Some of the best ways to help children recognize their emotions and control their responses is to break up the situation and asking how that made them feel and find or compromise to a solution.

As an early childhood learning provider what is needed when one starts to feel compassion fatigue is to revaluate on one’s emotions and understand that those aren’t facts. To revaluate does not mean to give up but to create a plan of attack to understand your wants and needs.

Using the palm analogy I think we as humans no matter the circumstance will always try to get back up, or in the analogy bounce back. While there are moments where we have to reassess for the sake of our well being and those around us we must continue on with the hardships.

<b style=”font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;”>Techniques I have found to release stress is organizing having a room clean for children to see and work in. In addition spending time outside laughing and engaging with children.

The advice I would offer to it to return a “serve” but to also promote transparency with children such as emotions.

Yes, whenever there are unexpected accidents or incidents that happened voluntarily or not.

Kinds of sleep equipment that should be used for 2 month old include a single child bassinet or crib that has a firm mattress to prevent SID

Tips for creating a developmental appropriate, fun, and physically active classroom is indoor dance time, red light green light.

Ways I can make healthy habits fun is to incorporate activities such as arts and crafts or music time.

My biggest worry about keeping children healthy and safe would be experiencing a school shooting. What I am most interested about learning is how to control class in case of a school shooting, how to make wise decisions in regards to that, and how to notify parents without things getting out of hand.

My advice for creating and maintaining a good partnership between caregivers/ parents and childcare providers would be for there to be transparency, active listening and to communicate in which the other person may understand.

If I were the parent of a young child, three thing I would want most from my child’s provider is for them to: 1. For them to have great communication skills2. Be knowledgable in protective and safety skills3. Be passionate about serving/ caring for children3 fears I may have when leaving my children in someone’s care is:1. Them getting… Read more

Some ways to get children engaged in active and meaningful learning is to professionally develop good communication and social skills, in addition to having an encouraging spirit.

Tips or advice I can offer in creating or maintaining a rhythmic schedule for children is to have clean-up songs/ wind down before transitioning to the next thing on the schedule. To remind children before each new thing/activity on the schedule what comes after.

<strong style=”font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;”>Some components of a good early learning environment that I think are especially important is organization, <b style=”font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;”>accessibility, and dynamic.

A good way to approach a parent about the developmental screening of their child would be to have all observed notes in file and in order to properly showcase to family. In addition it would be appropriate to rehearse what things will be said and how that information will be shared. Lastly, having resources available will make things smoother… Read more

Observing and documenting a child’s development help early learning providers in developing curriculum that is appropriate for children in similar age groups making education and activities more applicable to the needs and wants of the children.

I believe that early childhood programs and care should avoid screen time usage within the hours children are in their care. I believe it hinders participation and engagement with fellow peers and staff in which ultimately take away from playing and gaining relational skills.

When a toddler points at something new or interesting and responding and looking at what they are while naming it.

In this situation a conversation is needed with the family/ guardians of the child. We kindly redirect them to the programs policies in regards to drop-off and pick-up time in addition to verifying if the family needs any help or support from the program and/or government.

The WAC’s that address diversity and collaboration with families include:* WAC 110-300-0085 (Communication with families about educational goals for children) * WAC 110-300-0030 (Stating non-discrimination) The big message that the WAC’s give regarding diversity and collaboration is to respect, honor, and appreciate those of all background, of… Read more