The Learning Ladder

A Reading and Writing Curriculum for Early Care and Education Teachers, Children and Families

Module 4: Observing and Recording Children's Behavior

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Connecting Observations

Instructions: For each sentence, pick the connecting word below that best fills in the blank.There may be more than one word you can use, so decide which you think explains the situation in the best way. Check your answers at the bottom of the page.

Please answer the questions below by clicking on the small circle (button) next to the answer you think is best. If you can't answer a question, just go on to the next one. When you have finished, choose Check Answers at the bottom of the page to see your score.

1. The teachers reviewed the previous examples of Sam's art work. They could see the way he held a pencil had improved ________ the lines in his drawings had become darker and stronger.

until
while
because
--
(I don't know / no answer)

2. Lina had not realized that Hector and Lucy used scissors with difficulty ________ she observed them using the art materials.

because
until
but
--
(I don't know / no answer)

3. Teachers observed Tina moving around a lot while sitting on the floor during morning circle. She was able to sit quietly and participate in circle activities ________ they brought rug squares to the circle for children to sit on.

but
until
after
--
(I don't know / no answer)

4. Terrence seems to have a difficult time adjusting to classroom routines. The teachers had not realized that he was having trouble moving from one activity to another ________ they observed him for a few days.

so
when
because
--
(I don't know / no answer)

5. Helen met with Rickie's parents, and wants to use his portfolio ________ she is talking about the progress he has made since coming to her classroom.

so
after
while
--
(I don't know / no answer)


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