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Question 1. Explain the relationship between fantasy and science fiction. What are the similarities between the two? What are the differences? Provide an example of a fantasy book and a science fiction book, and explain how and why each book is a good illustration of that category/genre.

Question 2. Share two children's book which you particularly like for the grade level that you plan to teach (or the grade level you are teaching now, if you are in a classroom already). Choose two books that are different from one another. Then briefly sketch out an activity that might be done with each particular book to extend it in the classroom, engaging children.

Question 3. How would you help a toddler cope with anger? Describe a recent experience with an angry toddler and what you did in response? Was it aligned with the information in the textbook? Share a resource with the class on this topic.

Question 4. Why do you think teaching prosocial skills to young children is a significant part of early childhood curriculum? List behaviors you think indicate positive social development. How can educators and parents encourage these behaviors in the first three years?

Question 5. Let's Talk About It: Teacher-Child Interactions Video

What are your strengths and weaknesses when it comes to interaction with infants and toddlers? What information in the video are you going to work at improving your interactions?