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  • Allison Vance

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    November 18, 2023 at 9:16 pm in reply to: Emotional regulation in children

    A good way to help children recognize their emotions is for you to act out an emotion and see if they can identify the emotion. Then have them tell you what parts of your body gave them clues. Then have them act them out and see if they can identify it in others.

  • Allison Vance

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    November 18, 2023 at 8:58 pm in reply to: Compassion fatigue in early childhood educators

    Taking a step back to look at how I am caring for myself and then put into my schedule some additional self care time and make it a priority. I can also reach out to my co workers and see if they can step in to some of the situations can take some of the load.

  • Allison Vance

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    November 18, 2023 at 8:53 pm in reply to: Responsive exchanges with children

    An example would be when a child becomes overwhelmed and is either crying or acting out instead of reacting to them in frustration or anger, sit with the child until they calm down. Once they have calmed down talk to them and help them work out what was overwhelming them.

  • Allison Vance

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    November 17, 2023 at 5:46 am in reply to: Emotional Release for Early Learning Providers

    I manage my stress by riding my horse, helps me focus on just what I am doing for a period of time.

  • Allison Vance

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    November 17, 2023 at 5:15 am in reply to: Children learn through relationships

    Get in there and do active supervision, where you engage/play with them while also keeping an eye on the behaviors in the whole room.

  • <div>Yes, I think policies are useful in heightened emotional situations like emergencies, accidents or behavior reports. Helps everyone to have a clear understanding of the process and how to handle the situations.</div>

  • Allison Vance

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    November 16, 2023 at 6:16 am in reply to: Trainer Monitored Discussion – Safest place for a baby to sleep

    A crib or playpen with a mattress that fits tightly to the edges so their is no space.

  • Allison Vance

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    November 16, 2023 at 6:12 am in reply to: Physically Active Classroom

    There are so many songs out there that teach body parts and also include moments. Include these type of songs into the daily routine in the classroom. Also when outside encourage and each the children group games that they all can play together (freeze tag, duck duck goose, etc) or participate in parachute games. Let the children pick which game is played each day.

  • Allison Vance

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    November 14, 2023 at 5:37 am in reply to: Healthy habits fun for children

    You have make healthy habits fun by making them into songs (ie singing a song while washing hands). Also modeling a healthy habit as being fun is a great way for children to see it as fun. Games are another way or using a sticker chart for healthy habits.

  • Allison Vance

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    November 13, 2023 at 9:25 pm in reply to: Trainer Monitored Discussion – Discuss Safety Procedures

    I would welcome them into the classroom, show them the individual cubbies, bathrooms and hand washing station. I would show them where the first aid kit is and then take them outside showing them the outdoor space and how it is secure and gated. I would also explain the incident report procedure.

  • Allison Vance

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    November 13, 2023 at 9:18 pm in reply to: What would you do if you suspected child abuse or neglect?

    I would contact CPS, talk to my supervisor and also document what was observed/told/learned.

  • Allison Vance

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    November 13, 2023 at 8:33 pm in reply to: Keeping children healthy and safe

    My concern about keeping children safe is if they get hurt while under my care, they fall, another kid hits/pushes/etc or if they run out of the building. I know I am responsible and it is a big job.

  • Allison Vance

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    November 11, 2023 at 7:38 pm in reply to: Positive relationships with families

    Get to know the parents by name, make sure to greet them along with the child by name at drop off and pick up. Each week make a point to try to ask them one question or send an email letting them know something you saw about their child at school, make it personal and encouraging.

  • Allison Vance

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    November 11, 2023 at 6:41 pm in reply to: Expectations from your child's provider

    1. I would want them to know them well, listen to them and provide a clean safe environment for them to learn in.

    2. My fears are that they could not be paid attention too, that they would be taught negative things about themselves and that they would not be safe.

  • I would ask them questions depending on where they are actively playing. In the block area ask them what the are building, where does the road end, what is at the end? Who do they think will use the road, etc. Or in the kitchen area, asking questions like what are you making? What are your favorite foods? etc.

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