Early Childhood Education Community | Ashlee | Activity https://ececommunity.org/members/ashleeblanning/activity/ Activity feed for Ashlee. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:03:23 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.14.4 en-US 30 hourly 2 80e8294c7445c3d64a1f1deffa963cdc Ashlee replied to the discussion How to approach a parent about developmental screening of their child? in the forum Child Care Basics-WA https://ececommunity.org/groups/child-care-basics/forum/discussion/how-to-approach-a-parent-about-developmental-screening-of-their-child/page/18/#post-9970 Wed, 06 Dec 2023 04:17:23 +0000 Reply to How to approach a parent about developmental screening of their child?

Some good ways to approach a parent about the developmental screening of their child are having a script that you’ve gone over and practiced. Talking about a child being behind developmentally can be upsetting so starting with the positive milestones keeps it on the right track which is what is most beneficial for the child and can then move… Read more

]]> ae98e98a9b50feeb83f35ab78be100af Ashlee replied to the discussion Trainer Monitored Discussion - Observing and documenting a child's development in the forum Child Care Basics-WA https://ececommunity.org/groups/child-care-basics/forum/discussion/trainer-monitored-discussion-observing-and-documenting-a-childs-development/page/21/#post-9969 Wed, 06 Dec 2023 03:51:43 +0000 Reply to Trainer Monitored Discussion - Observing and documenting a child's development

Observing and documenting a child’s development helps early learning providers learn more about the child such as where they are developmentally. Once the provider knows they are able to tailor certain activities to that child specifically. In some cases the child will need more challenges and in others the child will need more assistance to…

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]]> 34621da38fd311745edcd3268809a9c4 Ashlee replied to the discussion Screen time in childcare in the forum Child Care Basics-WA https://ececommunity.org/groups/child-care-basics/forum/discussion/screen-time-in-childcare/page/17/#post-9914 Sat, 02 Dec 2023 05:31:38 +0000 Reply to Screen time in childcare

I think screen time is a big no no for lots of reasons. Main reason is time and time again research has proven it’s not healthy for kids and their developing brains. Second reason parents would be upset if they aren’t shows that they approve of. Most parents are paying for some type of education when they send their kids to daycare and…

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]]> 43a100a1f06c157cbff998db2cf75bd4 Ashlee replied to the discussion Trainer Monitored Discussion -“Serve and Return” in classrooms in the forum Child Care Basics-WA https://ececommunity.org/groups/child-care-basics/forum/discussion/trainer-monitored-discussion-serve-and-return-in-classrooms/page/19/#post-9913 Sat, 02 Dec 2023 05:26:55 +0000 Reply to Trainer Monitored Discussion -“Serve and Return” in classrooms

Doing a really simple and easy kid friendly cooking project would be a great for serve and return. Other potential options are engaging in play and having face to face conversations.

]]> 64ff4fdae6ac4a201a846e15ed45f414 Ashlee replied to the discussion What to do when parents are late to pick up their child? in the forum Child Care Basics-WA https://ececommunity.org/groups/child-care-basics/forum/discussion/what-to-do-when-parents-are-late-to-pick-up-their-child/page/19/#post-9866 Thu, 30 Nov 2023 06:18:17 +0000 Reply to What to do when parents are late to pick up their child?

When Mrs. Hopkins picks up her daughter I’d ask to schedule a conference about the pick up time and see if there is a different plan we can try such as Grandma or dad does pick up. Brainstorm ideas together and don’t assign fault or blame because it’s unprofessional and counter-productive.

]]> 85ae21f394b6ff8760c5c214aa0fefd5 Ashlee replied to the discussion Trainer Monitored Discussion - Diversity and Colloboration in the forum Child Care Basics-WA https://ececommunity.org/groups/child-care-basics/forum/discussion/trainer-monitored-discussion-diversity-and-colloboration/page/22/#post-9865 Thu, 30 Nov 2023 05:19:23 +0000 Reply to Trainer Monitored Discussion - Diversity and Colloboration

  1. Which WACs address diversity and collaboration with families?

WAC 110-300-0160 Promoting acceptance of diversity

  1. What big messages do the WACs give regarding diversity and collaboration?

Diverse learning opportunities must be demonstrated by the provider’s curriculum, activities, and materials that represent all children, families, and…

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]]> a76612ee2e6dcaf12a10e8f202f3e0c6 Ashlee posted an update: https://ececommunity.org/news-feed/p/8007/ Thu, 30 Nov 2023 05:01:50 +0000 0 cb43a65292b61bb93560cec8e57a9297 Ashlee posted an update: https://ececommunity.org/news-feed/p/8006/ Thu, 30 Nov 2023 04:17:42 +0000 0 c8e6c52c3c04ac93f08e390bac7ef947 Ashlee replied to the discussion Going on a WAC Hunt in the forum Child Care Basics-WA https://ececommunity.org/groups/child-care-basics/forum/discussion/going-on-a-wac-hunt-2/page/19/#post-8636 Fri, 20 Oct 2023 22:05:47 +0000 Reply to Going on a WAC Hunt

  1. What did you discover about the WACs while completing the activity?

    2. There a lot of WACs but they are all very specific and cover every base to keep everyone, students and teachers, safe.

  2. Were you surprised by any of the WACs?

    3. No, I’ve had previous experience in daycares. Attending and volunteering.

  3. Can you see how the WACs will influence…

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