letting them speak without interrupting. asking questions that encourage them to analyze and understand their own feelings and what would help the situation.

in events of an emergency, for instance.

cribs, bassinet

sanitation, accessible first aid

If children are learning about, for example, horticulture, we could engage them by having them plant seeds of different herbs and once they’ve grown, we could have them do taste tests. We could do a fun little guessing game about which herb is which. we could even bring in sample dishes that revolve around each herb too. For example, bring in…

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making up a song, using a fun shaped soap dispenser

Write down what and how you will speak to the parent with empathy.

Provides a blueprint for how to teach and care for the child.

I believe children up to the age of at least 5 have no reason for screentime during class. Any learning activity children aged up to 5 could do on a screen they could do without. I think as kids get older learning activities on the computer can be beneficial. They had us play math and writing/ reading games on the computer when I was in 3rd…

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In my classroom, a way I practice “serve and return” is when my students share an explicit interest or excitement in something I make sure to respond in a way that is reciprocal to their expression and then engage them in conversation or a thought process on this thing. For example, if a kid shows excitement in a ladybug they find, I’ll respond…

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firstly, i would express/ address the concern/ matter with the parent. i would respectfully explain how the 20 minutes effects not only the staff, but the child’s sense of stability and over all flow of things. I would then ask for the primary reason regarding the late arrivals and begin working on providing the parent with a support…

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WAC 110-300-0160 talks about how all early learning care providers must provide culturally and racially diverse learning opportunities in their curriculums, materials and activities to represent all children, families and staff.

1. i found out much about the history origins of the different parts of WAC

2. i was surprised to find that it is required that children practice passing serving bowls during mealtime and serving themselves.

3. it would influence me by providing specific guidelines to follow at all times through big and minor tasks.