Learner Brooke Gutierrez
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I feel that screen time is something that should be completely left up to the parent in the setting of their home. Because we understand how likely it is for a parent to use screen time to allow them to get other tasks completed around the house, it is likely these children are getting screen time once they get back home. Instead of screen time at school, I feel music and audio books are a good substitute. For the older children(school aged children or children 3-4+ short videos could be acceptable when using it for a teachable moment.
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Any activity or toy placed out for children can create a serve and return environment just as long as the providers are willing to help with the “serve and return” allowing the children to return as well as serve.
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Because Ms. Hopkins has arrived once or three times, I will make sure to kindly remind her of our schools closing time and ask if there is something that has been making her 20 minutes late. I would also make sure to inform her of the importance on getting here by closing time to insure the childcare facility is able to run as safely and effectively as possible for her child. Coming to an agreement that the parent understands they must be there on time is the ultimate goal however if the parent is unable get there on time still, this may result in the unfortunate circumstance of withdrawal.
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WAC 110-300-160 is Promoting Acceptance and Diversity, which is what we are talking about when addressing diversity and collaboration with families. This WAC states… “1) An early learning provider must provide culturally and racially diverse learning opportunities. Diverse learning opportunities must be demonstrated by the provider’s curriculum, activities, and materials that represent all children, families, and staff. A provider must use equipment and materials that include, but are not limited to:(a) Diverse dolls, books, pictures, games, or materials that do not reinforce stereotypes;(b) Diverse music from many cultures in children’s primary languages; and(c) A balance of different ethnic and cultural groups, ages, abilities, family styles, and genders.
What messages do the WACs convey regarding diversity and collaboration?
the messages that the WACs are conveying would be to make sure that all children who are attending the same school feel just as welcome to be there as the next child. When children are able to feel comfortable in an inclusive classroom, everyone is given the best opportunity to thrive.
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