Getting children to engaged in meaningful learning can be by asking what colors and shapes are the toys they are playing with and what is the toy used for. For example if they have a soccer ball they would say it is black and white and it is to kick and play soccer.

When creating a schedule we need to think about the age group of children. Then, we can set up stations that will be held at different times. Circle time, Art, Reading, Dancing, Lunch, Outside time, Nap time, Snack time we can set up all those activities throughout the day.

It is important before the discussion to outline the points you want to discuss, making sure to list positives along with the points of concern. Be sure to be an active listener with all of those involved in the discussion, as well as respectful and kind. Ensure the parents that this discussion is meant for the benefit of the child.

Observing and documenting a child’s development help early learning providers by being able to strategize and implement individual curriculums and developmentally appropriate practices for each child.

I believe screen time at the end of the day while kids wait for parents to pick them up from daycare is ok. We do this at our facility and they get about 20 minutes of kids educational programs while having a small snack. This is the only screen time they get, throughout the day they have different activities.

I think playing with play dough will encourage serve and return. They can build different things with play dough and be focused on what they are building. While they build we can name the different colors that play dough is and they can take turns with friends using the different play dough colors.

20 minutes may not seem long enough to an adult but to a child it is. Just as we as care providers are there on time to care for the children we would want the same from parents to be responsible.

For the questions on the WAC and diversity: 110-300-0160, and to a lesser extent 110-300-0320,110-300-0325 address diversity and acceptance in the classroom, while 110-300-0085 addresses collaboration and communication with families, including incorporation of diversity. All children must feel represented and accepted in the classroom,… Read more

What I discovered about the WACs is there are many rules set in place for the safety of children, parents, staff, and everyone involved in child care. I was not surprised with any of the WACs because it is to keep everything and everyone organized and up to date on licenses and regulations to maintain a safe facility and environment. The WAC…

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