Learner Hannah Swanson
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Something i have used to assess and control behavior and emotion is feelings pockets. The pockets include happy, sad, frustrated, mad, and scared. Each child has a popsicle stick with there name on it and i can tell them in the moment that if they would like to move there popsicle stick then they certainly can.
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reaching out to coworkers or seeking help in some way is important in overcoming compassion fatigue.
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a responsive exchange i may have in my classroom on a day to day basis is helping kids deal with sharing issues. In a large classroom I may not see who actually had the toy first and its important to talk with the kids in a positive influential way as well as actively listen to each childs version of the story before making a ruling on the situation and helping each kid get through the situations outcome.
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while working with children is a rewarding job, some days can be stressful. Something I do to destress and take care of myself is bake. I love baking new things and then sharing them with friends.
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one on one time is very important in building relationships and strong connections within the classroom. This one on one time should include special time where the child is directing the play, the caregiver is actively listening, and providing the child with serve and return attitude.
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written guidance policies are important in major accidents or illnesses but can also be useful in everyday situations when your just not sure if something is appropriate at a child care facility. Lets say a mom brings in home made cupcakes for their childs birthday and your not sure if you are able to serve them to the children. It is written in the guidelines that you are not to serve home made goods to the children as snack.
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the safest place for a baby to sleep is a single level crib, infant bed, bassinet or play pen. the mattress should be firm and snuggly touch each side of the crib or bed and each child needs seperate bedding not touching other kids bedding.
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new and inviting activities daily promote a developmentally beneficial classroom. appropriate activities can make each day enhancing to the mind and body depending on the activity.
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Singing songs can make healthy habits more fun.
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If I were giving a prospective parent a tour through my program, the safety procedures i would highlight are the first aid protocols so that the families see we have plans in case of emergencies, as well as attendance and building safety protocols to ensure that their child will always be accounted for.
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if i suspected abuse or neglect of a child i would document my concerns in detail and present them to my supervisor for immediate action. I think it if it is pressing then it is safer than sorry to make a report to CPS.
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my biggest fear in keeping kids safe is having a major injury or an anaphylactic shock.
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maintaining good relationships between parents and caregivers can include posting weekly newsletters so that the parent is aware of what there child is doing and learning in class. another thing that can enhance parent provider relationships is doing class activities that involve the parents such as parties or birthday celebrations.
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as a parent to a young child. the three most important things i want provided for my child in the providers care are:
attention to detail, noticing when my child is excelling or is in need of help.
child centered activity: fun activities that provide enjoyment and learning
guidance in social interaction, meaning appropriate conflict resolution among peers
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some creative ways to get a child engaged is to set out activities with all materials to spark the interest of the child. If they can see an activity being offered to them they may be curious as to what it is and how it may work.
