Having an emotion chart in the classroom can be very helpful, pointing out things like clenched fists or being hunched over as signs of feeling an emotion. It’s important to teach children feelings are normal and it is good to talk about them. Children should feel safe to express their feelings and taught how to through a gentle and understanding matter.

I inform the people around me so they’re aware I’m feeling fatigued. I work on making time for myself and taking advantage of down time and alone time I have to regulate my emotions. I try to prioritise my self care so that I can be refreshed and feel more confident.

Create a space for safe relationships. Listen to children and make sure they know you are there to advocate for them. Find activities that can help children learn to manage big emotions and ask for help.

I find it helpful to recognize when I’m getting close to being overwhelmed and inform a coworker. This allows us to work together to reduce stress. It’s also always okay to say you need a few minutes out of the room as long as there is someone to step in with you.

Participate in serve and return. Get on the level of the children and participate in their activities. Listen to them and show them respect.

Yes, I think these written policies allow for consistent reminders so teachers are prepared. In the event of emergency or accidents, these can be especially helpful.

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Sing songs that encourage movement, go on walks and ask the children to look for things, play a game outside or introduce sports with a ball and demonstrate how to use them.

you can make it fun by using songs to learn habits, make sensory activities for learning things like handwashing, telling stories and using illustrations to demonstrate.

I would cover that there are regular drills, and safety inspections, and show them emergency exits, and emergency aids such as phone numbers, fire extinguishers, etc. I would also go over how cabinets are secured to walls, proper locks are in place to keep children away from chemicals, medications, and other hazardous materials.

I would report it. If I felt unsure I would refresh myself on reporting and discuss it with a supervisor.

My biggest worry is there being an accident that leads to the injury of a child in my care

Show genuine care and engagement for the family. Ask about what they enjoy doing as a family, talk about things you’ve noticed that are unique about their child etc. Building strong relationships creates a comfortable space for more difficult conversations.

1. To provide a safe enviroment

2. Give them the attention and resources they need

3. Care for them and their well being

Fears

1. Neglecting my child

2. Not keeping my child safe

3. Not communicating with me about my child

A fun way to get kids involved in active and meaningful learning could be a scavenger hunt. This offers the children an objective but it also allows them to think about where to look, what it is they’re looking for, and collaborate if they choose to. Once they find what they’re looking for you can ask open-ended questions like, why did you…

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Make sure to have the appropriate amount of time scheduled for each part of the day and also try out different methods for transitioning to make switching from one thing to the next easier and less stressful on both the children and yourself.

Some components of a good early learning environment that I think are important are having a clean and functional space. There should be clear zones to allow children the options to focus on different activities in a comfortable and safe space.

It is good to be properly prepared. Rehearse what you will say, have good and clear evidence and observations and be ready to offer resources to help the family.

Observing and documenting a child’s development helps early learning providers know what a child strengths and weaknesses are. It allows them to plan accordingly to help develop weaker skills and implement learning opportunities. It is also valuable to give parents these insights.

I personally believe screen time is unnecessary for children and only has negative impacts on development.

I think story time is a great way to implement this. You can engage over the images and story and begin a back and forth