Learner Cynthia
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Creating a schedule that can be easy to follow for children. Having group activities so that they can socialize with other children and then have individual time for them to explore the area and learn new skills. Breakfast should be the first thing (after putting their stuff away) and then have other activities, something that makes sure to follow along with lunch. For maintaining the daily schedule, we should keep the same schedule everyday, but of course, they learn something different if that us what they want or if they are ready to move on.
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A quality environment where children feel safe and comfortable, curious and confident about exploring. I think having separate areas can help with decision making and curiosity. A play area, an art area, a cozy area, a specific subject learning area, it makes children feel independent about where to go and what to do. Also, having enough space between these areas is necessary so that we can avoid traffic and other things getting on the way of the children.
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It is important to have some informational documents that the parents can take home so that they can read them and understand why these observations that we made are important. We can also explain what skills need to be learned and how we can all help develop them. Inform them if there are any delays so that they can also participate at home that can help the child with their skills development. Explain all the progress their kids are makings and how we can make them improve by giving them information about what to do next. Explain the caregivers that we can all help with the progress of their child’s brain development.
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Observing is very important for providers because it helps them understand each child individually and what they need to support them. Some children might need more support than others, but is always good to observe them to understand if there is something that they need to improve on. Documenting those observations can help with future curriculum changes, there is a possibility that some children have the same problem and these observations can help with going back to a possible solution. Of course, not every child is the same, so having multiple solutions to support and help the providers. To observe if there is something bothering them, if there is a problem, if they want to try something new. There are many possibilities, so observing and then conversing can also help understanding them better and create a curriculum for them.
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When I was a child, we only had about 5 channels available and most of the time they did not have cartoons. I was raised without screen time and then at the age of 9 I started watching tv more often but not as much as children during this period of time. With this mindset, I do not like the idea of little children having screen time. I have seen the results of babies watching videos on their parents phones, they get aggressive and impulsive when they get no screen time, it is wild. I prefer that kids from being born until 3 or 4 should not have any phone or iPad screen time. I feel like tv time should be around an hour or two for toddlers and interact more with them so that they don’t feel the need to watch more. I prefer that care centers limit that as well so that children won’t get attached to screen time.
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A “Serve and Return” environment can be done with group activities. But first, I think teaching them about that individually can help them better understand the concept. Then, it would be nice for children to interact with others so that they can experience that “serve and return.” To see if children can help them with new words or phrases, and if they seem confuse about something, then we could intervene. This can help with sharing and taking turns during group activities or games.
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It is preferable to talk to the parent or guardian about the situation. Why are they picking up their child late? But if this is occurring everyday, then there should be some communication about what to do. We could try to discuss about another time to pick up their child or if there should be a time limit. Most likely it can also make the child feel pressured because the adults wanting to close the care center. We should communicate these circumstances so that they understand that they should be picking up their kids at the right time.
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What do the WACs say about diversity?
WAC 110-300-0160: Promoting Acceptance of Diversity.
To provide culturally and racially diverse learning opportunities. To use equipment and materials that include diverse toys, games, music and so on. To stop biased behavior and stereotypes. Programs that can celebrate diversity and have special events for the family.
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Response to the imaginary situation with a child who has recently immigrated to the US:
– How might you welcome this child into your class community?
I think it is important to have a classroom with students that understand the diversity of the students. To welcome this child so they feel comfortable and confident about being themselves. To share about their culture and their family with others, understanding their differences.
– How might you celebrate the unique characteristics of this child?
By having them share those unique characteristics with others. By doing so, we can introduce these differences with the class so that they can share and learn from others. To accept who they are and where they come from, make them feel comfortable and accepted.
– How might you help the other children get to know this child?
By sharing stories and experiences. By sharing things about their family and how they celebrate different holidays. Sharing and learning how different other families are, which is important to understand.
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1. I discovered that there are a lot of requirements for a lot of things. For example, the training requirements needed from all the employees and also all the requirements for a safe environment. I understand better why these requirements are so important when working with children, each requirement and detail are important for the safety of children and their family.
2. I was surprised (but also makes sense) by the amount of details that these WACs have to provide. Each section talked about something specific and it would link back to another WACs. It I pretty helpful to have so much detail into these documents, it can help everyone who wants to work with children about the importance of their safety.
3. I can see WACs influencing my day-to-day practice in caring for children, especially the license requirements. These are a great opportunity to learn multiple ways to help children so that they can be safe. How to do first aid and CPR, how to prevent various forms of harm, and to help them improve are very helpful for these kind of jobs. It will influence me even outside my working space, when I have my own family or even friends visiting. These skills are necessary, and it is good that the WACs have this important information and requirements for us.
