Learner Ke'Lena
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Keeping communication open at absolutely all times, updating parents at moments even, never, never, ever breaking trust with a parent, never judging, always here for a parent to vent to if they need same with advice if ever asked.
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3 things i would want for my child from child providers are :
1. Safety and Security – similar as to home and comfortable
2. Open communication – comfortable to speak to them or ask a q when needed
3. Good learning environment for all Learning Types
3 fears i have :
1. my child not being or feeling safe
2. little communication between me and child provider as well as my child
3. Act one way when parents are around and different behind closed doors, loosie goosy
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Some creative ways, could be a learning through play moment where they are playing but there are also many learning curves Role playing – play doctor, play house, store and understand those concepts and what to do in those environments. Give them hands-on learning experiments like science with slime, and more.
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I like to start with establishing a consistent routine, keeping meals , nap time, consistent for them starting with breakfast if they haven’t had already, after majority of them come in for the day as before that it would be free/playtime, breakfast, learning activity, craft time, play, lunch, nap, etc. Start little and balance those activities
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There are definitely a lot that go into it but the main i would say, are Safety and Comfort, the parents and children need to feel that they (their child) are physically and emotionally safe to explore and learn in the environment they are learning in and it is clean, and organized, etc. i believe positive relationships are important as well with parents and of course with the children and caretaker. stimulating materials, toys, blocks, books, etc. structured and flexible routines are important as well, and making sure every child feels they are getting the same amount of attention/help from the caregiver and teachers.
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Hopefully before hand you have by then built a type of positive relationship with the parent, choose the right time and place with them to discuss, with the parents to sit them down and have that conversation about their child. Practice before hand what and how you will approach the parent(s) to be clear, and compassionate you can explain what the meeting exactly is simply, and emphasize it being a routine procedure and focus on the benefits for their child in the long run. We’d want them to feel comfortable and encouraged, and try and avoid them possibly feeling attacked.
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Observing and documenting a child’s development is crucial for early learning providers because, by observing you can pick out each child’s own unique strengths and behavior’s. The educator would also be able to observe that there are areas that may need more improvement in, and understand the child’s specific learning style.
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1. The WAC is extremely thorough and has things listed that you would never think would occur during childcare.
2. I did not have have any surprise. However, I appreciated the fact the WAC thought of EVERY scenario that could possibly happen during childcare and provided us guidelines and professional ways to handle each situation.
3. I absolutely see how the WAC can and will influence me daily while working in childcare.
