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  • Jailee

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    December 15, 2022 at 2:11 am in reply to: Emotional regulation in children

    A good way to help children recognize their emotions is to talk about them and how they’re feeling. Its important to let them know that it is ok to feel their emotions, and talking through what those emotions are can help them processes them. Such as through asking questions like “What are you feeling?” and “Why do you feel that way.” Can help them learn the cause and effect of actions and how they impact themselves and others.

  • Jailee

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    December 15, 2022 at 2:05 am in reply to: Compassion fatigue in early childhood educators

    Its important to be able to communicate with peers about how you are feeling, and to take time to de-stress and re-adjust yourself.

  • Jailee

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    December 15, 2022 at 2:03 am in reply to: Responsive exchanges with children

    Its important that there is trust established in the relationship between you and the child. Offer games to play or activities, and perhaps read books about stress and anxiety to help children learn ways that they can manage those feelings. Make sure that they know that they can come to a teacher if they need support.

  • Jailee

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    December 15, 2022 at 1:09 am in reply to: Emotional Release for Early Learning Providers

    I enjoy listening to music and spending time with my parents. I also may de-stress by partaking in my hobbies or talking with friends.

  • Jailee

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    December 15, 2022 at 1:04 am in reply to: Children learn through relationships

    It is important to spend a lot of time with the children, either through playing, supervision, or talking. Becoming a familiar figure in the school, and one that they look forward to seeing, is an important part of building those relationships.

  • Jailee

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    December 15, 2022 at 1:03 am in reply to: Trainer Monitored Discussion – Child care programs guidance policy

    Yes; these written policies can be used in the case of an unexpected circumstance, such as an illness or an emergency.

  • Jailee

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    December 15, 2022 at 12:12 am in reply to: Trainer Monitored Discussion – Safest place for a baby to sleep

    A crib with a mattress and walls without a gap to prevent the infant from accidentally slipping through or getting stuck.

  • Jailee

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    December 15, 2022 at 12:09 am in reply to: Physically Active Classroom

    One way is through the use of songs that can create a quick, indoor physical activity that does not involve running around the classroom, such as “Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes.” The use of assign jobs throughout the classroom at the end of the day could also give children a physical activity that also contributes to the care of their environment.

  • Jailee

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    December 14, 2022 at 11:48 pm in reply to: Healthy habits fun for children

    You can make healthy habits fun for children by making a game out of them, or teaching kids songs to sing while doing them. These can make children become excited to exercise healthy habits.

  • Jailee

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    December 14, 2022 at 10:21 pm in reply to: Trainer Monitored Discussion – Discuss Safety Procedures

    While giving classroom and school tours, I’ll make sure to give them rundowns of our safety procedures regarding events such as earthquakes or fires. I’d also direct them to our first aid kids and our injury policy. It is also helpful during a tour to highlight the benefits and best parts of our classrooms to ensure the parents the children are having an enriching experience in a safe environment.

  • Jailee

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    December 14, 2022 at 10:15 pm in reply to: What would you do if you suspected child abuse or neglect?

    I believe the first thing I would do is bring my concerns up with the lead teacher to see if they also share my concerns. If they do, I would figure out what the program policy is in such a situation, follow the correct procedures, and report my suspicions as necessary. In some cases, I may attempt to talk to the child (under supervisor permission).

  • Jailee

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    December 14, 2022 at 9:54 pm in reply to: Keeping children healthy and safe

    I think I agree with a lot of other participants in this discussion on the points of internet safety and gun violence. I grew up right when the internet started becoming widely used and there were a lot more discussions about internet safety at that time. I don’t see those discussions being had nearly as much anymore. Gun violence is also a major concern; I thought about it often during my schooling and now I struggle to think about what I may have to do to keep my students and others safe.

  • Jailee

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    December 14, 2022 at 8:15 pm in reply to: Positive relationships with families.

    I think it is important to enter each discussion with families with positivity and the focus of benefiting the child. Having open discussions with the parents and clearly listening to their point of view, and instead of any arguing calmly discussing your point of view. This way discussions are collaborative and help build further trust between provider and caregiver.

  • Jailee

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    December 14, 2022 at 8:09 pm in reply to: Expectations from your child's provider

    As a parent, the three things I hope a childcare provider would provide my child are; 1. Making my child feel safe and accepted. 2. Take their concerns and emotions seriously. and 3. Encourage learning and growth. I would be most concerned about a childcare provider 1. Ignoring my child’s needs. 2. Not giving them tasks or things to learn. 3. Not helping my child when they are struggling.

  • It is important to observe each child and get to know their preferences to help come up with ideas to get them engaged in learning, such as understanding a child’s interest in animals and using that information to have them engage with activities such as reading or building puzzles with animals. I believe also that if a provider presents an activity to a child with excitement and interest, it in turn will get the child to also be excited and interested in the activity.

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