I really like some of the ideas they’ve been talking about in this training. Noticing what their body is doing, and narrating that for them and letting them know that it seems like they are sad etc. Also, I think the feelings chart is a classic poster for a reason! It’s helpful to look at that chart and point to faces and question if that’s…

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I’m new enough in the profession that I haven’t had this yet. However, in speaking with other’s whohave, I know that it’s important to talk to someone about how you are feeling. Make sure you have people on your team who want to hear from you and are there for you. Also, It’s really important to take time for yourself. “Self-care” is such a…

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Some examples of responsive exchanges would be when the child is telling you something that they’re really excited about, to actually listen and not just go, “uh huh, yeah, wow!” But not actually listening. really listen and ask them pertinent questions and really go deep with them.

I think some of the de-stressing techniques that work for me are deep breathing, counting backwards from 100 by 3’s, taking a reading break or going on a walk. The counting backwards by 3’s thing sounds stupid, but it truly helps me get out of my emotional brain and into the logical one. In that moment it calms me down and I can further work…

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Active listening is so important to children. It lets them know that you care and you are interested. Another way to build up your relationship and rapport is to play with the child!

yes.I think they would be tremendously helpful when there is some kind of emergency, or simply a late payment where you could point to what it states in the policy.

a single level crib or playpen, making sure it has a firm mattress. no blankets or pillows or other toys.

I really like having toys that allow children to be active even inside. We have a set of “stepping stones” that the kids like using to play Floor is Lava! I also think it’s important to wiggle and dance. That’s so fun and active!

You can make healthy habits fun by playing some sort of game!

When the come in, I would show them where I have our emergency route posted, and would point out baby gates. Then I would give them our emergency procedure policy to take home.

If I suspected any form of child abuse, I would document it and file a report with CPS. I will have a family home daycare and will not have any other staff member or director to talk to about this. I am not trained to interview children, so I would need to have CPS step in.

I live in a fairly safe small town, but I still worry about keeping kids safe when we go to the playground. It’s in a public place, so anybody could be there, or a child could run off. I think that’s my biggest fear. That or some kind of accident that I was unable to prevent somehow!

My advice would be to approach every conversation with positivity even if the subject to be discussed is something that the child needs a bit of help with. Let the parent know that they’re doing a great job, and that you want to work with them to help the child. I think it’s just important to let the family know that you are there to help…

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I would want them to give them the care and attention they need. I would want them to be patient and kind, and I would want them to be supportive of any differences or even personality differences that my child may have.

As for fears, I would be scared that they would not protect them adequately, so that they may become injured. I would not…

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I think some good ways to get children engaged is obviously through play. I think games geared towards the subject at hand or sensory tables filled with sensory items that have to do with the lesson being taught can be really helpful. likewise, circle time where you’re reading books and singing songs helps kiddos get engaged!

I don’t really have any tips yet, as I haven’t opened my childcare facility yet! However, I plan to make sure I have meal times and snack times covered and then go from there, as others have stated.

I think one really important area of a classroom is a cozy zone or calming corner. That way if a child needs to have some time to themself or just a little quiet reading time to become regulated again, they have the space to do that.

For baby’s and younger toddlers, I don’t think screen time is a good idea. For older kids however, It can be a fun treat or tool to use while making their lunch etc.

I find that I can get a lot of conversation going when we read books together. I am able to ask questions about what’s going on in the story and get a lot of good insights in return.

I think it’s important to have a policy that deals with late pick ups. This is not the end all be all, but it is a handy thing to point to when discussing lateness. I think bringing it up to the parent on the day that they are late and letting them know that it’s something that can’t keep happening is better to do sooner than later. That…

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110-300-0160 Promoting Acceptance of Diversity

I like that our WAC’s make it very clear that diversity is to be celebrated and used as an opportunity for all to learn and be made welcome.

110-300-0085 Family Partnerships and Communication

It’s so important to be able to work with the family to come up with strategies for specific…

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