Once a child has had gel co-regulating with a calm and attentive adult who gives them the time to calm down, then embrace the emotions they were having. Emotions are always okay to experience. Ask the child ways to brainstorm solutions to issues. On a daily basis you can practice self-control techniques when children are regulated like… Read more

I try to make sure to release that stress at the end of the day with walking meditation in the woods or playing guitar or hanging out with a friend. Something to recharge my emotional energy. In the moment I might just take some deep breaths. In the morning I practice meditation for stress reduction and it works well as long as I make sure to… Read more

Giving children special time where they get to choose any activity they want and you are there to go along for the ride without trying to teach or interrupt their control of the activity. This gives the child a sense of connection and compassion and attention from the adult. Being calm and staying calm when they get upset/dysregulated and… Read more

Daily meditation and gratitude list when I get up helps to put me in a positive mindset. Playing guitar after work helps me to unload the stress of the day and talking with an old friend or relative helps when there are particular issues I need to discuss

Active listening and asking open ended questions about their play or projects helps foster connections. Showing lots of interest in what their doing with lots of positive energy and empathy.

If there is a mistake in medication delivery, an illness, or injury. If there is a child with persistent difficulty managing their behavior in a group setting and is disruptive a plan needs to put in place. When another provider is witnessed doing something inappropriate, such as shaming a child or gossiping about a child’s behavior to the other… Read more

A single level crib, bassinet, or playpen with a firm mattress and a fitted sheet on their backs.

Doing daily stretching and easy yoga poses after a short warm up activity helps increase concentration and self-esteem. Depending on the age, doing a body weight exercise, like jumping jacks, helps with coordination and helps in between activities where children will need to be concentrating in a seated activity and it’s fun to count speed them… Read more

Using songs when it’s time to clean up, or wash hands works well. Pretending you are sneaky quiet animals when traveling through the school helps in the hallways and stairwells. Making snacks look like faces or other shapes is tried and true.

I would highlight the location of the first aid kits, the emergency exit plans, the go bags, and other equipment for a variety of emergencies. I would show them how safely the classroom is set up, including the bookcases and other storage furniture that is secured to the walls in case of an earthquake, and how the playground has safe equipment… Read more

Keeping them healthy and safe: main concern is accidents on the playground that cause major injury and overuse of screen time at home, especially what’s on the internet, even YouTube videos.

Decide what is the best way to communicate: email, phone calls, texting….Share your observations about their children with the caregivers, providing regular updates on their progress and the parents can do the same sharing what’s going on at home. Always make sure to validate feelings and show empathy.

The three things I would want most in a provider would be patience, compassion, and empathy for my child. The three things I would be most worried about would that they were being mistreated, neglected, or abused

I like to use open-ended activities that allow for unexpected multiple approaches and creative solutions. Also, using dramatic pretend play across age groups can be a way to get students fully engrossed in the activity and allows for their imagination to make connections and thoughtful observations that are also often unexpected.

I agree that using visual symbols to help young learning identify what is on the schedule will help them know what is coming up next and throughout their day giving them a sense of routine that is comforting and provides a sense of security. The schedule should allow for some flexibility, but also have some pillars that stay in place at the… Read more

One component of a good learning environment is that children are allowed make their own choices about which centers they engage with based on their own interests. Also, their needs to be a wide range of centers based on the developmental range in the classroom and having modifications available for students with special needs.

Definitely starting with positive areas of development is very helpful, not just when discussing delays but in all interactions with parents. Having a well documented record of observations and having that backed up by what is the developmental range is also important, so that the discussion stays rooted in facts, not opinions or feelings of… Read more