The best way to help children regulate their emotions is to name their emotions and why they might be feeling that way.

When I start to feel compassion fatigue, I will take some time to myself and journal.

Responsive exchanges I use in everyday interactions with children are having lots of time for play and talking with kids about their feelings.

To relieve stress I like to work out every day, meditate, and make sure I get enough sleep every night!

I would tell Early learning Providers who want to build connections with children in their classroom to find toys/activities that are engaging for the children. I would also do get-to-know-you activities.

I think childcare programs written guidance policies would be useful when dealing with unexpected emergencies with serious injuries.

For a two month old infant, you should use a single-level crib, infant bed, bassinet, or playpen. The mattress must be firm and snuggly touch each side of the crib or bed to prevent the infant from becoming entrapped between the mattress and crib side rails.

You can create a developmentally appropriate, fun, and physically active classroom by incorporating games, 60 minutes of structured and 60 minutes of unstructured physical activity every day, and taking an active role in outdoor play.

You can make healthy habits fun by playing games, singing silly songs, and mirroring the habits.

If I were giving a prospective parent a tour, I would highlight our cleaning procedures and monthly fire drills.

If you suspect child abuse or neglect, you must contact CPS if you even suspect that certain injuries or bruises may be accidental. You must contact CPS if you see signs of emotional or sexual abuse or physical neglect.

My biggest worry about keeping children safe is making sure to watch all of the children, especially if there are reactive children who might injure others.

My advise for creating and maintaining positive relationships with families is constant and clear communication.

If I were a parent of a young child, I would want my child’s provider to be a good communicator and problem solver. I would also want them to be nurturing and flexible to adapt to certain situation.

One of the ways that you can get children engaged in what they are learning is by getting to know them better and incorporate their interests in what they are learning. For example, if you have a child who really likes dinosaurs, you could find a math game that practices counting to 5 with dinosaurs.

One of the biggest tips is to have a routine that you stick to. It can be as simple as having circle time every morning. During this time, make sure to stick to the same activities such as a song of the day, question of the day, calendar, and book of the day.

I think that a good learning environment should be intentional and organized.

One way to approach a parent about developmental screening of their child is to prepare and practice the conversation with a coworker. Another way to approach a parent about developmental screening of their child is to provide evidence and local resources during the conversation.

Observing and documenting a child’s development help early learning providers because they can help teachers identify what to teach each child and can track a child’s milestones.

I think that screen time for children in childcare should be minimal because you do not know how much they receive at home. However, if there is screen time in childcare, it should be educational and be no more than 30 min a week.

Early learning providers can create a “learn and serve” environment by providing children with a choice work time. Children have a chance to decide what they want to play with and the time is entirely child directed.

If a parent was late to picking up a child for the third time in the last two weeks, I would remind them about the policy for picking up. I would mention how being late can be detrimental to a child and how them might feel about always being the last child to be picked up.

What messages do the WACs convey regarding diversity and collaboration?

The WACs convey that diversity and collaboration with the community are essential to high-quality care. When there is collaboration with the community and other partnerships, children have the opportunity to experience many different cultures where diversity is celebrated.

1. A multicultural education curriculum should be in place in every school. Strongly Agree
2. Families should not be expected to be involved in classroom activities. Disagree
3. All learning programs should accommodate all children with special needs. Strongly Agree
4. Some extended family members may confuse children, so they should not have a voice in…

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1. What did you discover about the WACs while completing the activity? I discovered that the WACs are incredibly long and there is a lot of different regulations for licensed childcare.
2. Were you surprised by any of the WACs? One of the WACs that surprised me was the one about exempted programs.
3. Can you see how the WACs will influence your…

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