Ellie Hanson
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I think most children get plenty of screen time at home, and a childcare center should be a place free of screens, allowing kids to learn how to entertain themselves, develop skills through play, and most importantly, develop socially by interacting with other children and adults.
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Ellie Hanson
MemberNovember 19, 2022 at 2:19 am in reply to: Trainer Monitored Discussion -“Serve and Return” in classroomsEarly learning providers can serve and return by providing as much attention as they can to each child, and all of their questions, needs for comfort and affection, and give them positive reinforcement. Children need to know that teachers and providers are there to help them and keep them safe, to develop healthy trust with adults, and allow them to develop “normally”.
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Ellie Hanson
MemberNovember 15, 2022 at 8:41 am in reply to: What to do when parents are late to pick up their child?Explain that the child was very scared, and that the staff would appreciate some communication so they can properly reassure the child. Being late is understandable, but past closing is unacceptable.
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Ellie Hanson
MemberNovember 15, 2022 at 8:34 am in reply to: Trainer Monitored Discussion – Diversity and Colloboration1. 100-300-0160 is about inclusion and equity in care, and addresses how one should include families, no matter what their background is.
2. The big message is that childcare centers should make an effort to include and collaborate with everyone, and educate children of the diversity in their classroom and in the world.