who often uses the same colors every time she paints B) a child who always draws her mother big and her father small C) a child whose family was killed in a tornado D) a child who draws a picture of a monster eating the teacher
C) a child whose family was killed in a tornado
Purple is an example of: A) a primary color B) an intermediate color C) a secondary color D) a neutral color
C) a secondary color
Three preschoolers are painting a picture together on a large piece of paper in the hallway. This represents what type of play? A) parallel B) solitary C) cooperative D) organized
C) cooperative
The arts consist of four sub disciplines: A) music, dance, song, and drawing B) visual art, creative movement, sculpture, and poetry C) dance, drama, visual art, and music D) literature, painting, composing, and dancing
C) dance, drama, visual art, and music
We can help children gain the knowledge needed for creativity in art by: A) providing models for them to copy B) setting limits on their freedom to explore C) describing the arts elements they use in their creative work D) offering a new arts activity every day
C) describing the arts elements they use in their creative work
Open-ended creative movement explorations allow children to: A) imitate the teacher's movements B) follow each other around the room C) figure out different ways they can move their bodies D) become more energetic
C) figure out different ways they can move their bodies
A work of art can be critiqued in terms of: A) the viewer's likes and dislikes B) the emotional responses the work elicits C) how successfully the artist has used one or more of the artistic elements D) the message the artist is attempting to communicate
C) how successfully the artist has used one or more of the artistic elements
The unique quality of a sound that lets us identify it is called the: A) a. rhythm. B) b. timbre. C) c. dynamics. D) d. pitch.
b. timbre
The baric sense is the ability to A) make sense of sounds from different sources. B) sense three-dimensional forms by touch alone. C) judge the weight on an object. D) make sense of meaningful words from noise.
C) judge the weight on an object.
Intermediate colors are: A) made by mixing two primary colors in equal amounts B) opposite each other on the color wheel C) made by mixing an adjoining primary and secondary color in equal amounts D) pigments that do not have a particular color
C) made by mixing an adjoining primary and secondary color in equal amounts
Secondary colors are: A) opposite each other on the color wheel B) pigments that do not have particular color C) made by mixing together two primary colors in equal amounts D) colors in their pure, unmixed forms
C) made by mixing together two primary colors in equal amounts
Black and white are examples of: A) complementary colors B) cool colors C) neutral colors D) intermediate colors
C) neutral colors
Which instrument family includes drums, chimes, and bells? A) Woodwind B) Brass C) percussion D) string E) keyboard
C) percussion
These colors are used to produce all other colors: A) complementary colors B) neutral colors C) primary colors D) intermediate colors
C) primary colors
To provide an intrinsically motivating environment, a teacher should: A) give out stickers B) say "Good work" when children make something creative C) provide many choices and be accepting of the artwork children produce D) all answers are correct
C) provide many choices and be accepting of the artwork children produce
If it is necessary to interrupt children who are immersed in an art activity, a teacher should do all the following EXCEPT: A) make eye contact B) speak gently C) tell children they have worked long enough D) offer assurance that the work can be finished later
C) tell children they have worked long enough
Sarah, a preschool teacher, introduces her students to cups of water at different safe temperatures. The children dip their fingers in and order the cups from cold to warm water. Which of the following is a part of the tactile sense that the children explore with this task? A) baric B) stereognostic C) thermic D) gustatory
C) thermic
Child artists are typically not as concerned about design or composition as adults because: A) they do little planning before engaging in art production B) they take a parts-to-whole perspective when looking at art C) they are more interested in the process than the finished product D) they are unaware of abstract concepts such as unity, variety, and contrast considered in evaluating design and composition
C) they are more interested in the process than the finished product
Which of the following is the most appropriate thing to say to a child about his painting? A) " You used way to much green on your picture!" B) "All this green makes me feel upset!" C) "That's the best painting you ever made!" D) "You used so many different greens in this painting!"
D) "You used so many different greens in this painting!"
Which of the following is a good way to promote cooperative behavior? A) Offer supplies in common containers B) Have two or three children sit together C) Have children take turns working D) All answers are correct
D) All answers are correct
Black is an example of: A) a primary color B) an intermediate color C) a secondary color D) a neutral color
D) a neutral color
Creativity can be seen as: A) the creation of an original product B) breaking the rules C) using problem solving skills D) all answers are correct
D) all answers are correct
In art, a line: A) is a visible mark made by an artistic tool B) does not exist in nature C) is used to make letters, words, numerals, symbols, and signs D) all answers are correct
D) all answers are correct
The arts affect children's growing brains by: A) stimulating the senses B) activating spatial memory C) enriching the environment D) all answers are correct
D) all answers are correct
What is important to consider in choosing which holidays to celebrate with your children? A) making sure that holidays are not the only time cultures are studied B) being sure that all children's traditions and heritage are recognized C) avoiding the use of stereotypic holiday symbols in arts activities D) all answers are correct
D) all answers are correct
In art, horizontal lines suggest: A) stability and strength B) tension and activity C) force, weight, boldness, or strength D) calm and quiet
D) calm and quiet
Harriet, a preschool teacher, sets up a table with a variety of fruits for the children to smell and taste. Activities like these help children improve what sense? A) tactile B) auditory C) visual D) gustatory
D) gustatory
Rhythm sticks belong to which instrument family? A) Woodwind B) brass C) strings D) percussion
D) percussion
Neutral colors are: A) made by mixing two primary colors in equal amounts B) opposite each other on the color wheel C) made by mixing an adjoining primary and secondary color in equal amounts D) pigments that do not have a particular color
D) pigments that do not have a particular color
Which of the following will best nurture children's creativity? A) scolding a child for spilling paint on the floor B) cutting out a shape for a child having trouble using a scissors C) putting "good job" stickers on each child's art work D) providing time for children to explore new materials and techniques
D) providing time for children to explore new materials and techniques
The primary colors are: A) red, green, and blue B) black, white, and brown C) black and white D) red, blue, and yellow
D) red, blue, and yellow
Which sense is key for recognizing colors, shapes, and dimensions? A) olfactory B) tactile C) gustatory D) visual
D) visual
being intensely focused on creating something unique with this knowledge and skill
immersion
a period of time in which individuals think and process what they know and what they wish to do
incubation
the inner drive to accomplish something
motivation
the tangible expression or product that is the end result of the creative process
production
the development of expertise in using tools and materials or in carrying out an action
skill
