by drawing their attention to physical cues they may be exhibiting like clenching their fists or their face making a certain movement.

I know I definitely have to remove myself from a situation so that I don’t take my stress out. Also meditation and breathing exercises help. Being alone in a quiet room is also a great way for me to decompress. Nice candles and good smelling incense is good too.

asking kids what they like to do for fun, asking if they had a good weekend, complimenting them, encouraging them.

I practice mediation and breathing exercises. Also taking epsom salt baths infused with lavender help a lot.

Use the learning skills that were discussed in the first slide and hand out. Empathetic listening and reassurance that the child is being seen and heard is often times enough for them to feel validated and less stressed.

Single level crib with approved mattress.

A welcoming environment, empathy, compassion and reassuring the parent that the child is in good hands.

How to warn children against the dangers of hurting themselves.

always starting from a place of empathy and compassion. Listening. De escalating, and coming up with a mutually beneficial solution that positively impacts the student.

-to know they’re acknowledged and feel seen.

-to know there are no safety hazards either physically or emotionally/socially

-to know they’re having fun and socializing and building relationships and cultivating their individual selves.

By engaging with children’s natural sense of wonder and curiosity it should be fairly simple for an educator to ask leading questions to further inspire inquiry. Questions like, “what does this mean to you” or “what is your favorite” are great jumping points to get kids curious, and also to inform the educator about each child’s personal…

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Start with check in time, schedule meal and free time, and in between fill in spots with a mix of group and individual activities (small and large).

Lots of colorful high quality toys to play with, and an inspiring and imaginative space.

First of all begin with a neutral and empathetic approach, assure the parent that you are both on the same team and want what is best for the child. Then provide them with the carefully observed and documented evidence that their child is not hitting the learning targets and discuss your plan for getting them back on track to steady…

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Just like any other form of science observation is the first step in developing a hypothesis and an experiment. One cannot make assumptions based on previous observations either, because each child is an individual and deserves to be treated as such. Careful observation helps the childcare provider ensure the child is developing in a safe…

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I agree with pretty much all of the statements uploaded here. Approach the parent with a neutral and non confrontational tone and inform them that tardiness impacts and has a ripple effect on the program as a whole. Ask if there is anything that can be done to alleviate any difficulties in the scheduling and try to come up with a…

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