The kind of sleep equipment that should be used for a 2 month old infant is a safe sleep approved bassinet or crib with a firm mattress, that is clear of obstructions like blankets, pillows, or toys. Make sure any infant under the age of 12 months is placed on the back to sleep, as some infants are unaccustomed to stomach sleeping.

Some creative ways to get children more engaged in learning can include asking meaningful questions, implementing a child’s current likes and interests into individualized or small group activities like favorite animals, color, or food and creating activities based on specific developmental domains like music, art, writing, reading, and crafts.

I believe some tips to help create and maintain a strong daily routine are to include: meal times, small and large group activities (indoor and outdoor), nap times, quiet play times, and individualized exploration.

I believe that screen time may be beneficial for children older than 5 that have shown progress in developing their emotional, social, intellectual and physical developmental domains, without the presence of screens while in a learning environment. I believe that around this age is when children become a bit more aware to the outside world,… Read more

I believe early learning providers can create a “serve and return” environment in their classroom by implementing the 5 step serve & return process. By providing an ample amount of activities for children to interact with during the day a provider has the opportunity to display different scenarios in which they can implement various… Read more

WAC 110-300-0085 states that “an early learning provider must communicate with families to identify individual children’s developmental goals.” WAC-110-300-0030 addresses non-discrimination by stating that early learning programs are “places of public accommodation… and must not discriminate… on basis of race, creed, color, national origin,… Read more