Early Childhood Education Community | Hadiya Al-Shishani | Activity https://ececommunity.org/members/hadiya_al-shishani/activity/ Activity feed for Hadiya Al-Shishani. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:02:28 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.14.4 en-US 30 hourly 2 345f6439fbf8f75e79d55653a2d1b53d Hadiya Al-Shishani replied to the discussion What would you do if you suspected child abuse or neglect? in the forum Child Care Basics-WA https://ececommunity.org/groups/child-care-basics/forum/discussion/what-would-you-do-if-you-suspected-child-abuse-or-neglect/#post-2174 Thu, 24 Nov 2022 00:17:14 +0000 Reply to What would you do if you suspected child abuse or neglect?

I would speak with my director first to get another opinion. If it is agreed there is reasonable suspicion, I would call CPS and report right away.

]]> 4568a9c27e1f309f3126e03dbcc31030 Hadiya Al-Shishani replied to the discussion Keeping children healthy and safe in the forum Child Care Basics-WA https://ececommunity.org/groups/child-care-basics/forum/discussion/keeping-children-healthy-and-safe/#post-2172 Wed, 23 Nov 2022 23:51:20 +0000 Reply to Keeping children healthy and safe

I have a lot of worries, honestly. The state of the world right now and my own personal experiences growing up are why I have many.

Gun violence and suspicions of abuse are big fears for me.

I’m worried about medical emergencies and injuries. I’m worried about making sure children do not hurt each other. I want to provide the safest environment…

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]]> da9450085cc5a169032488e18fe88253 Hadiya Al-Shishani posted an update: https://ececommunity.org/news-feed/p/4002/ Wed, 23 Nov 2022 23:17:38 +0000 0 9db1f6f6a173fecaf75906b3f21ea37d Hadiya Al-Shishani replied to the discussion Positive relationships with families in the forum Child Care Basics-WA https://ececommunity.org/groups/child-care-basics/forum/discussion/positive-relationships-with-families/#post-2170 Wed, 23 Nov 2022 23:10:43 +0000 Reply to Positive relationships with families

Build a trusting relationship. Be honest and transparent but also gracious and sympathetic. Provide the same safe space to the families as you do their child. Work together and always collaborate when it comes to plans, ideas, goals, etc. Even though this is a team effort, the family is always the primary provider/ teacher and you should…

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]]> ec17991286ad7fabf54af1d50b90ecde Hadiya Al-Shishani replied to the discussion Expectations from your child's provider in the forum Child Care Basics-WA https://ececommunity.org/groups/child-care-basics/forum/discussion/expectations-rom-your-childs-provider/#post-2167 Wed, 23 Nov 2022 22:29:55 +0000 Reply to Expectations from your child's provider

WANT:

-Honesty/ transparency

-Positive/ outgoing

-Responsible/ reliable

FEARS:

-Is my child getting enough interaction with their provider and peers?

-Is my child happy and enjoying their time while I am not there?

-Is my child engaged in learning or just being ‘babysat’?

]]> e092dc63ff8fbd0284a822e65802a8eb Hadiya Al-Shishani replied to the discussion Trainer Monitored Discussion- Get children engaged in meaningful learning in the forum Child Care Basics-WA https://ececommunity.org/groups/child-care-basics/forum/discussion/trainer-monitored-discussion-get-children-engaged-in-meaningful-learning/page/2/#post-2163 Wed, 23 Nov 2022 22:02:25 +0000 Reply to Trainer Monitored Discussion- Get children engaged in meaningful learning

Cater to their interests and dive deeper. They seem to enjoy music? Let’s look at/ listen to different kinds of instruments and music! Let’s all play or sing a song together! Maybe learn a simple song in a different language? Let’s read a book about music! Let’s explore different music from around the world!
Taking an interest and finding…

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]]> ad564d865c782a3ac6d4e7b43c23bc9b Hadiya Al-Shishani replied to the discussion Daily schedule for children? in the forum Child Care Basics-WA https://ececommunity.org/groups/child-care-basics/forum/discussion/daily-schedule-for-children/#post-2162 Wed, 23 Nov 2022 21:52:31 +0000 Reply to Daily schedule for children?

Involve the children in making the schedule that way you are more likely to keep them interested and engaged in day to day activities.
Plan out meal times and outside time and base certain activities around energy level. When might they be the most energetic? When would they potentially start to wind down? What activities can support this?

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]]> 9465c35373934954417adb664ff282a3 Hadiya Al-Shishani replied to the discussion Good Early learning environment in the forum Child Care Basics-WA https://ececommunity.org/groups/child-care-basics/forum/discussion/good-early-learning-environment/#post-2160 Wed, 23 Nov 2022 20:18:17 +0000 Reply to Good Early learning environment

Environment is everything. Children need to feel safe and want to feel like they are home. It is important to set up the room so that it is inviting, comfortable, and promotes learning on their own!

]]> 1994809b6ebe559f17ede5341d625c33 Hadiya Al-Shishani replied to the discussion How to approach a parent about developmental screening of their child? in the forum Child Care Basics-WA https://ececommunity.org/groups/child-care-basics/forum/discussion/how-to-approach-a-parent-about-developmental-screening-of-their-child/#post-2154 Wed, 23 Nov 2022 19:38:41 +0000 Reply to How to approach a parent about developmental screening of their child?

Prepare and practice what you will say. Provide documentation/ evidence based findings. Be gracious and understanding of the parents feelings and provide them with resources to support them and their child.

]]> 473a7a5295e7c7a5bce6b601df04fc64 Hadiya Al-Shishani posted an update: https://ececommunity.org/news-feed/p/3983/ Wed, 23 Nov 2022 18:54:49 +0000 0 84c8d2a8538059aa6e1671d9b18f24f3 Hadiya Al-Shishani replied to the discussion Trainer Monitored Discussion - Observing and documenting a child's development in the forum Child Care Basics-WA https://ececommunity.org/groups/child-care-basics/forum/discussion/trainer-monitored-discussion-observing-and-documenting-a-childs-development/page/2/#post-2151 Wed, 23 Nov 2022 18:42:53 +0000 Reply to Trainer Monitored Discussion - Observing and documenting a child's development

Every child develops at their own pace. Observing and documenting children’s development will help you understand where they are at and when you may need to provide additional support. It is important to meet them where they are at!

]]> a7176ee1f49d27fe2b3b00c9cef1936b Hadiya Al-Shishani posted an update: https://ececommunity.org/news-feed/p/3980/ Wed, 23 Nov 2022 17:50:23 +0000 0 6ba690076e74f4f3a83667c01db2d06a Hadiya Al-Shishani replied to the discussion Screen time in childcare in the forum Child Care Basics-WA https://ececommunity.org/groups/child-care-basics/forum/discussion/screen-time-in-childcare/page/2/#post-2146 Wed, 23 Nov 2022 16:58:06 +0000 Reply to Screen time in childcare

I agree that screen time should be postponed until a later age. I would rather replace screen time with music listening. Music is a powerful learning tool as it can get teach listening skills, empathy, self soothing, I believe it can increase focus and improve language skills as well.
We are social beings, the ability to connect socially…

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]]> e731cc89a5b261750cc91b5200ee3685 Hadiya Al-Shishani replied to the discussion Trainer Monitored Discussion -“Serve and Return” in classrooms in the forum Child Care Basics-WA https://ececommunity.org/groups/child-care-basics/forum/discussion/trainer-monitored-discussion-serve-and-return-in-classrooms/page/2/#post-2145 Wed, 23 Nov 2022 15:37:16 +0000 Reply to Trainer Monitored Discussion -“Serve and Return” in classrooms

Observe and acknowledge children’s choices/ interests and interact with those decisions. Present an idea or activity and follow their lead! Provide strong conversations that let you in on their thought process and help them develop connections between those thoughts. Always be with them at their level!

]]> dcc5d715e9328e0549a4191ed46a7753 Hadiya Al-Shishani replied to the discussion What to do when parents are late to pick up their child? in the forum Child Care Basics-WA https://ececommunity.org/groups/child-care-basics/forum/discussion/what-to-do-when-parents-are-late-to-pick-up-their-child/page/2/#post-2135 Tue, 22 Nov 2022 22:28:40 +0000 Reply to What to do when parents are late to pick up their child?

I would check in with the parent and make sure everything is okay first. See if there is an outside factor causing the tardiness and discuss how we can support them. Maybe we could reach out to another family member that the child is allowed to be released to and see if they could pick the child up.
I would ask them to make sure they…

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]]> e85e5db381818ebb1b3ea815a9bb122a Hadiya Al-Shishani replied to the discussion Trainer Monitored Discussion - Diversity and Colloboration in the forum Child Care Basics-WA https://ececommunity.org/groups/child-care-basics/forum/discussion/trainer-monitored-discussion-diversity-and-colloboration/page/3/#post-2134 Tue, 22 Nov 2022 20:54:58 +0000 Reply to Trainer Monitored Discussion - Diversity and Colloboration

Early childcare providers must provide
learning opportunities that are culturally/ racially diverse in their curriculum, activities, and materials. That includes things around the
classroom that don’t reinforce stereotypes, diverse music, and
intervening when biased behavior is displayed. (WAC 110-300-0160)

This helps each child feel included…

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]]> 93004eaad0cb7f6f7420106b2d6b7551 Hadiya Al-Shishani posted an update: https://ececommunity.org/news-feed/p/3968/ Tue, 22 Nov 2022 18:54:01 +0000 0 78183305d99607413d5f9f80eee3e75c Hadiya Al-Shishani replied to the discussion Trainer Monitored Discussion -WACS influence on your day-to-day practice in the forum Child Care Basics-WA https://ececommunity.org/groups/child-care-basics/forum/discussion/author-monitored-discussion/page/3/#post-2128 Tue, 22 Nov 2022 18:02:40 +0000 Reply to Trainer Monitored Discussion -WACS influence on your day-to-day practice

I was not surprised by the WAC regulations themself, I was more so surprised (in a good way) at how thorough the regulations are, especially regarding licensing. It makes me feel good that there are many regulations for this state because it shows how serious child care is and how serious it needs to be taken. This tremendously influences…

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