Be someone they know they can count on to listen to them and acknowledge what they are feeling even if they cannot verbalize it, they sometimes just need someone to be there to be in their presence to help them remain in a safe place and they can process. Sometimes just sitting down next to a child is the best thing you can do. Then when…

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Engage in self care activities. Hit the gym, go for a walk, write down some thoughts and feelings about work, find a project to complete

Make a point to be sure your interacting with the child through doing activities together. Taking the time to start and hold conversations . Ensuring
your making eye contact to let them feel that your interested in what they are doing in a positive manner.

Rough day with the kids; I choose ice cream. It works for me. Why not get a sweet treat after keeping it together when your having a bad run.

engage the child on their level, sit down at their level, make eye contact, don’t stand next to them literally sit on the floor with them so your eye to eye so to speak

When something out of the usual day to day occurs. An accident, a natural disaster, a rowdy parent, etc.

Crib with a mattress.

Play game that involve physical movement.

Make it into a song.

I would introduce the family to the classroom, then give them a more in depth tour. I would
point out the exit/entrance, bathroom(s), sinks, hand washing locations, and the myriad of safety
precautions we have put into place to keep their child safe. I would also indicate where we store sensitive information and how we have secured it so…

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Document everything, call cps, provide documentation to my supervisor.

Well, my biggest fear of keeping children safe is making sure i don’t make any mistakes that lead to something happening to one of the children.

Start early and keep regular communication with the parents. Texting is a wonderful tool these days.

Safety

Emotional Impact

The teacher being mean

Use some universal every day items for example a spoon and let the children show you what they can do with that object. Make a drum on the ground with it, put it on their nose, or balance it in their hand or hand to their classmate or you get the idea.

Design a consistent schedule with atleast 1 activity that always stays the same.

Organized space,

Clean and neat

Safe

temperature comfortable

Address the parent from the perspective that your there to help. Put together a script, but also prepare that live conversation is not a scripted one. So, practice with some friends who have kids and ask them to sit with you and pretend this scenario out so you can better anticipate reactions and how your analysis is received. Then tweak…

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It’s important to track progress in an already established format. It allows for analysis by the teacher to check on milestones and observe potential red flags or have tangible information to pass along to parents regarding progress. It’s an easy way to keep track of what you’ve seen in the past and expect in the future and then see if… Read more

I think screen time should not be used at a preschool. The studies show its negative impact and its a well researched fact.

I think arts and crafts are a great way to engage children in serve and return.

I think it’s important to ask how you can help Mrs. Hopkins with her tardy appearances. Maybe there is an unknown there that is causing the issue that you could help design a solution. My facility has a monetary fee in place for late pickups. But, I think it’s always important to ask what’s going on first and then address the issue with…

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Here are the relevant WACs that address these topics

1. Collaboration with Families; WAC 110-300-0100: focuses on the program’s responsibility
to involve families in the planning and implementation of the early
learning curriculum. It pays special attention to the importance of open communication,
respect for family preferences and/or…

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I discovered that the WACs are extremely detailed.

2.) I was shocked just how in-depth the WACs go in dictating the entire operations of an early learning center.

3.) I think it’s extremely helpful to use the WACs as the go to for taking the guess work out of finding the best care practices and also enables me as an educator to be assured I…

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