To help children recognize their emotions and be able to control them teachers need to talk with the child and le then know that is it ok that they are feeling this way and that there are things he/she can do to help. Then help provide activities that will help.

You need to be honest with your peers so they may be able to help you.

Yes, in the event of an emergency or illness or other unexpected events.

A crib with a firm mattress, pack and play or bassinet.

You can make healthy habits fun by being excited about it and also leading by example.

When giving a parent a tour I would highlight our tidy and free of hazard classrooms, the safe sleep areas, safe outdoor play area, and the child safe bathroom and eating facilities.

Keeping the children safe from choking and life threatening injuries, I am most interested in learning this.

My advice is to always keep communication open and positive so that a child’s needs can be effectively communicated.

As a parent of a young child the three most important things a childcare provider can do is keep me up to date in what is happening in the classroom, always provide a safe learning environment, and care for the child in a similar way as I do.

To get a child engaged in an activity you have to show enthusiasm and be willing to participate in the activity also.

Make sure you include necessary activities such as meal times, bathroom/diaper change times, and include the children in choosing what fun activities might get put in the schedule.

An environment that is safe, stress free, enriching, and fun.

I would plan out what I want to say beforehand, when I approach the parent I would present the information in a positive and reassuring way to be sure I am sounding supportive.

Observing and documenting a child’s development can help early learning providers by providing them with information about appropriate activities for the child and to also be able to see growth and determine what the best methods of teaching may be.

I believe that screen time should not be used as a crutch and you should be allowing your child minimal screen time. However, in this day and age it is very difficult to avoid completely so as a caretaker you have to do your best at limiting it as much as possible.

An early learning provider can provide a serve and return environment by paying attention to all of the children and responding to them.

Communicating to the mother In a non-confrontational way that being 20 minutes late is severe and how that can negatively affect the teachers.

1. WAC 110-300-0085 states that “an early learning provider must communicate with families to identify individual children’s developmental goals.”

WAC-110-300-0030 talks about diversity by stating that early learning programs are “places of public accommodation and must not discriminate on basis of race, creed, color, national origin,…

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1. I would try to find an activity that does not require very much talking if there is a language barrier

2. I will celebrate the unique characteristics by always showing the positives and not comparing them to other children

3. I would help the other children get to know them by doing a get to know you activity that is mainly visual to help…

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1. What did you discover about the WACs while completing the activity? I discovered that all of the WACs are extremely detailed.
2. Were you surprised by any of the WACs? I was not surprised by any of the WACs
3. Can you see how the WACs will influence your day-to-day practice in caring for children? Why or why not? The WACs will influence my…

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