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Maribel posted an update:

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 17:50:00 +0000

Maribel replied to the discussion Screen time in childcare in the forum Child Care Basics-WA

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 06:32:29 +0000

I believe that kids can get “sucked in” to whatever is on a screen. While their attention is focused on the screen, their bodies are still, they are quiet, and they are not actively learning or thinking, and instead passively staring at moving pictures on a screen. I don’t feel that screen time should be forbidden, and on occasion can be a…

Maribel replied to the discussion Trainer Monitored Discussion -“Serve and Return” in classrooms in the forum Child Care Basics-WA

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:03:18 +0000

Reply to Trainer Monitored Discussion -“Serve and Return” in classrooms

How do you think early learning providers can create a “serve and return” environment in their classrooms?

By providing many different activities, toys, books etc. that a child can easily access, show interest, and have the caregiver respond to their interests. Turning their attention to what a child is focused on, knowing when a child has…

Maribel replied to the discussion What to do when parents are late to pick up their child? in the forum Child Care Basics-WA

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 22:58:41 +0000

Reply to What to do when parents are late to pick up their child?

I would request to have a meeting with the parent so that we may discuss the recent tardiness. I would start off by trying to understand the reasoning (if the parent is willing to go into detail) behind the late pickups, and offer solutions to help the parent pick up at a reasonable time. I would share what the staff has been doing to help…

Maribel replied to the discussion Trainer Monitored Discussion - Diversity and Colloboration in the forum Child Care Basics-WA

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 21:34:57 +0000

Reply to Trainer Monitored Discussion - Diversity and Colloboration

Which WACs address diversity and collaboration with families?
WAC 110-300-0085 – Family partnerships and communication.
WAC 110-300-0160 – Promoting acceptance of diversity.
What big messages do the WACs give regarding diversity and collaboration?
We must be proactive in communicating with all families and be open minded and inclusive with…

Maribel posted an update:

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 22:54:16 +0000

Maribel replied to the discussion Trainer Monitored Discussion -WACS influence on your day-to-day practice in the forum Child Care Basics-WA

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 22:28:23 +0000

Reply to Trainer Monitored Discussion -WACS influence on your day-to-day practice

Hello, I have a question regarding the “Going on a WAC Hunt” activity. The section on the worksheet that says “What does it say? (Each WAC has a question—copy

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Maribel posted an update: Early Learning Professional

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 12:52:54 +0000

Early Learning Professional