[Tiffany]

It’s important to make sure that there is plenty of time during transitions, make it fun and exciting to move on to the next activity so that they’re interested in moving on.

[Tiffany]

It is important for the environment to be well organized and safe, but still appealing and interesting to encourage creativity and curiosity.

[Tiffany]

Have a list of key points you need to hit during the conversation. Make sure to have different types of supporting documents to solidify your argument and make sure to still reassure the parents during the conversation. Have references and resources ready that you trust and let the parents know that you are here to help and support.

[Tiffany]

Observing and documenting a child’s development is helpful as it can help keep track of interests and best ways to connect to the child. It also helps to inform families of current events and can have clues for ideas in assisting with the child’s growth.

[Tiffany]

I’m not a fan of screen time and I don’t think it’s necessary for when a child is in childcare. I think screen time at home with families is fine, but while in childcare I think it’s really important to be present in the moment and developing with other methods.

[Tiffany]

I think it’s important to be able to share different kinds of interactions with the child during the serve and return interactions. Maybe with stations, like a reading station or building station, so that it’s easy to shift interests to share and focus.

[Tiffany]

<div>First I would ask them why this keeps happening, if it’s going to be a regular thing or if it truly is coincidental one-offs. Then I would explain the importance of being on time and how it can affect the child when they show up late. Afterwards I would work with them to see if there was a way to adjust their schedule or we could implement a late policy where they could let us know beforehand or if someone else is able to pick up the child instead to help them be on time instead of late going forward.</div>

[Tiffany]

WAC 110-300-160 addresses diversity.

WAC 110-300-0085 addresses collaboration with the family.

The big message is that we need to be accepting of and adaptive to different cultures in order to provide the best growing environment for the children.

[Tiffany]

1. A multicultural education curriculum should be in place in every school. – strongly agree
2. Families should not be expected to be involved in classroom activities. – disagree
3. All learning programs should accommodate all children with special needs. – strongly agree
4. Some extended family members may confuse children, so they should not have a voice in raising or educating the child. – disagree
5. My curriculum should be based on each individual child’s current interests. – agree
6. Diversity definitely includes race and culture, but doesn’t include age, ability or family make-up. – strongly disagree
7. Media in general delivers fair and accurate accounts of events around the country. – disagree
8. The United States should discontinue relations with countries that engage in human rights violations. – agree

[Tiffany]

Singing songs and playing a game like whose hands are soapier today or who can scrub more today?

[Tiffany]

1. What did you discover about the WACs while completing the activity? – There are a whole lot of WACs that cover a variety of topics and situations that I didn’t originally expect to see and all of them are very in depth.
2. Were you surprised by any of the WACs? Not really, all of them appeared reasonable.
3. Can you see how the WACs will influence your day-to-day practice in caring for children? Why or why not? – Yes, they really outline what is expected from you and also just what to expect to see in general.