[lindsey]

Alternate different types of activities, like active vs. quiet, group vs. individual, etc. Create routines that help children remember and notice the order of events, so they know what to expect.

[lindsey]

I think the sensory/science area is important, as well as the art area. Both allow students to explore and express themselves in safe environments. The play acting area also allows children to “occupy” the “real world” in a safe space.

[lindsey]

It can be helpful to come up with a script and run it by a coworker. Use your objective observations about the child when sharing with the adult – you’re often the first to share these with them. Keep all referrals confidential and don’t discuss around parents or other students.

[lindsey]

Observing and documenting a child’s development helps us see which milestones they’re hitting and when, and whether those behaviors are appropriate for their age. Then, educators can create programs and activities that meet their children’s wide variety of stages.

[lindsey]

Children do not need screens to learn, at least not until they’re older. They can use their imaginations, experiences, and visual observations to learn.

[lindsey]

Teachers can “share the focus” and watch for when a child is serving. Look at the nature of the child’s action and respond/name the action, take turns, or ask questions.

[lindsey]

Strongly agree:

A multicultural education curriculum should be in place in every school.

The United States should discontinue relations with countries that engage in human rights violations.

Agree:

All learning programs should accommodate <em style=”font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;”>all children with special needs.

My curriculum should be based on each individual child’s current interests.

Disagree:

Families should <em style=”font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;”>not be expected to be involved in classroom activities.

Some extended family members may confuse children, so they should not have a voice in raising or educating the child.

Media in general delivers fair and accurate accounts of events around the country.

Strongly disagree:

Diversity definitely includes race and culture, but <em style=”font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;”>doesn’t include age, ability or family make-up.

Point of view: raised by straight white parents in Portland, raised Christian but no longer religious

[lindsey]

1. I learned that there are rigorous protocols for even little things in early childhood centers. I also learned about the different time frames in which employees should get certain certifications.

2. WAC 110-300-0140 surprised me, where children must have their own storage (and families’ belongings can no longer be stored together). I’m surprised because there’s not the same allowance for teachers.

3. I can definitely see how the specificity of the WACs will guide my work and my to-do list/timeline for my professional development. I can also see how my program follows the codes.