Exercise and play, movement to music, understanding through a feelings and need chart. Through play we can also encourage awareness to emotions and help children regulate them.

Take breaks and communicate with coworkers or a supervisor. I also talk to my family or find something to ground me. Breathing exercises are effective.

Play with children side by side and talk at eye level.

Deep breathing, walking away, listening to music

Pay attention to a child’s serve. Do not stick to the sidelines, be active.

Yes, during a situation like an emergency.

Single-level crib, infant bed, bassinet or playpen with a firm mattress

Daily greetings with choice, fun songs that are educational

Use songs, rhymes, and games or other catchy and easily memorable ideas.

I’d show the layout of the center. Exit/entrance, safety precautions, bathrooms, play areas and more would be introduced.

Talk to my supervisor and contact the proper authorities based on protocol.

My own fears or anxiety getting in the way. Remembering not to dig too deep with child abuse and let authorities handle it while knowing you can only help as much as possible.

Build a trusting relationship based on honesty and consistency. Parents should be kept aware and mutual respect is foundational.

Wants – Knowledge, Communication, A safe environmentFears – Neglect, unsafe circumstances, a lack of knowledge

Engage in real life examples. During a walk ask a student what a specific sign nearby means. You can also test print awareness through questions such as “What is the first letter of the word “STOP” on the stop sign.

Using a calendar that can be readily available for students and parents is helpful. Focusing on consistency and balance is important for creating and maintaining a daily schedule.

Components of a good early learning environment I feel that is important is safety, variety, and honesty values present. Students should feel safe and protected. They should also be given a variety of enrichment toys and environments to play and interact with.

Gathering your thoughts using a script would be beneficial to word things properly. Additionally, having the correct documents on hand for the parent to view.

Observing and documenting a child’s development helps understand the child’s strengths and differences. We can be better caregivers by understanding a child’s personal development and create appropriate expectations.

I feel that managed screen time can be successful. However, screen time may be more prominent at home so in childcare it should be sparingly. For example, using it as an exit ticket or calming segment would be sufficient.

Being aware of the classroom and the eyesight or interest the child has can help us be more vigilant when in a serve and return moment. Having various toys and interests in the classroom can prompt serve and return.

I’d mention that although things happen, reoccurring events like this impact the organization and the child. This causes difficulties with the staff and can impact school rules or regulations.