Some of the best ways to help children recognize their emotions and control their responses are through body check. Start this regularly and as needed. When the caregiver started noticing the signs of frustration, she has to label it to the child and explain how she knows that she’s frustrated like telling the child that his shoulders are… Read more

I would do my best to stay calm and think positive. I’ll think of happy thoughts and remember my own personal gifts, lucks, treasures, and love ones. I would also remind myself of how good and blessed I am and I would appreciate and love myself and my positive experiences in life.

Palm Tree analogy is like bending and being flexible but it never breaks no matter how hard the storm is. Some examples of responsive exchanges in everyday interactions with children includes, comforting a crying child by kneeling down to the child’s level, offer a hug and calming the down, one more example is solving a problem together by… Read more

I just recently learned about the Quick Calm technique from this module.First, take a deep breath, then hold your breathe for about 3-4 seconds, then think or tell yourself “I am Warm”, Exhale, and then tell yourself “I am calm”. I personally tried it and it actually really helps.

My advice to other Early Learning Providers who want to build connections with children in their classroom starts from knowing your student’s background. Then positive daily interactions like greeting each child by their name, offer genuine, descriptive praise, get on their level when talking, actively listen to what they say, join their… Read more

Written guidance policies would be useful in a childcare program for staff consistency and training, for parent and family communication, for health and safety protocols, and for program compliance and operations.

Safest place for a baby to sleep is a single-level crib, infant bed, bassinet or playpen.

In creating a developmentally appropriate, fun, and physically active classroom, you should have appropriate fun games, songs and dances, equipment, materials and activities that can help children engaged into the session.

We can make healthy habits fun by incorporating games, singing, dancing into it. Kids are more likely interested into doing their routine when there’s no pressure and they experience fun by doing it.

If I was giving a prospective parent a tour through a program, I would highlight the safety procedures about fire safety, secured, clean and comfortable children room, dining area, play spaces, sleeping area, bathroom, and classroom and of course I will also highlight the excellence of the caregivers.

If you suspect a child is a victim of abuse or neglect, what are your next steps? You must contact CPS if you even suspect that certain injuries or bruises may be accidental. You must contact CPS if you see signs of emotional or sexual abuse or physical neglect. Even if you have made a report to CPS about a particular child earlier, you… Read more

My biggest worry about keeping children healthy and safe is whenever they are not with me or far from my reach. I worry about the safety in their environment they are in such as bullying, any form of abuse, neglect from the staff, or even the public crimes around us.

My advice for creating and maintaining a good partnership between caregivers / parents and childcare providers is a positive and open communication. Caregivers need to listen to parents, seek to understand their goals and preferences for their children and respect cultural and family differences. Build collaborative partnerships based on… Read more

If I’m a parent of a young child, the three things I want most from my child’s provider are: Safety, Meeting my child’s Needs, and my child’s sense of belonging. My three fears would be, the opposite of what I mentioned earlier. Unsafe environment, not tending to my child’s needs, and my child’s feeling of insecurity and being bullied by… Read more

Creative ways to get children engaged in active, meaningful learning are by asking meaningful questions and adding information to extend children’s learning. Meaningful questions invite children to wonder, and to respond with more than a simple “yes” or “no.” Questions can help them learn to solve problems and think critically about what they… Read more

The use of a daily routine and establish routines is an Important component of a well-organized classroom. Classroom and other learning environments function best and provide the most opportunities of learning when they are organized and when children has interesting things to do. Schedules and routines help children know what to expect.… Read more

Components of a good early learning environment that I think are especially important is a room that inspires playful learning. Children need to have a sense of belonging to feel comfortable with the surroundings. Everything there should be touchable. A good learning environment meets the need of young children. When we control the… Read more

First, plan and prepare ahead. Gather all necessary evidence, portfolio, and observation notes. Then set an appointment with the parents. During the meeting, approach with a positive tone, start the conversation focusing on the child’s strengths then open up the topic. Begin by sharing your specific. objective observations about the… Read more

Observing children and documenting growth is an integral part of Early Childhood Education. So all caregivers should focus on planning their observations documenting children’s growth because ultimately that’s what’s going to help them learn what the child is capable of doing , what potentials they can do and how they as a teacher or a care… Read more

Personally, I agree with no screen time from 2 years of age and below. But older than that can have a little bit of screen time watching or listening educational videos with a maximum of 2 hours withing 24 hours. Parents guidance is necessary to ensure the quality of videos the kids’ are watching.

Early learning providers can create a “serve and return” environment in their classrooms by applying these steps as a guidelines. First, Share the focus. When the child is interested or curious, you can see it. Play close attention. Next is Support and Encourage, even a facial expression can encourage the child. Things like helping the child… Read more

This is the third time in the last two weeks that Mrs. Hopkins has picked up her child late. Today she did not arrive until 20 minutes after closing time. What would you do? First start the conversation with empathy and understanding. Then state the facts and clearly communicate that her repeated lateness is a pattern and not a one-off event.… Read more

WAC 110-300-0085 states that an early learning provider must communicate with families to identify individual children’s developmental goals.” WAC-110-300-0030 addresses non-discrimination by stating that early learning programs are defined by state law as places of public accommodation that must: Not discriminate in employment practices or… Read more