Learner Natylee
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It can be helpful to ask where they feel their feeling in their body.
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When I start feeling compassion fatigue, I make an extra effort to get enough sleep and get out in nature.
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A responsive exchange could look like sitting with a child in a hard moment, validating their feelings, and then teaching them a coping skill they can use the next time they feel that way.
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Going on walks is my favorite way to de-stress!
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Take breaks from “teaching” the child to fully engage in play of the child’s choice.
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Yes. Any type of stressful event benefits from having guidance in writing because it can be hard to access those parts of our memory when we are under stress.
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An infant should sleep in a single level crib with a firm mattress and no blankets, pillows, or stuffies.
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There are lots of fun small climbing gyms that could be used in a classroom during playtime. These promote activity, and they are also a great chance for kids to learn about taking turns.
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You can make up songs about healthy habits.
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I would highlight the security of entrances and exits and the precautionary measures taken with the furniture in the room.
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I would file a report with CPS, and I would also share my concerns with my boss.
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My biggest safety worry is food allergies. Many children will discover they have a serious food allergy at a daycare facility, and so they might not have an epipen already. I’m most interested to learn how to manage aggressive interactions between children (like biting).
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Be a present listener by always repeating back what you hear the parents saying.
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As a parent, the three things I want most from my childcare provider are kindness, curiosity, and good communication skills. Three fears I have are that my child’s feelings will go unnoticed, that he will not be challenged to learn, and that he will not be comforted when he is sad.
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One creative way to engage children in meaningful learning is to have them “help” you with a task in a way that is age appropriate. For example, my two-year-old loves to help me make dinner. As he helps me dump ingredients into a bowl, we can talk about the different foods and how they taste. He also learns some physical skills with stirring and pouring.
