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Q: Clay and play dough are materials that work for all learning styles. a. Trueb. False

Q: Clay is best bought in its moist form. a. Trueb. False

Q: Henry Moore is a good artist to use when explaining pottery. a. Trueb. False

Q: When young children first learn to use a three-dimensional material, they follow a different developmental sequence than with two-dimensional materials. a. True b. False

Q: Woodworking is more appropriate for very young children than for older children. a. Trueb. False

Q: Cardboard construction is an appropriate three-dimensional activity for children of all ages. a. Trueb. False

Q: Children in the middle and upper elementary grades prefer two-dimensional activities over three-dimensional activities. a. True b. False

Q: Assemblage is an art form involving the juxtaposition of objects. a. Trueb. False

Q: Assets of paper pulp are that it is easy to work with, is not costly, and is sturdy. a. Trueb. False

Q: Modeling refers to making examples for children to duplicate. a. Trueb. False

Q: The development of schema in three-dimensional media is different from that in two-dimensional media. a. Trueb. False

Q: Many children aged 4 to 5 can put together basic clay forms to make up figures. a. Trueb. False

Q: A toddler able to draw basic forms can also make clay into similar forms. a. Trueb. False

Q: Random manipulation is comparable to the scribble stage. a. Trueb. False

Q: The term "threedimensional art" refers to any art form that has at least three sides. a. True b. False

Q: Why is plasticene not as good as potter's clay for three-dimensional work with young children?

Q: Why is potter's clay a good three-dimensional material for young children?

Q: Forming clay figures is comparable to what two-dimensional art stage?

Q: What are some examples of three-dimensional art activities?

Q: What are some good types of wood for children's woodworking experiences?

Q: What are some materials to use with cardboard construction projects?

Q: Why should you rarely have children make something permanent with clay?

Q: How would you add variety to clay activities?

Q: Working with three-dimensional media enhances:a. a child's selfconfidence and selfconcept.b. hand-eye coordination. c. language development. d. all of the above.

Q: Three-dimensional activities for children with visual impairments are: a. generally not recommended. b. possible with the help of a teacher's aide. c. not possible unless the child is partially sighted. d. possible because the children can use their heightened sense of touch.

Q: Children with ADHD:a. have too limited attention spans to attempt three-dimensional activities. b. need help in the gluing or pasting process.c. need only a few materials available at a time. d. all of the above.

Q: One idea for helping the child with physical impairments in an assemblage activity is to:a. have the teacher aide glue the parts together for the child.b. make certain all necessary materials are placed within the child's reach.c. involve the physical therapist for suggestions. d. all of the above.

Q: Activities involving assemblage for children with developmental delays:a. can involve modifying the gluing and pasting process. b. are not appropriate because of physical disabilities.c. can be done with the aid of physical therapists. d. all of the above.

Q: As related to children's individual learning styles, clay appeals to:a. those who are nature smart. b. those who are person smart. c. those who are body smart.d. all of the above.

Q: Clay is:a. used mainly as the base for plasticene. b. used in a moist form.c. used as is from the earth. d. all of the above.

Q: What countries were the first to use small stamps for seals?

Q: Why is slick paper not appropriate for printing activities?

Q: Define collage.

Q: What is the best way to get bright, rich color from a crayon?

Q: What should children be provided with instead of ditto sheets and coloring books?

Q: Define picture making.

Q: General safety points to remember when scissors are used by children include:a. children should always cut inward. b. children should walk with scissors.c. children should never spin scissors on the table.d. children should always cut inward and never walk with scissors.

Q: When cleaning paint brushes:a. place a small amount of soap in the palm of the hands. b. gently rub the bristles of the brush in soapy palmsc. place a small amount of soap in the palm of the hands, gently rub the bristles of the brush in soapy palms, blot, and gently reshape the bristles into a point.d. blot and gently reshape bristles into a point.

Q: Regarding the cleaning of paint brushes, be sure to:a. rinse brushes under hot water.b. rinse the brush under gently running hot water to remove all of the soap. c. gently blot the brush on a paper tower testing for missed paint.d. dry brushes horizontally.

Q: When older children make murals, encourage them to think about:a. the end product.b. the use of the materials.c. the composition of the mural. d. all of the above.

Q: Using coloring books or ditto sheets is:a. appropriate for upper elementary students. b. appropriate for children over the age of 4. c. not appropriate until high school.d. not appropriate at any age.

Q: Good surfaces for crayon drawings are: a. foil, wrapping paper, and newspaper. b. newspaper, cardboard, and cloth.c. newspaper, cardboard, and foil. d. Styrofoam and newspaper.

Q: Some good containers for paint are:a. glass containers. b. paper cups.c. coffee cans. d. glasses.

Q: A good way to help stimulate children's spontaneity and experimentation in twodimensional art activities is to listen to:a. music and stories. b. a lecture on art.c. a story.d. none of the above.

Q: Some appropriate printmaking techniques for young children are:a. brayer printing and found-object printing. b. Styrofoam prints and brayer printing.c. fingerprints and photo printing.d. found-object printing and vegetable printing.

Q: A way to introduce printmaking activities is:a. to research famous artists' prints.b. to discuss wrapping paper, clothing, and wallpaper in which there are designs. c. to provide models of other children's work.d. none of the above.

Q: Some creative ways to use chalk with young children are:a. chalk on slick paper and chalk sand painting. b. chalk sand painting and chalk on sidewalks. c. chalk on wet paper and chalk sand painting. d. chalk on wax paper and chalk sand painting.

Q: Some suggestions for working with cut paper artwork with older children are:a. folding, fringing, pleating, curling, and weaving the paper. b. tearing and pasting.c. pasting first, then placing torn pieces on paste. d. none of the above.

Q: Brushes should always be rinsed between colors of paint. a. Trueb. False

Q: A variety of brushes are best for young children to use in painting. a. Trueb. False

Q: Children's book artists such as Beatrix Potter and Eric Carle are excellent choices to motivate a child's creativity in art activities. a. Trueb. False

Q: A mural is a form of three-dimensional storytelling. a. Trueb. False

Q: Given sufficient paste and a piece of paper, a child almost invariably will smear the paste as if it were fingerpaint. a. Trueb. False

Q: For safety reasons, printing activities are best done inside. a. Trueb. False

Q: Mural making is an excellent project for the "person smart" child. a. Trueb. False

Q: Crayons are generally a single-use art implement. a. Trueb. False

Q: For best results with tempera paint, prepare only the amount needed. a. Trueb. False

Q: The term "picture making" refers to printing with objects to make representational art. a. True b. False

Q: Collage is not an appropriate activity for older children in middle and upper elementary levels. a. Trueb. False

Q: "Collage" is an Italian word meaning "to paste." a. True b. False

Q: "Pulling the print" means pulling the print off the block. a. True b. False

Q: Children in the middle and upper elementary levels are usually able to use an ink roller in printing experiences. a. Trueb. False

Q: A relief print is created by pressing an object against a flat surface to create a design. a. Trueb. False

Q: A digital camera can assist in keeping a portfolio of a child's work. a. True b. False

Q: Powdered paint is called tempura. a. Trueb. False

Q: Picture making refers to photographic activities. a. Trueb. False

Q: Ditto sheets and worksheets:a. stifle a child's creativity.b. are acceptable as seatwork.c. are good for children with ADHD. d. keep children occupied.

Q: Imported art materials are:a. appropriate for use with older children. b. cheaper and easier to use.c. not as safe as U.S. products.d. produced under the same standards as the U.S..

Q: Examples of "creative fakes" are:a. prints of famous paintings.b. another teacher's craft ideas.c. original ideas. d. ditto sheets.

Q: The national standards in the arts cover:a. dance, painting, and theater. b. painting, music, and dance.c. dance, music, theater and visual arts. d. dance, digital arts, music and theater.

Q: The child with visual disabilities needs:a. low-contrast materials.b. to be able to read Braille.c. an area with reduced glare and shadows. d. all of the above.

Q: Some children with physical disabilities prefer: a. not to do art activities. b. using short, fat, writing utensils. c. using thin crayons, pencils, markers, and paintbrushes. d. using short, fat, writing utensils and thin crayons, pencils, markers, and paint brushes.

Q: For children with developmental delays:a. open-ended art activities are appropriate. b. preplanned art activities work best.c. special education curriculum activities work best. d. all of the above.

Q: Working with chalk:a. makes it difficult for a child to freely express himself or herself. b. is not appropriate for young children.c. encourages free expression. d. all of the above.

Q: Painting at an easel for young preschoolers is:a. difficult.b. often not appropriate. c. often appropriate.d. difficult and often not appropriate.

Q: Materials that appeal to a child's multiple intelligences:a. are often difficult to plan for. b. encourage a child's creativity. c. encourage exploration.d. are often difficult to plan for and encourage a child's creativity.

Q: The best paper for drawing isa. sheets of paper less than 8x12 inches.b. sturdy sheets of manila paper 18x24 inches. c. sturdy sheets of wrapping paper.d. butcher paper.

Q: When purchasing paint for art activities, purchase:a. only oil-based paints. b. in large quantities.c. only water-based paints. d. the cheapest available.

Q: Because young preschool children have a limited attention span, it is best to:a. not plan art activities for this age.b. plan only large motor activities for this age.c. plan several activities and alternative activities. d. plan only fine motor activities for this age.

Q: Toddlers need materials that area. sturdy and have the small pieces in a separate bag.b. sturdy, are practically indestructible, and have no tiny pieces. c. sturdy and of good quality.d. none of the above.