Learner gracie bush
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-unexcited to go to work
-feel overwhelmed/stress
-easily irritable
-not taking care of myself
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reading, going on a walk/hike, being in nature, listening to music, being around friends/family, picking up a new hobby, meditating, working out, deep breathing
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1. offer “Special Time” to get to know an individual student better
2. do activities where they get to express their interests, culture, and self-identity
3. play with students
4. be kind, respectful and caring
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-when a new parent is interested and wants to know your guidance policies to review
-when a new teacher is hired and needs to be informed
-when a student is having a difficult time and you need to refresh on your schools guidance policies and how to move forward
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A crib or play pen with a firm mattress so they do not slip between the mattress and the rails.
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-60 min structured play and 60 min unstructured play
-Create engaging games
-Play outside (sports, yard games, play structured, bikes/scooters, parks)
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You can make healthy habits fun make making it feel like a game for children.
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I would highlight how the space is set up so children can actively explore and engage free from harm.
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My biggest worry about keeping children healthy and safe is factors that are out of my control like interest usage, gun violence, and predators.
I am most interested in learning how to make education meaningful and safe despite these outside factors.
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My advice for creating and maintaining a good partnership between caregivers/parents and childcare providers is to have open communication, honesty, trust, and a goal of working together to raise and educate a successful child.
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If I were the parent of a young child, the three things I would want most from my child’s provider is
1. open communication
2. honesty
3. to work as a team
Three fears I might have when leaving my child in someone else’s care are…
1. abuse
2. neglect
3. not making my child feel cared for and loved
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Some creative ways to get children engaged in active, meaningful learning are…
-to ask meaningful questions that guide the children’s understanding/
-create hands-on activities that allow children to explore and discover
-promote child-initiated activities
-allocate time for outdoor play
-create activities based on their interests
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Tips or advice on creating and maintaining a daily schedule for children are…
-Post it in the classroom where all students can see it.
-Provide visuals so students can connect activities to the words printed.
-Make it simple and easy for students to follow and understand.
-Have a system in place where students remove or check off certain events/activities as they are completed throughout the day.
-Young children cannot tell time so it is important to follow routines that allow children to know what is coming up next!
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Components of a good early learning environment that I think are especially important are…
-paper and writing tools for children to write
-a quiet corner for reading
-dramatic play center for imaginative play
-interactive play with manipulatives
-large outdoor toys
-creative art centers
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Some good ways to approach a parent about the developmental screening of their child is to craft a discussion script with a coworker beforehand to receive feedback, refer to guidelines when discussing red flags, have resources ready to offer parents as a next step and be respectful and ready for any negative or defensive reactions from parents.
