Learner AJ Lindsey
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Sometimes being aware of their body language and responses and then communicating to them what you notice (in a positive manner) is one of the better ways. Helping them be more aware of physicality, since they may not put words to emotions yet, is a way they can also monitor themselves. Once you point it out help them find a way to mend the behavior and relax to let go of the stress.
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Take a step back and think, deep breathe, stretch, and once you feel your thoughts are sorted talk it out with a peer or maybe even someone like a friend who isn’t involved with your work if needed. Sometimes having someone who listens as an outsider to the situation helps me more than someone who is experiencing the same, but it depends on the situation.
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Listening, being at eye level, playing with them, and having back and forth exchanges are all responsive exchanges that happen every day with the children
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Make sure to greet every child with a positive and welcoming attitude, return the serves, pay attention to their needs, try to have 1 on 1 moments, remember the little things and favorites of the children to offer up what interests them most in the classroom.
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When dealing with emergencies and with handling children who are more difficult, because you don’t want to respond incorrectly and then cause unwanted accidental harm.
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A single crib with a firm mattress and side rails that do not slide up and down. A sleep sack can be used if it falls under correct safety standards and if provided by parents. No blankets, stuffies, pillows, bumpers
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Create space for physical activity where possible, sing songs and make up dances to teach things, make games based off of interests that then incorporate physical movements like simon says and red light green light when going into activities or going to other locations.
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You can make healthy habits fun by creating games, songs, call and responses, dances etc. You can also make them more fun by being a part of the experience by participating yourself, some kids think its fun and cool to do and act as the adult in the room does.
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I would show them where everything is located, including personal items, safety equipment, emergency equipment, cleaners, and explain why they are where they are and how they are used and when. If they have questions answer honestly and explain maybe why we have certain equipment or items, like wooden slides and how they are monitored to be safe. Let them know how often things are cleaned or picked up and organized, and why. Assure them everyone has the same safety training and if you can’t answer a question, go find out and get back to them with it and assure them you care enough to be retaught and learn as well.
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Document everything, look for signs, once a few are present talk to your director and make the report, continue to monitor and look for signs.
You don’t need to be sure, if you send in a report do so if there seems to be a tangible reason to but you don’t have to wait for more signs or investigate on your own. Getting a report in sooner and being wrong is better than sending in a report too late or never sending one.
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One of my biggest worries would be not seeing the signs that something was wrong when I could have, or making a call based off of warning signs that is incorrect that may cause harm.
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Keep constant consistent communication, showing you are a calm, trustworthy, and professional. Take a step back and try to calm a situation if needed and if you cant, then try to schedule a time to talk once people are settled and have had time to think things through.
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3 wants: My child to feel safe and comfortable and for me to trust the provider
A multitude of different activities using all parts of learning
Consistency in every aspect, from schedule, to temperament, to trust
3 fears: The provider might not discipline the same way as I do, which may undermine my practices
My child doesn’t involve themself as much, and teacher doesn’t try to help them engage
My child is developmentally behind and I haven’t noticed, and neither have they so we don’t
know they need extra help
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Ask questions and provide fun and creative tasks to engage them in finding the answers or a answer. If a kid asks about maybe a material or item and what properties make it what it is, provide other items to compare. Example: What is paper made from? Provide different textures and colors and types of paper along with natural items and materials like natural wood and types of cloth or cotton and let them explore, give them tools or equipment to cut, wet, tear, a light to see through the materials etc. Guide them by asking more questions and giving clues.
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When creating a schedule keep meal times the same. Observe the children and figure out when the children start to move around more and become overly active and use those times for outdoor time/recess. Plan a few outdoor breaks throughout the day. Include a nap with a good amount of space after a outdoor time so the children have time to calm down. Maybe do a more calming and slow activity in between a trip outside and the nap.
