[Erica]

The best ways to help children recognize their emotions and control their responses are through exercises, listening, mimicked behavior (how you respond), and practice.

[Erica]

The first thing I do is identify how I’m feeling. I then analyze why I feel this way. I then implement some me time!

[Erica]

Listening, interacting, intuitively responding, and engaging are all important exchanges with children. Just sitting and engaging in block building could be a positive exchange.

[Erica]

It is often we as teachers forget out ourselves. I find it extremely helpful to exercise daily, and to leave the building for my lunch hour. These things allow me to debrief and take time for myself.

[Erica]

The advice would you give to other Early learning Providers who want to build connections with children in their classroom would be to practice special time with each child. I would advise them to be creative with how this could be implemented.

[Erica]

Absolutely! this would be helpful in the event of any witness abuses. This would help a teacher identify and know when it is necessary to report to CPS.

[Erica]

approved crib with proper security railings and approved mattress

[Erica]

I believe the initial set up of the classroom, daily schedule, and planned activities all promote <b style=”background-color: var(–bb-content-background-color); font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; color: var(–bb-body-text-color);”>creating a developmentally appropriate, fun, and physically active classroom. This could be through music, singing, dancing, and movement activities.

[Erica]

We can make healthy habits fun by creating games and songs around them.

[Erica]

I would highlight the different drills we do within the center and how often they are performed.

[Erica]

Can and report the suspect abuse.

[Erica]

My <b style=”color: var(–bb-body-text-color); font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;”>biggest worry about keeping children healthy and safe is the influences<b style=”color: var(–bb-body-text-color); font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;”> outside of your program that you can’t<b style=”color: var(–bb-body-text-color); font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;”> control<b style=”color: var(–bb-body-text-color); font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;”>. When you truly care about your students, that doesnt stop once they leave your company. It goes far beyond.

[Erica]

Keep the lines of communication open. Be aware. Be willing to help.

[Erica]

I would want, care, safety, and food

[Erica]

dance and song are creative ways to get children engaged.