Early Childhood Education Community | Bennett Smith | Activity https://ececommunity.org/members/bennett_smith/activity/ Activity feed for Bennett Smith. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 02:02:35 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.14.4 en-US 30 hourly 2 9d47e0b91f1a17d4eeeabe616e6a7a2e Bennett Smith replied to the discussion Emotional regulation in children in the forum Child Care Basics-WA https://ececommunity.org/groups/child-care-basics/forum/discussion/emotional-regulation-in-children/page/38/#post-22002 Sat, 18 Jan 2025 02:45:07 +0000 Reply to Emotional regulation in children

Body checks, deep breathing maybe using a stuffed animal, doing whatever it is with the child so they feel supported and have an example, and many more.

]]> 843f2ee4ebe2a30330d273970a1f56da Bennett Smith replied to the discussion Trainer Monitored Discussion - Child care programs guidance policy in the forum Child Care Basics-WA https://ececommunity.org/groups/child-care-basics/forum/discussion/trainer-monitored-discussion-child-care-programs-guidance-policy/page/38/#post-22000 Sat, 18 Jan 2025 01:49:07 +0000 Reply to Trainer Monitored Discussion - Child care programs guidance policy

In the event of an emergency or unexpected situation. Also in case of guardians having questions or concerns

]]> de7c14fb638b0eb921a11a30f42e757a Bennett Smith replied to the discussion Trainer Monitored Discussion - Safest place for a baby to sleep in the forum Child Care Basics-WA https://ececommunity.org/groups/child-care-basics/forum/discussion/safest-place-for-a-baby-to-sleep/page/42/#post-21997 Sat, 18 Jan 2025 01:21:35 +0000 Reply to Trainer Monitored Discussion - Safest place for a baby to sleep

A crib, infant bed, or bassinet. Approved baby sleep equipment should have no loose bedding, space between mattress and walls, or anything for the baby to wrap around their neck or cover their face with.

]]> fa9a60e7dca2d3611c375c04af22fc4e Bennett Smith replied to the discussion Trainer Monitored Discussion - Discuss Safety Procedures in the forum Child Care Basics-WA https://ececommunity.org/groups/child-care-basics/forum/discussion/trainer-monitored-discussion-discuss-safety-procedures/page/40/#post-21984 Thu, 16 Jan 2025 23:39:59 +0000 Reply to Trainer Monitored Discussion - Discuss Safety Procedures

I would highlight the fire escape plan, first aid kit/AED, signage regarding choking and handwashing, any other emergency materials like an eye washing station, active shooter measures, etc.

]]> 072fdd1dc8343d8ef3c86d1113aa66e5 Bennett Smith replied to the discussion Trainer Monitored Discussion- Get children engaged in meaningful learning in the forum Child Care Basics-WA https://ececommunity.org/groups/child-care-basics/forum/discussion/trainer-monitored-discussion-get-children-engaged-in-meaningful-learning/page/43/#post-21983 Thu, 16 Jan 2025 22:24:42 +0000 Reply to Trainer Monitored Discussion- Get children engaged in meaningful learning

I think one of the main ways to engage children is by letting them have choice in their activities. That doesn’t have to meet constant free time, but involving them in as much of the process as possible is beneficial to build their independence and ability to make decisions.

]]> d0974fd312e10ceef766bbaddc82181f Bennett Smith 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/48/#post-21974 Thu, 16 Jan 2025 04:16:54 +0000 Reply to Trainer Monitored Discussion - Observing and documenting a child's development

It helps the learning provider make decisions about resources and methods of teaching that may help the individual reach their goals. It is also vital to know this information so that a student is not being asked to complete something they are not properly prepared to do on their own, and so the teachers can meet the student wherever they are…

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]]> ac91cd35ecdd2fe882ffb1087b48ed56 Bennett Smith 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/43/#post-21970 Thu, 16 Jan 2025 03:49:36 +0000 Reply to Trainer Monitored Discussion -“Serve and Return” in classrooms

In the classroom it is vital to respond to both verbal and nonverbal cues that children give, signaling that they have a need that is not met. It is helpful when more than one adult is in the classroom as there are often multiple needs to be met at once, but it is so important that children are acknowledged and tended to when they are reaching…

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]]> b9dd2f03aa3c5d4f58ea56787a3f3ed4 Bennett Smith 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/47/#post-21966 Thu, 16 Jan 2025 01:29:18 +0000 Reply to Trainer Monitored Discussion - Diversity and Colloboration

The WACs support a culturally diverse and responsive setting. They encourage the curriculum and representation to be inclusive and mindful of the communities it will impact.

]]> e394cdca4b39d86e1e9b758dcb34b006 Bennett Smith 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/61/#post-21953 Wed, 15 Jan 2025 06:19:31 +0000 Reply to Going on a WAC Hunt

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

    2. There are many guidelines and regulations that are vital to comply with for the safety and wellbeing of children and staff.

  2. Were you surprised by any of the WACs?

    3. Not really, but that is because I have already worked in schools before so I am fairly familiar with many of…

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