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Rubi replied to the discussion Trainer Monitored Discussion- Get children engaged in meaningful learning in the forum Child Care Basics-WA

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 22:19:05 +0000

Reply to Trainer Monitored Discussion- Get children engaged in meaningful learning

What are some creative ways to get children engaged in active, meaningful learning?

Dance! Children love a dance party, this could be held right before lunch, or toward the ending of the day, before pick-up. This is meaningful because the music can be familiar to the children, they learn the same songs, and can relate with one another after… Read more

Rubi replied to the discussion Daily schedule for children? in the forum Child Care Basics-WA

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 22:16:29 +0000

Reply to Daily schedule for children?

Do you have any tips or advice on creating and maintaining a daily schedule for children?

I would advise to have a set pick-up/drop-off time in place, as well as a daily-schedule menu, and a family pamphlet/monthly calendar/reminder text in place, so as every one in office, on staff, and families, are aware of the schedule and routine, to… Read more

Rubi replied to the discussion Good Early learning environment in the forum Child Care Basics-WA

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 22:03:46 +0000

Reply to Good Early learning environment

Are there any components of a good early learning environment that you think are especially important?

Because children have different learning intelligences, the early learning environment needs to be geared toward a variety of learning techniques.

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Sat, 30 Sep 2023 00:51:03 +0000

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

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 23:48:49 +0000

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

This is the third time in the last two weeks that Mrs. Hopkins has picked up her child late. Today she did not arrive until 20 minutes after closing time.

1. I would refer to the hours of operation, and remind the family of the agreement per the Parent Handbook of drop-off/pick-up schedule.

2. Offer to send text-message reminders and hour…

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

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 22:18:35 +0000

Reply to Trainer Monitored Discussion - Diversity and Colloboration

1. Which WACs address diversity and collaboration with families?

WAC 110-300-0085 – Family partnerships and communication.

2. What big messages do the WACs give regarding diversity and collaboration?

How to best accomodate each child’s individual characteristics, strengths, and needs.

How best to support the family, whether through…

Rubi posted an update: Module 2 - Four Corners Activity. People can respond […]

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 21:54:03 +0000

Module 2 – Four Corners Activity.

People can respond with assumptions, instead of questioning, listening, understanding, and accepting. We tend to hold onto our beliefs, instead of addressing them, and reflecting on them, with one another. Some of us may not agree in the end, or change our views; however, we still may be able to learn, respect…

Rubi posted an update: Module 2 - Peer Activity, Family Drawing, […]

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 20:21:43 +0000

Module 2 – Peer Activity, Family Drawing, Fostering Inclusion.

I wouldn’t necessarily celebrate families in that way- I believe the term “celebrate” implies othering/once in a while; whereas, children’s and family’s way of life is not a once-in-a-while celebration, it is an ongoing cultural identity and way of life for them. I suppose I…

Rubi replied to the discussion Going on a WAC Hunt in the forum Child Care Basics-WA

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 08:44:55 +0000

Reply to Going on a WAC Hunt

What did you discover about the WACs while completing the activity?
I learned about the serving children experiencing homelessness training, and the EQEL in-service training, as well as learning about 10-hr annual training required for Lead Teachers.
Were you surprised by any of the WACs?
I was not surprised by any of the WACs, they make…

Rubi posted an update: Hello everyone. My name is Rubi, and I am new here. […]

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 11:00:41 +0000

Hello everyone. My name is Rubi, and I am new here. I’m still a little rusty concerning how to use the site, so here goes. This is my early learning personal statement, and I would gladly appreciate some feedback. I will reciprocate the favor, feel free to tag me in. Thank you.

The photo reads:

“As an educator, I believe being able to teach…

Rubi posted an update: Hello everyone, My name is Rubi, and I am new here. I made […]

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 10:45:14 +0000

Hello everyone, My name is Rubi, and I am new here. I made a personal statement, and would love some feedback. I would gladly reciprocate the favor, just tag me in! Thank you.

The photo reads:

“As an educator, I believe being able to teach children how to navigate the world around them, to foster the necessary skills around them in order to…