Learner Kelli Cunningham
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By letting them speak and communicate while you listen! You can also turn breathing exercises into games, like imagine your smelling a flower, deep breath in !
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Be open with your peers and talk to see if there is a solution, talking and being open is part of the HEART principle for a reason
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some examples might include asking simply about their day and what they had to eat last night for dinner. Showing them new things and again just simple communication back to them, preferably on their level so they feel listened to. Also dont hesitate to follow up with your questions the following day like, you had some trouble with the lesson yesterday, do you still need help understanding or going over anything
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Yes! Making sure you are prepared for the day helps! Also removing yourself from the classroom and practicing on stretching while simultaneously focusing on your breathing I found helps a bunch !
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What advice would you give to other Early learning Providers who want to build connections with children in their classroom?
Always look for the small opportunities to engage and incorporate learning based play!
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Yes! The policies are there to help you be prepared on dealing with the lives of these children! Better yet it’s written out for you so you can go back and refresh your memory whenever! Especially writing reports, notes on CPR and child illnesses, and food preparation! All that needs to be known
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single child crib with firm mattress no blankets, pillows or any kind of stuffies! Make sure the corners of the cribs are protected so a infant can’t fall in between them ! Also when put to sleep, back is always best
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Some safety procedures I would highlight are how there are baby gates so children can’t reach dangerous materials, the booties that have to be worn so there is nothing on the floor where the babies sit, locks on cabinets and shelves where dangerous chemicals and such go, making sure they are aware of our transition procedure to ensure the presence of each child, and no tall book shelves or dressers of some kind for the child to climb and get hurt
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I would make sure I keep details on the observations I made and take it to my supervisor to make sure these are reliable resources and observations to make a report
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My biggest worry is we can teach children everything we know, yet there are still awful people in the world that can change what they know into something different in a second. Children are very impressionable and very curious, that’s why you have to be so mindful at all times when are children.
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What is your advice for creating and maintaining a good partnership between parents and childcare providers?
My advice is communication! Parents love when you communicate with them and tell them how their child is doing daily. This would also help with talking to them about certain activities and milestones going on so they feel involved and like even though they aren’t with them all day, they can still show their support and be apart of the childs development! That could build a trust to show their child is taken care of.
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If I was a parent of a young child, three things I would want most from my child’s provider is for them to
1. To ensure precautions are in place for my childs safety.
2. To share ways I can participate or see my childs progression
3. be kind and helpful to my child and have passion to know my child and their future are taken care of
Three fears I might have when leaving my child under someone else’s care is
1. Will they be biased toward my child bc of where they come from or who is in their family
2. Will they try to make my child think lesser of themselves or my child not being heard
3. Will the childcare provider watch my child and not let themselves be distracted to where my child can get hurt
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In my experience children love hands on learning ! sitting and talking can make anyone not want to engage ! When making lessons, add corresponding activities to engage their mind and want them to explore more. Let them get messy! showing them its okay to make mistakes and get messy can further develop courage to take risks and have fun with it rather than being scared to make a mistake.
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Some tips I have is putting yourself in the childrens shoes and deciding what things would excite them and their personalities! Also, accommodate their times like with eating to yours, like having lunch around 11 and snack later in the evening after nap where they might be a little more hungry.
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In my opinion, a good early learning environment would have a variety of each toy to develop a childs interest. It may also consists of a welcoming atmosphere and positive attitudes and passion! Showing you have passion and putting in the effort drives the children to want to learn more and absorb the positive energy you give them. Also keeping the environment organized with easy reach access to the children. Like a sink there size so after meals they could have the opportunity to wash their hands and work on personal hygiene!
