Learner Fyn Rose
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By connecting with the child during the moment of distress and communicating comfort, then validating emotions, listening, and reflecting what we hear. By following these steps we’re being a supportive figure for the child who is listening clearly to what they have to say, and by reflecting back what we are hearing it becomes more clear to the child what they are feeling.
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Talk to coworkers about what you are experiencing, or go to your friends to decompress. Practice self-care regularly to help avoid compassion fatigue. Make sure that you are taking care of yourself while you are engaging in the difficult and occasionally draining work.
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For responsive exchanges you want to make sure you’re following the “serve and return” model, and not missing out on any serves from the children in your care. You want to be responsive and show that you are listening when they share/say things. It’s good to maintain eye contact (when appropriate) and get on their level so that they know that you’re listening to them.
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Deep breathing and mindfulness are helpful in the moment of stress. Outside of the acute moment of stress, listening to music and dancing, spending time outside in nature, spending time amongst friends, and reading are all things I do to regulate and help minimize my stress responses.
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Meet the kids where they are at and interact directly with them. Play and engage with them regularly in a kind and empathetic way. Try not to miss any serves, and make sure that you are returning them appropriately.
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Yes, in situations like emergencies, or accidents, or when there is illness. Written guidance policies are a key component of a safely and properly run child care facility.
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A crib, bassinet, or other approved apparatus with a firm, flat mattress that leaves no gaps between the walls and the mattress, and only a fitted sheet.
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By singing songs, and having little dance parties. By getting engaged yourself and playing with the children to show them that it’s okay, and to model active behavior. By making sure to encourage rather than discourage appropriate movement and having plenty of outside time (when the weather permits).
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You can make healthy habits fun by singing songs about the habits as you’re doing them, by gamifying the habits when it’s appropriate to do so, and by engaging in the habits together with the child.
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As they enter the building I would show off the safety gates in the doorways, and the lock on the front door to prevent unauthorized individuals from wandering into the building. Then I would show them to the classroom and point out how everything is stored and labeled with child safety in mind. I would finally point out where we keep the emergency contacts, medications, and first aid kits in a way that is accessible to teachers and assistants but not to the children. I would also be sure to point out the sinks and hand sanitizing stations to ensure that everyone keeps their hands clean at all times to help prevent illnesses.
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Like what many others have said I would first get into contact with my supervisor to ensure that there aren’t any additional filings I need to make for company policy, then I would contact CPS or other appropriate departments who need to be made aware of the suspected child abuse or neglect.
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My biggest worry about keeping children safe as others have already mentioned is gun violence and abuse from other adults, as well as bullying from the other children. There are a lot of things that can go wrong when caring for a child and I worry about any of those things going wrong, whether it by through something that is my fault, or something outside of my control.
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My advice for creating and maintaining relationships with families, is to ensure that there is consistent and positive communication. Don’t just contact them when things are rough but have an intentional relationship that is already built with them. Approach them with kindness and empathy, and remain engaged and show a willingness to defer to them in regards to things to do with their children.
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I think the three most important things I would want are:1. For my child to be paid attention to and given adequate care and support.2. For the provider to be knowledgeable about early childhood development, and have the skills to appropriately support and teach my child.3. I would want them to be caring and empathetic, to show a willingness to engage with any child and give them support and care.I would be afraid of:1. My child not getting the attention that they need.2. My child not engaging with the material or finding it boring and under-stimulating.3. That my child would not be able to make friends and form connections with the other children at the care center.
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Good ways of engaging children in meaningful, active learning is by follow the child’s interest, allowing them to steer and guide where you delve into more complicated ideas and concepts, and where you might keep things more surface level. It is important to ask deep and meaningful questions about the nature of the world and how they are engaging with it to encourage critical thinking and a more nuanced understanding of the world.