[Alyssa]

I think some of the best ways to help children recognize their emotions and control their responses would be listening to them and encouraging them to discuss their feelings and needs, as well as displaying it for them yourself. Acting out certain feelings or desires can help show the children healthy ways to cope, understand or respond.

[Alyssa]

In time like these while I do confide in loved ones, I also enjoy diving into self care to build myself back up. Communicating and caring for yourself are two very refreshing skills

[Alyssa]

responsive exchanges to be used everyday while interacting with children might include helping build and promote healthy, strong relationships, providing support, teaching stress relief and management skills, etc.

[Alyssa]

For me, I enjoy tending to my indoor plant collection, spending time with loved ones and focusing on deep breathing. I have been trying to get myself into yoga as well!

[Alyssa]

I would suggest following the children’s cues. Be sure to give them that quality one on one time to learn their interests and dislikes. Take the time and allow them to take the time to warm up and form a connection with you.

[Alyssa]

I feel they would be the most useful during emergency or unexpected situations

[Alyssa]

A 2 month old infant should sleep in a crib that meets standards and regulations with nothing inside the crib with the child except for the mattress and a fitted crib sheet.

[Alyssa]

I think in order to create a developmentally appropriate, fun classroom, it is important to know what makes each child unique. Knowing their specific interests or dislikes can allow you to tailor things to better interest them.

[Alyssa]

I feel it is often helpful to engage children in activities by gearing activities towards their interest. If you bring joy into it and somehow make it a fun activity, they may be encouraged to engage on their own.

[Alyssa]

I would be sure to focus on the joy of the room first. I would show parents where important information is posted and where they can leave things. I would show our daily schedule and explain our routine, but I would also take the time to explain safety procedures as far as emergency drills and preparedness go.

[Alyssa]

I would assess the situation to be sure I had reason to feel that way, then I would report my suspicion to CPS if need be. As a mandated reporter, I take full responsibility for protecting children in my care

[Alyssa]

I agree that my biggest worry regarding keeping children safe would have to be more along the lines of natural disasters, evacuations, lock downs, etc.

[Alyssa]

I think open communication goes along way when building partnership with a child’s family. Ask questions, but listen to concerns and preferences as well.

[Alyssa]

I would want the same love and care all the children deserve, protecting them and nurturing them. I would fear them not being protected, not getting the attention they want or need and not being well taken care of in general

[Alyssa]

I agree that this is something that would benefit from documenting observations of each child. This will allow you to find a child’s specific interests or preferences and allow you to present your topic or lesson in a new way that involves their interest. This may encourage them to engage by choice with excitement