use an emotion chart, have them describe how they feel, or have them take deep breaths, ground their bodies or feet on the floor,

Being okay with saying, I need to take a break-. Or setting boundaries with work- the weekend is non-work time.

We can use the example of when we are painting and get frustrated when are colors blend together and we don’t like it, we get frustrated and upset, and then we let that feeling go and start over with clean water and a new color; or we have a hard moment at recess because our friend fell and scratched their knee, we were worried, but they were…

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spending time with my own children and friends

Spend time getting to know each child through play, eating lunch, helping, so that you are familiar with and seen as a trusted adult. No their names, their likes, dislikes, serve/return.

Written policies help clarify for families, workers, and DCYF what the guidelines and procedures at the facility. There is no confusion.

single crib with firm mattress

singing songs, dancing, jumping, yoga, and “stepping” are fun ways to get kids moving

Gamification- brushing teeth or handwashing by counting, singing, or pretending to be animals,

I would show them intentionality of a safe, nurturing space, the garden, backyard learning spaces (after hours), and an overview of our program philosophy. I would also show them samples of art work,types of reading books, active play.

A child getting hurt or hurting someone else.

I pay attention to the initial goal for coming to the preschool for the family and their hopes for their child. This tends to be at the root of the issue. I listen and then ask follow-up questions. If the issue is something I can’t realistically solve- like opening up earlier for their child or staying late, I am honest about that. If it is…

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Is my child being nurtured? Is my child feeling supported and cared for? Is my child thriving and learning?

When children are playing with the blocks building cities, I ask them who are the people that live in their city? What type of helpers are there? What problems do they help solve? There is a school in the city, and we chatted about what type of activities all the children would do in the school. One of the students talked about having ice…

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I keep morning routine with circle time and choice time together and closing circle/quiet transition time at end as a clear routine. Children help decide the next days activity for morning before snack. The schedule is predictable and we weave in song, music, art pre math, throughout the schedule.

dramatic play, tinkering area, and outdoor play area with mud station for for collaboration

Document observations and discuss with team. I would meet with the family with my team so we could discuss resources provided by the school and suggestions for screening.

Observing the child and documenting their learning helps the caregiver learn about the child and their learning style, and their strengths, and needs. Documenting this over the year helps to see their growth over time and set goals at the beginning of the year with families, and mark milestones.

I believe that we have to monitor the screen time we have in classrooms and know how much children or on screens at home. Having small chunks of screen time for education (15-20 minutes) with a purpose is ok as long it doesn’t add to the additional screen time that they already have. It should not replace engaging dialog or active…

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I think this can happen during circle time, choice time, when they are playing outside (we have a garden area), or reading time. Finding opportunities to engage with the child and with small group interactions (imaginative play). And be curious about what they are doing- mini-conversations is important.

WAC 110-300-0160 states that early childcare providers must provide learning opportunities that are culturally/ racially diverse in their curriculums, activities, and materials. I would make sure to have diverse books, images, dolls, music, and types of toys that reflect—cultural representations. Also, our students bring a range of cultural…

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Extended family members are important in many communities and are considered as Aunties or Uncles or “play” cousins or god-parents. Reconizing the different dimensions of family acknowledges de-centers that there is only one type of “right” family.

The WACs cover a broad range from physical space to food preparation. They address the day to day needs of children. I need to know them so that I keep children safe as well as active and learnin.g