According to Erikson, preschoolers are in the initiative versus guilt stage of their psychosocial development. Activities that provide students with the freedom to explore will allow teachers to support students’ natural desire to be active, independent, and involved in learning.

Faith is building a tower with blocks and asks Mary Beth if she wants to build too. Dmiyah shares her five carrots with her friend and breaks one in half to make the shares even. Tori volunteers to be the first to try out the new game with the teacher. Which child or children exhibit problem-solving skills?

Match the activity with the phonological awareness skill that it targets. 

McCallie is starting kindergarten next week and her parents are assessing her level of readiness for school. They have provided books and a wide range of activities and experiences, and they have made sure she is able to dress and care for herself. She spends time with friends in the neighborhood riding bikes and playing on her playscape. She seldom asks for anything even when she really wants a toy or a privilege. She usually shrugs when an adult asks her a question. What, if any, kindergarten readiness skills is McCallie lacking?

The stratum corneum is made mostly of dead, keratinized cells.

In 100-200 words, define school readiness in your own words. What are some skills that preschoolers should possess to be ready for Kindergarten? 

Three pre-K teachers are planning for their upcoming school year. Mrs. Sue-Ellen, one of the teachers, gives away her time slot for her children to play outdoors. She believes her job is to get the children ready for kindergarten by focusing on academics. What are expert educators most likely to say to Mrs. Sue-Ellen?

Chondrocytes are cells that maintain:

Epithelial tissue is described as avascular, which means it:

Which is a common health risk in a middle-aged adult?