Early Childhood Education Community | Mekieyl | Activity https://ececommunity.org/members/joi_mekiyel/activity/ Activity feed for Mekieyl. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 02:02:35 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.14.4 en-US 30 hourly 2 d8511b4793dbd99ad26ac71e801c76b6 Mekieyl replied to the discussion Trainer Monitored Discussion- Get children engaged in meaningful learning in the forum Child Care Basics-WA https://ececommunity.org/groups/child-care-basics/forum/discussion/trainer-monitored-discussion-get-children-engaged-in-meaningful-learning/page/6/#post-4479 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 05:36:43 +0000 Reply to Trainer Monitored Discussion- Get children engaged in meaningful learning

some creative ways would be ,Use hands-on activities: Children learn best when they can interact with materials and actively engage with the learning process. Incorporate hands-on activities such as science experiments, building projects, or cooking activities to make learning more meaningful and engaging.Incorporate music and movement: Music…

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]]> 8623e755558cf985a5e80424b4d22ed3 Mekieyl replied to the discussion Daily schedule for children? in the forum Child Care Basics-WA https://ececommunity.org/groups/child-care-basics/forum/discussion/daily-schedule-for-children/page/5/#post-4478 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 05:32:36 +0000 Reply to Daily schedule for children?

one tip from me would be, Keep the schedule flexible: While it’s important to establish a routine, it’s also important to be flexible and adapt the schedule as needed based on your child’s changing needs and interests.

]]> 42e5b6d7dad128048316aaff97f6d931 Mekieyl replied to the discussion Good Early learning environment in the forum Child Care Basics-WA https://ececommunity.org/groups/child-care-basics/forum/discussion/good-early-learning-environment/page/6/#post-4477 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 05:22:48 +0000 Reply to Good Early learning environment

some good components that i think are important are

  1. Safe and healthy environment: The environment should be physically safe and healthy, with appropriate safety measures in place and regular cleaning and disinfection.

  2. Responsive and nurturing interactions: Early learning providers should engage in responsive and nurturing interactions with…

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]]> cbd9b759bed6514fc2681a93cc784ed3 Mekieyl replied to the discussion How to approach a parent about developmental screening of their child? in the forum Child Care Basics-WA https://ececommunity.org/groups/child-care-basics/forum/discussion/how-to-approach-a-parent-about-developmental-screening-of-their-child/page/6/#post-4476 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 04:41:31 +0000 Reply to How to approach a parent about developmental screening of their child?

When approaching a parent about the developmental screening of their child, it is important to be sensitive and supportive here are some ways i would approach the conversation:

  1. Start by expressing your concern for the child’s well-being and development.
  2. Explain what developmental screening is and why it is important.
  3. Emphasize that screening is…

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]]> 446f1dfba88ed800a473f9b8f75a8307 Mekieyl replied to the discussion Trainer Monitored Discussion - Observing and documenting a child's development in the forum Child Care Basics-WA https://ececommunity.org/groups/child-care-basics/forum/discussion/trainer-monitored-discussion-observing-and-documenting-a-childs-development/page/7/#post-4475 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 04:35:11 +0000 Reply to Trainer Monitored Discussion - Observing and documenting a child's development

Observing and documenting a child’s development helps early learning providers in several ways. By closely observing a child’s behaviors, interests, and progress, providers can gain insight into the child’s individual strengths and challenges. This information can then be used to inform instructional strategies, curriculum planning,…

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]]> 9e0839e4bbf6cd3fca1672acc417fcf7 Mekieyl replied to the discussion Screen time in childcare in the forum Child Care Basics-WA https://ececommunity.org/groups/child-care-basics/forum/discussion/screen-time-in-childcare/page/7/#post-4474 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 03:54:09 +0000 Reply to Screen time in childcare

i feel screen time should be monitored and minimized for younger children

]]> 6c72f06b4db161a06c4638715e84164e Mekieyl replied to the discussion Trainer Monitored Discussion -“Serve and Return” in classrooms in the forum Child Care Basics-WA https://ececommunity.org/groups/child-care-basics/forum/discussion/trainer-monitored-discussion-serve-and-return-in-classrooms/page/7/#post-4472 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 03:51:11 +0000 Reply to Trainer Monitored Discussion -“Serve and Return” in classrooms

i think by doing more play based activities like puzzles or games that involve naming objects can make a more serve and return enviornment

]]> e3f8ee3f673dec00466b22836244be98 Mekieyl replied to the discussion What to do when parents are late to pick up their child? in the forum Child Care Basics-WA https://ececommunity.org/groups/child-care-basics/forum/discussion/what-to-do-when-parents-are-late-to-pick-up-their-child/page/7/#post-4468 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 02:45:22 +0000 Reply to What to do when parents are late to pick up their child?

n this situation, I would check in with the parent to acknowledge the late pick-ups and explain how this affects the child and there school day then I would try to see if there is anything I can do to support change in this situation and or if there is a aftercare program for the child to be involved in.

]]> b08d6974b54727106c769c6848a13859 Mekieyl replied to the discussion Trainer Monitored Discussion - Diversity and Colloboration in the forum Child Care Basics-WA https://ececommunity.org/groups/child-care-basics/forum/discussion/trainer-monitored-discussion-diversity-and-colloboration/page/7/#post-4467 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 02:14:38 +0000 Reply to Trainer Monitored Discussion - Diversity and Colloboration

  • WAC 110-300-0100 and WAC 110-300-0200 address diversity and equity.
  • WAC 110-300-0110, WAC 110-300-0200, WAC 110-300-0210, and WAC 110-300-0230 address collaboration with families

and one of big messages that the WACs give regarding diversity and collaboration are, early learning programs should promote and celebrate diversity and respect…

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]]> 08ad07635dd67ffe7b6aa5ba34705302 Mekieyl posted an update: https://ececommunity.org/news-feed/p/5851/ Mon, 13 Mar 2023 00:54:35 +0000 0 f96651fcbe950450e83b313567729164 Mekieyl replied to the discussion Trainer Monitored Discussion -WACS influence on your day-to-day practice in the forum Child Care Basics-WA https://ececommunity.org/groups/child-care-basics/forum/discussion/author-monitored-discussion/page/8/#post-4461 Sun, 12 Mar 2023 23:50:33 +0000 Reply to Trainer Monitored Discussion -WACS influence on your day-to-day practice

I discovered that each WAC is very in-depth and actually very easy to read and understand. I was surprised by how many long regulations would need to be achieved before being licensed it gave me a really good look in the process and the things that needs to be accomplished. Also I can see how WAC’s will influence my day-to-day practices and…

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