Be descriptive with your words and make sure they recognize that you understand they need a moment. Respect their feelings and try to have them express to you what they are feeling in words. Say something like ” Jeez Sam, I know you are upset, and I can understand how that could have got you so mad!” Validate them and give a reassuring smile or…

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If this happens, stop and take the time to address the first signs. The more you put off self-care, the worse the damage can become. This can be, mental, physical, emotional or all types of care. It is important to take care of you so that you can take care of others. Take the time to confide in your husband/wife, friend or parent. Take the…

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Examples of responsive exchanges one may want to use in our everyday interactions with children are, providing specific things to each child depending on their needs and circumstances. If a child seems to be very timid and has trouble trusting yourself and the other new adults in her life, assure her with consistency and constant kindness that…

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Taking time to hear myself think. All day and all evening I hear little voices with so much to say, I come home to little voices and the word mom 50 times before I hit the pillow. I love it and would not trade it for anything in the world, but I find that taking a drive and a hot shower listening to worship music and picking through my thoughts…

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I would say going into everyday with honest, genuine, kind intentions are the best foundation for building strong relationships with the children in your care. Building connections is key and every child connects differently. Some just want to be heard as they ramble, while others look for comfort in a hug or a one-on-one conversation where…

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Yes, they would be mostly useful during situations that are unexpected or dangerous. Situations when staff are unsure of how to address a situation or something a coworker said or did that may be inappropriate. Guidelines are always good to have in place and are also good to have just to help with simple things. For example, how to get more out…

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Single level crib or playpen. Firm mattress with fitted sheet, clean and designated bedding for every child. Never left to sleep in a swing or car seat, and always placed on their back.

Creating a fun exciting environment for the children where they know they will have a good time. It gives them a positive outlook on learning when they enjoy it. Mixing up activities, maybe adding music in to learn a new math technique. Helping the kids be more at ease and encourage memorization. Offering a variety of different resources for…

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The best way to make healthy habits fun is to get the children involved in them! Get them engaged and make it fun and make it a positive thing. Make it an exciting event instead of being seen as a chore. Sing fun songs and be sure to use joyful facial expressions. Make the positive habits such as handwashing a part of their routine so that…

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If I were giving a prospective parent a tour through my program, the safety procedures I would highlight are first and foremost, the first aid kit. I would share with them the location, its contents and give them a brief rundown of all the resources it contains that could be required during different emergency scenarios. I would also share…

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If for some reason I come across something that concerns me, I will not second guess myself and I will make the best decision for that child. I believe a when it doubt, get it out motto is suitable here. If something in your gut says things are not okay, more times than not you are probably correct. If after considering all of the information…

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My biggest worry about keeping children healthy and safe is the unknown. Things that are out of my control. There are many things I have control over, but there also are many things that are inevitable. Sickness, accidents, tough days, a lot of these things arise when we least expect it. Some children come to school sick without knowing it,…

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My advice for creating and maintaining a positive and good partnership with parents is to do your homework! Arm yourself with the important information and resources available to your families. Make sure you know your community and inform yourself on the specific benefits that each outside entity provides. For example, if you have a list…

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As a parent the 3 most crucial things for me that I would want from a provider is number one, good intentions. That covers a vast majority of things. Love my child like your own, care for my child with tenderness and be emotionally available for my child. Second provide opportunity for growth and exploration. As difficult as it is to leave…

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I think a creative way to get children engaged and involved in active, meaningful learning is to provide options. For example, at one station could be a sandbox with buckets, shovels and different sand castle designs. This would be an activity to engage a child’s imagination and allows them to experience textures and use their building skills.…

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My tips would be to group things together that seem to require the same amount of effort. If the child is having fun music time and are up and moving, stay with that pace and maybe follow it by outdoor time. Once they run off their energy maybe follow with snack because they worked up an appetite. Then could come reading and quiet time…

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There are a few components of a good learning environment that stick out to me the most. The first is reading! Never underestimate the power of a good book! It takes children a ride and entices them to use their imagination. Not only do books offer fun storytelling, but educational books offer amazing opportunities for new skills to be…

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A good way to approach a parent about the developmental screening or their child should be done in a very soft and objective way. Be in tune with the parents, they might not have noticed a delay in the child’s development, and the topic could be something that catches them off guard. Be sure you are prepared with evidence to support your…

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When done intentionally, observation and documentation is extremely important and helpful in providing the best possible future for that child. Going in prepared with a plan and an idea of things you can look for sets you up for success. Understanding each specific child and the difference in their learning styles helps us as providers to be…

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I truly think screen time hinders a child’s growth. Although it can provide learning opportunities, as well as new sights and sounds, there is nothing like hands on learning. For a child to be able to experience something that is tangible and can be touched and maneuvered is priceless. Watching other children play with blocks and practice…

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There are many things that a provider can do to foster a serve and return environment. Setting up interactive play such as circle time and group activities. This allows a child to explore new ways of thinking and embrace skills they might not have discovered yet through observing others play. Reading, allowing them to point and chose a book…

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I definitely agree with that 🙂

I would start the conversation with allowing Mrs. Hopkins to explain why she was late. A parent who feels heard will be more open to listening than one who feels attacked. Acknowledge that life happens, and that we are all human. Be sure though, to make it clear that this is a true concern of yours and explain the affects it has on her daughter.…

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WAC 110-300-0160 is the main WAC that addresses diversity in Early learning. It states that an early learning provider must provide culturally and racially diverse learning opportunities. It must be demonstrated in the providers curriculum, activities and materials that represent all children, families and staff. They must use diverse…

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Strongly agree with points 1 and 3.

Agree with points 7 and 8.

Disagree with point 5.

Strongly disagree with point 4 and 6.

POV: I believe many things influence my point of view, things such as;

Family, personal values and beliefs, my upbringing and childhood experiences. Religion plays a big part in my decisions and the way I see some things.…

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When two people disagree on something, it can cause many emotions. Many people are passionate about certain topics and their beliefs. People sometimes can respond in anger because the topic is so close to home, and they feel very strongly about their stance. Others might have a mindset of curiosity and interest in learning more about…

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2. The WAC that stuck out to me was the child restraint as well. I figured it would go without saying that no ties, bonds or any form or restraints can be used when physically restraining a child but it makes sense that every single possibility would be covered to be safe rather than sorry.

3. I believe that all of these will definitely have a…

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I was surprised to see how many bases were covered and definitely realized there are far more WAC’s than I had originally thought. It covers all the ins and outs of childcare and gives helpful information in any possible situation.