Early Childhood Education Community | Lissa Espinosa | Activity https://ececommunity.org/members/lissa_espinosa/activity/ Activity feed for Lissa Espinosa. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:02:28 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.14.4 en-US 30 hourly 2 89bfcd448ec5c7780948dd495778ad19 Lissa Espinosa posted an update: What are some of the best ways to help children […] https://ececommunity.org/news-feed/p/18230/ Wed, 02 Jul 2025 06:51:03 +0000 What are some of the best ways to help children recognize their emotions and control their responses?


Talking to them what you see and connecting it to an emotion.

]]> 0 9a858ccbc001933f2371f5f57cee15d2 Lissa Espinosa posted an update: As an early childhood learning provider, What do you do […] https://ececommunity.org/news-feed/p/18229/ Wed, 02 Jul 2025 06:42:08 +0000 As an early childhood learning provider, What do you do when you start feeling compassion fatigue?


Take deep breaths and have open communication with my team mates for support. Change up the activites to something i feel would be more engaging and rewarding. Do things outsode of work that are rewarding like self pampering.

]]> 0 7b777b96ab21e5ca2e26a2ff3456bdde Lissa Espinosa posted an update: Share some examples of responsive exchanges you may want […] https://ececommunity.org/news-feed/p/18174/ Mon, 30 Jun 2025 04:06:23 +0000 Share some examples of responsive exchanges you may want to use in everyday interactions with children


Getting down to their level and having a communication cycle with them. Showing them that you care about them. Showing attention to their interest.

]]> 0 92f46d5d8fb51e6287b6e392a4015301 Lissa Espinosa posted an update: Working with children is very rewarding and very […] https://ececommunity.org/news-feed/p/18173/ Mon, 30 Jun 2025 03:30:03 +0000 Working with children is very rewarding and very emotional work. Are there any techniques you’ve found to release stress?

Taking a walk, doing yoga, finding solutions to what’s stressing me out, music, deep breaths

]]> 0 02d1404184156ae6e77609489d33486c Lissa Espinosa posted an update: What advice would you give to other Early learning […] https://ececommunity.org/news-feed/p/18172/ Mon, 30 Jun 2025 03:23:54 +0000 What advice would you give to other Early learning Providers who want to build connections with children in their classroom?
I would advise them to have patience, and do the serve and return

]]> 0 ae332b8a7ca2f56e7b1c780cdffdc1e8 Lissa Espinosa posted an update: Trainer InteractionAre there any situations where […] https://ececommunity.org/news-feed/p/18171/ Mon, 30 Jun 2025 03:18:05 +0000 Trainer Interaction

Are there any situations where you think the childcare programs written guidance policies would be useful?


Yes, such as Emergency policies and illness policies.

]]> 0 ea6520475ce451f0c87d04ba389fb8ad Lissa Espinosa posted an update: https://ececommunity.org/news-feed/p/18170/ Mon, 30 Jun 2025 01:36:50 +0000 0 da1dcd6fd588b8d06af075d0466cf2e8 Lissa Espinosa posted an update: What kind of sleep equipment should you use for a 2 […] https://ececommunity.org/news-feed/p/18097/ Sun, 29 Jun 2025 05:59:28 +0000 What kind of sleep equipment should you use for a 2 month old infant?


A single child crib or playpen with a firm mattress.

]]> 0 f731ee53bd3960bdac8c80afd47cc4d0 Lissa Espinosa posted an update: Do you have any tips for creating a […] https://ececommunity.org/news-feed/p/18096/ Sun, 29 Jun 2025 05:49:57 +0000 Do you have any tips for creating a developmentally appropriate, fun, and physically active classroom?


Do “shake the sillys out” when its time to whined down. Have dance partys or interactive songs like “we are the dinosaurs” that make the kiddos move

]]> 0 61e255aa7e9eec2889d81070ba4823c3 Lissa Espinosa posted an update: Healthy habits fun for children? Making it into a fun […] https://ececommunity.org/news-feed/p/18095/ Sun, 29 Jun 2025 05:48:23 +0000 Healthy habits fun for children?


Making it into a fun game, like the floor is lave or play i spy when taking walks. Or crating a song to know how long washing your havds should be.

]]> 0 fbbb5ee151596b9b619a9920d1f567a4 Lissa Espinosa posted an update: Healthy habits fun for children? Making it into a fun […] https://ececommunity.org/news-feed/p/18087/ Sat, 28 Jun 2025 05:03:10 +0000 Healthy habits fun for children?


Making it into a fun game, like the floor is lave or play i spy when taking walks. Or crating a song to know how long washing your havds should be.

]]> 0 02abe52bdc32b4896a1bb44628b10df0 Lissa Espinosa posted an update: If you were giving a prospective parent a tour through […] https://ececommunity.org/news-feed/p/18086/ Sat, 28 Jun 2025 04:19:03 +0000 If you were giving a prospective parent a tour through your program, what safety procedures would you highlight?

If I were to give a tour through our program, I would point out our safety procedures, such as our first eve kit, Emergency bag, Emergency, food, covered outlets, or sanitation, procedure, etc.

]]> 0 2bc172335fc8f62e1843f646a2004323 Lissa Espinosa posted an update: What would you do if you suspected child abuse […] https://ececommunity.org/news-feed/p/18085/ Sat, 28 Jun 2025 04:09:00 +0000 What would you do if you suspected child abuse or neglect?


I would document the situation, bring it to my supervisors attention and contact CPS

]]> 0 2cd02ce7c67744f3c2ce079a91470e56 Lissa Espinosa posted an update: What am my most interested in learning? I’m interested in […] https://ececommunity.org/news-feed/p/18065/ Thu, 26 Jun 2025 03:39:12 +0000 What am my most interested in learning?

I’m interested in in learning that as a provider how I can give the best that I can to keeping my kiddos, safe emotional and physically.

]]> 0 efdb8fff88b02b5c939089b693b6bdb2 Lissa Espinosa posted an update: What is your biggest worry about keeping children […] https://ececommunity.org/news-feed/p/18064/ Thu, 26 Jun 2025 03:36:25 +0000 What is your biggest worry about keeping children healthy and safe?


My biggest worry about keeping children, healthy, and safe is if they accidentally put themselves

]]> 0 ba6ed4f5417dc983ef9cb8e16453ff42 Lissa Espinosa posted an update: What is your advice for creating and maintaining a […] https://ececommunity.org/news-feed/p/18063/ Thu, 26 Jun 2025 03:12:00 +0000 What is your advice for creating and maintaining a good partnership between parents and childcare providers?


It would be having an open conversation with the parents or parents while remaining positive and empathetic to what they have to say. Listening to them and coming up with a solution to what is happening. Even asking how you can help.

]]> 0 668092d5f843d248e7c67d4fd9f633b0 Lissa Espinosa posted an update: Three Things that I would want in a provider would be […] https://ececommunity.org/news-feed/p/17731/ Wed, 25 Jun 2025 06:03:32 +0000 Three Things that I would want in a provider would be 1)that they would be observant, 2) they would be caring, 3)that they love their job.

Three Fears that I have leaving my kid with someone would be 1)being neglectful 2)?being disrespectful 3) being abusive.

]]> 0 6d21ae3344ef2c89f8bfc3eaca70cf9d Lissa Espinosa posted an update: What are some creative ways to get children engaged […] https://ececommunity.org/news-feed/p/17730/ Wed, 25 Jun 2025 05:33:55 +0000 What are some creative ways to get children engaged in active, meaningful learning?


I love incorporating songs, and dancing. For example, I think The days of the week in Spanish, and English, to the tune of the ABC song. The kids enjoy it.

]]> 0 a3e1a4930732125a8199504da985a238 Lissa Espinosa posted an update: Do you have any tips or advice on creating and maintaining […] https://ececommunity.org/news-feed/p/17729/ Wed, 25 Jun 2025 05:29:10 +0000

Do you have any tips or advice on creating and maintaining a daily schedule for children?

Having a premade daily schedule such as snacks playtime circle time outdoor time lunch. Have the sequence be the same every day, so there is predictability for the children.

]]> 0 8db6e15ce0ce49af4498204d53b8301e Lissa Espinosa posted an update: Are there any components of a good early […] https://ececommunity.org/news-feed/p/17728/ Wed, 25 Jun 2025 04:42:09 +0000 Are there any components of a good early learning environment that you think are especially important?


Some components of a good early learning environment, that I think are especially important. Is having a brightly litted space accompanied by Bright inviting colors. A place where I would feel invited to, and want to explore.

]]> 0 2095ddd417ff2f9f16f0e63ea7674578 Lissa Espinosa posted an update: How to approach a parent about developmental screening […] https://ececommunity.org/news-feed/p/17727/ Wed, 25 Jun 2025 03:50:59 +0000 How to approach a parent about developmental screening of their child?


Have documented proof. Also have a list of resources Ready to supply them. you can also work with a coworker to have some kind of script in which just sounds like a good conversation.

]]> 0 8c1296dcd6ecfd00e7751a4feb32cd09 Lissa Espinosa posted an update: How does observing and documenting a child’s development […] https://ececommunity.org/news-feed/p/17726/ Wed, 25 Jun 2025 03:17:52 +0000 How does observing and documenting a child’s development help early learning providers?


Observing and documenting a child’s development helps. Learning providers, have an ongoing timeline of that child’s progress. It is written documentation of evidence. That might be used later. If the child is having delays. This also helps keep track of… Read more

]]> 0 1402a2d2c1e4b96edc7ce48efde44dcd Lissa Espinosa replied to the discussion Screen time in childcare in the forum Child Care Basics-WA https://ececommunity.org/groups/child-care-basics/forum/discussion/screen-time-in-childcare/#post-31028 Wed, 25 Jun 2025 01:16:14 +0000 Reply to Screen time in childcare

I completely agree. As a many I have seen the effects screen time plays on the attitude of the day verses days in which there was no screen time. I agree that there should be no screen time before the two yers of agr

]]> ed2a39b4ee415682840ea293c9e878b9 Lissa Espinosa posted an update: How do you think early learning providers can create […] https://ececommunity.org/news-feed/p/17723/ Wed, 25 Jun 2025 01:06:56 +0000 How do you think early learning providers can create a “serve and return” environment in their classrooms?


Learning providers can create a serve and return environment in their classrooms by interacting with their child and their interest. During the course of the day, there are many opportunities to engage with the child in which they serve,… Read more

]]> 0 3a8b63234925092caa17b92154eb7183 Lissa Espinosa replied to the discussion What to do when parents are late to pick up their child? in the forum Child Care Basics-WA https://ececommunity.org/groups/child-care-basics/forum/discussion/what-to-do-when-parents-are-late-to-pick-up-their-child/#post-30994 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 05:06:05 +0000 Reply to What to do when parents are late to pick up their child?

I complete agree. I would also give them a friendly reminder about the policies that they agreed to upon enrollment. I would also add the effect it’s causes to not only the staff that needs to stay late but that their child may feel the effects of being the last one or feeling that the schedule is off.

]]> 032f2afe255a472792463e6d8975419e Lissa Espinosa posted an update: Point of view https://ececommunity.org/news-feed/p/17707/ Tue, 24 Jun 2025 04:39:38 +0000 Point of view

]]> 0 17ee7c8ed62194d44d073dbf17d84620 Lissa Espinosa posted an update: New picture of a child’s joining the School. Therefore, […] https://ececommunity.org/news-feed/p/17706/ Tue, 24 Jun 2025 04:14:32 +0000 New picture of a child’s joining the School. Therefore, introducing diversity to the group, and my picture is included.

]]> 0 7fdff0a6df0d1d961a43a6fc25e04773 Lissa Espinosa posted an update: What is looks like to be professional. https://ececommunity.org/news-feed/p/15246/ Thu, 03 Apr 2025 03:38:21 +0000 What is looks like to be professional.

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