| A | B |
| Concrete | Tangible, having visible shape/form; something you can see or touch. |
| Environment | Surroundings |
| Motor skills | Learning to use large and/or small muscles. |
| Objective | Statement of what is to be learned or accomplished in a learning activity. |
| Passive | Not participating; watching/observing |
| Spontaneity | Tendency to act on impulse; let things happen naturally. |
| Teachable moment | Time when children are ready to learn. |
| Teaching style | Way a teacher conducts classes. |
| Closed-end materials | Materials meant to be used in one way, with one intended outcome. |
| Open-ended materials | Can be used in a variety of ways...no one correct way. |
| Manipulatives | Toys/materials children can touch, move, or change |
| Multi-purpose | May be used in a variety of ways. |
| non-toxic | Not poisonous or harmful. |