Here’s a quick summary of tips for creating and maintaining a daily schedule for children: • Be consistent but flexible – Routines help children feel secure, but be ready to adjust as needed. • Balance activities – Alternate between active play and quiet time to support regulation. • Include key areas – Plan for free play, group time,… Read more

Approaching a parent about developmental screening for their child requires sensitivity, professionalism, and a supportive tone. The goal is to ensure the parent feels respected and empowered, not judged or alarmed. Here are some good ways to approach it:1. Build a Relationship First2. Use Strength-Based Language3. Introduce Screening as… Read more

Observing and documenting a child’s development helps early learning providers in many important ways. It allows us to understand each child’s unique strengths, needs, interests, and progress over time. This helps us plan activities that are developmentally appropriate and meaningful for each child. It also helps us identify any areas where a… Read more

1. What did you discover about the WACs while completing the activity?While reviewing WAC Chapter 110-300, I discovered that the WACs are very detailed and cover almost every part of working in early learning—from health and safety to how we guide children’s behavior. I didn’t realize how many rules are in place to protect both children and… Read more