You use a single-level crib, infant bed, bassinet, or playpen. The mattress must fit snuggly and each child must have their own sleep space separate from each other.

A range of different activities from indoor play to outdoor, incorporating music and dance, arts and crafts, and activities that each student shows enjoyment for.

Singing is my favorite way to do this! For example, the clean up song, or singing a song while washing hands.

I would highlight our safety procedures for stairs, doors, bathrooms, outlets, windows, water play/outdoor play areas, and windows.

Report it because I am required by law to do so if I suspect this.

I agree with many of the responses here that talk about school shootings. This is my biggest fear as well as it has become so frequent.

Be friendly, patient, understanding and professional. Emphasize that you want to support them and have their child’s best interest in mind. Never be judgmental!

The three things I would want most from the provider would be a safe environment, open communication, and support when needed.

The three fears I might have would be whether my child is safe or not, whether my child is getting the individual support they need, and whether my child, and the health of my child.

Circle time, arts and crafts activities, and story time are some ways to engage children in learning.

Keeping a routine simple and easy to follow is a great way to be able to maintain it. Time ranges may be more beneficial than exact times as sometimes things don’t go exactly according to plan and this is a good way to build in buffer time.

A safe and nurturing environment is a top priority for me, along with being organized and inviting.

Being friendly and professional in the discussion, along with preparing materials and topics to touch on. Making sure you know exactly what needs to be discussed with support to back it up is important. It is also important to address it in a way that is supportive and with the child’s best interest at the forefront.

Observation helps by allowing teachers to see how each child is developing and how they can adapt learning activities to best suit each child. Observation allows teachers to gain insight on what works and what doesn’t for each individual and where additional support may be needed.

I don’t think young kids need screen time. While it may be a good break for the parent, the kids don’t need it in order to thrive and in some cases could hinder development.

A good way to create a serve and return environment is through art. By looking at a child’s artwork and asking about it, we can practice serve and return.

check in on the parent. Something may have changed in their personal lives that are preventing them from being on time. Supply resources and support so they know they can rely on you, while also making sure they understand the impacts it can have on the child. Work with the parent to come up with a solution that is beneficial to all.

WAC 110-300-0085 talks about individuality in development

WAC-110-300-0030 focuses on non-discrimination

We are required to honor each child’s diversity

1. What did you discover about the WACs while completing the activity? I discovered that there is a WAC for essentially every possible occurrence in the classroom.
2. Were you surprised by any of the WACs? I was surprised by the 0005 WAC because it lays out exceptions to typical standards. It surpiursed me that the WAC is so in-depth that it…

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