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Emerald replied to the discussion Good Early learning environment in the forum Child Care Basics-WA

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 19:05:11 +0000

Reply to Good Early learning environment

I think that having areas in the early learning environment that stimulate a child’s creativity and exploration of the senses and real world (building, kitchen/ cooking areas, etc) is especially important. Children are curious beings and like to repeat what they see (such as watching parents cook, build, clean, etc) so they need to be able to… Read more

Emerald posted an update: Objective observations

Sun, 05 Feb 2023 04:48:09 +0000

Objective observations

Emerald replied to the discussion Trainer Monitored Discussion - Observing and documenting a child's development in the forum Child Care Basics-WA

Sun, 05 Feb 2023 04:09:23 +0000

Reply to Trainer Monitored Discussion - Observing and documenting a child's development

Observing and documenting a child’s development helps early learning providers to assess the child’s needs, the effectiveness of the program, and to build an effective program. Observation and documentation of children’s development gives providers perspective into each child’s needs, achievements, and challenges which allows them to…

Emerald replied to the discussion Screen time in childcare in the forum Child Care Basics-WA

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 04:16:07 +0000

Reply to Screen time in childcare

My thoughts on screen time for children in childcare is that it should be minimal to none at all. I believe that we should leave screen time usage up to the parents’ discretion and we should not impede on that in any way. As child care providers, I believe we have access to many resources, tools and activities for ways to keep children…

Emerald replied to the discussion Trainer Monitored Discussion -“Serve and Return” in classrooms in the forum Child Care Basics-WA

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 03:16:26 +0000

Reply to Trainer Monitored Discussion -“Serve and Return” in classrooms

I think early learning providers can create a “serve and return” environment in classrooms by remaining observant of all happenings in the classroom (as much as physically possible), and upon their observations, try to support and encourage the children in each of their activities and call out the appropriate actions the children are…

Emerald replied to the discussion What to do when parents are late to pick up their child? in the forum Child Care Basics-WA

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:04:48 +0000

Reply to What to do when parents are late to pick up their child?

In this instance, I would first refer to the policies regarding pick-up that all the parents had to read and agree to before enrolling their child and make note of what the parent may be in violation of. Then I would privately and respectfully discuss this issue with said parent. I would refer them back to the agreed upon policies. Next, I…

Emerald replied to the discussion Trainer Monitored Discussion - Diversity and Colloboration in the forum Child Care Basics-WA

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 21:20:20 +0000

Reply to Trainer Monitored Discussion - Diversity and Colloboration

WAC 110-300-0160 addresses diversity while WAC 110-300-0085 addresses collaboration with families.

The big messages that these WACs give regarding diversity and collaboration is the promotion of acceptance of the differences that make us all unique within the children we care for and the families they come from as well as keeping the…

Emerald posted an update: Right WAC or Wrong WAC?

Sat, 28 Jan 2023 01:28:37 +0000

Right WAC or Wrong WAC?

Emerald replied to the discussion Trainer Monitored Discussion -WACS influence on your day-to-day practice in the forum Child Care Basics-WA

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 22:18:27 +0000

Reply to Trainer Monitored Discussion -WACS influence on your day-to-day practice

I discovered that there are many rules regarding licensing, certifications, qualifications and requirements when working in childcare. I actually was not really surprised by any of the WACs. Even though I’ve never read any WACs, in general, before starting work in childcare, I still understood that the bottom line is to keep children safe. I…