Learner Faith
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Talking and reading about emotions during group and individually so they have the vocab to say how they feel in the moment. Also, helping them describe their feelings by asking questions (i.e. are you hurt, are you angry, sad…?). It is also good to have choices for smaller children when they have big feelings. “I see you are angry- do you want to go to the quite area and look at books or do you want a hug?”
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I communicate to co-workers who understand what it is like. I change some things within how or how much I take on and allow others to help when I can. I also make sure to take time away from working and taking care of others when needed.
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When the child has adult(s) in their lives who are supportive and listen the child learns more resilience. When there is a caregiver who is helping the child regulate they are able to take negative situations and not allow them to hurt them as much.
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I often walk outside on breaks during the work day and I also listen to music that makes me happy and relaxed on the way to work. If I still feel stressed at the end of the day I journal.
I find looking for the things I love about working with children helps me stay focused on why I do it.
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LISTEN and RESPECT the child. No man exist that wasn’t once a child. How did you wish you were treated as a child? Have kind but firm limits and boundaries. Children need to know you are in charge, but that doesn’t mean you are the boss on their bodies.
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Yes. In case of emergency situations and situations that are relevant to the programs religion or culture.
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A crib with a firm mattress and tight fitting sheets or play pin with the mattress it came with.
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In Montessori movement is a large part of the curriculum–walking 10 times back and fourth to get the 10 Red Rods or working on the patio to wash cloths and carrying water back and fourth in pitchers and buckets. We also do movement songs, games and yoga regularly.
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Making songs to go with your healthy routines, making habits into games and showing enthusiasm yourself when practicing these habits.
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I would highlight where things are locked for safety, food safety procedures, and playground equipment safety
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Document, go to my supervisor, and call CPS.
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School shootings is my biggest fear about safety. I don’t know how you could ever be fully prepared for something like that happening.
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Creating and maintaining a good relationship with parents means we need to build trust, welcome all families, have open communication, positive communication, have them involved, build their self-esteem and encourage their competence.
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As a parent 3 things I want most from childcare providers are:
-Providing safety
-Respectful of my child
-Cares for him as a whole child
Fears:
-Not being safe
-Mean/cold
-Shames
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Once you have created a relationship with the child you can more easily engage with them. Connection is the bases of learning. Then, you can provide purposeful work for the child to engage with, any time they can use hands on materials to learn is best.
