Learner Jordan Young
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To help a child recognize their emotions and control their responses you can teach them the language of emotions by using emotion words regularly. Using visual tools like an emotion chart will help too.
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When I start feeling compassion fatigue I take a moment and talk it out with close friends or family.
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Some examples of responsive exchanges are active listening and acknowledgement and expanding on what a child says. Then asking some open ended questions. All this makes a child feel seen and heard and make a lasting difference.
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I find the quick calm deep breathing exercise works very well when stress is high.
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To build connections to children in the classroom you need to be present and attentive, get down to their level and give them your full attention. Showing genuine intreat in each child, remember the little things and ask them questions about their interests. You can also listen and validate their feelings, acknowledge their emotions and be patient with big emotions.
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The childcare programs written guidance policies would be useful in every situation from illness, injury, to nap time, and meals.
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Single approved crib with their own fitted sheet with nothing else in the crib.
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Tips to create a developmentally appropriate, fun, and physically active classroom would be have an engaging and safe environment and turn movement into learning by playing games like letter hopping and support all types of movement.
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You can make healthy habits fun by incorporating song and dance and having healthy foods in fun shapes.
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Doing a tour through the program the safety procedures I would highlight would be our health policies hung up at every handwashing station and in the kitchen. Along with our emergency plans and practices also posted.
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If I suspected abuse I’d talk with my director about my suspicions then we’d make a plan to contact cps.
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My biggest worry would be how my child is being treated by the students and the caregivers.
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Maintaining a good partnership between caregivers, parents, and childcare providers is essential for supporting a child’s development so it’s important to practice open and honest communication. Build trust and mutual respect and always share information about their child’s development.
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If I were a parent the three important things I’d want from my childcare provider are 1. To make sure my child is safe 2. Further help my child’s development 3. Open and honest communication
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To get children engaged in active, meaningful learning you can set up pretend play scenarios. Some hands on learning could be using real materials like water, sand, or clay.