depends on where I’m at, if I’m at home I’ll probably talk with someone about it. if I’m at the day care and im trying to help someone then i need to remind myself it isn’t about me and that i need to set it aside for right now. if i can’t do that then i will talk to my director.

when i child is upset or stressed i tell them to take a few deep breaths in and out (i do it with them) and then i try and figure out what is wrong or why they are upset and then we find something that will make them feel better. sometimes i tell them to lay down and relax in the cozy corner (i of course sit next to them).

try and not make a big deal about everything that happens. kids are going to do bad things; they are going to get hurt and they won’t always get along with each other. the best thing you can do is make things as enjoyable as possible.

watch and listen for any interest they have or anything that upsets them or frustrates them. get to know who they are as an individual on the sidelines before running up to them. not saying you shouldn’t talk to them at all but i think it is good to see how they interact with others and what they favor more.

maybe if a parent needs to find evidence of the other parent being abusive to retain custody of the child, i think it could help then.

a crib with no blankets or stuffed animals, just a mattress and a sheet over it.

I think getting to know each child’s personality and the vibe you are getting in that moment may help you understand what a good or productive activity is. i also think showing them or playing with them help plenty.

some things i do with my toddlers is play a game of chase/copy me if i see they are getting a little wild. they seem to have fun. also if some trips i usually fall down with them or tell them to do a little shack or “shack the boo-boo’s away” they think its funny.

talk to them about what would happen if the child appeared sick or has shown sighs of being sick. tell them how we would handle the situation. how they will be called to pick their child up early. also talk to them about natural disaster, lock downs, and fires and how those will be handled and they they should expect from us.

Talk to my director and/or owner of childcare facility (explain why, injuries that make me suspicious) and get CPS involved tell them. keep a report or document of the incident.

My biggest worry about keeping children healthy and safe is not living up to the parents’ expectations.

My advice for creating and maintaining a good partnership between caregivers/parents and childcare providers is to remember it’s about the child and their wellbeing. always have their best interests in mind. It is also good to communicate with parents and tell them what’s going on and how well they’re child is doing.

1. i would want them to communicate with me even if it is just something small. i would also what them to be understanding. lastly i want them to have a good relationship with my child.

2. working at a daycare my fears would be someone talking bad about my child. i could careless if they talked about me but it they were to talk down to my…

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Firstly, you have to make sure they are comfortable and can relate to the activity or it is a common activity. Something everyone will enjoy. Maybe the activity has something to do with music and you can play the kids favorite song. Lets say you are playing charades you can allow the kids to pick from any topic. maybe you have one about…

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i think be excited for an activity will help get the kids excited for it as well. i think our emotions affect the children emotions. so to get excited about something will help them, winding down with them. i think how your express your emotion will affect how they express theirs.

I think a good early learning environment lets kids explore all areas without judgement and with understanding.

i would probably ask if they had ever observer, they’re child do this behavior or struggle with that something at home to better understand the child. i would also ask if there is anything they have noticed or are concerned about to see if there is anything i need to keep a look out for.

observing and documenting a child’s development help’s early learning provider’s because it shows where the child is at, what they need to learn, what they have learned and the goal they need to achieve.

i think about how it affects us as adults and think about how i don’t want my children to be so attached dependent to a electronic. i also think about the kinds who have a pad Infront of them 24/7 and think about how it affects their development. i think at a certain age it is ok to let them lay learning games but i feel like that is up to…

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How do you think early learning providers can create a “serve and return” environment in their classrooms?

I think having the ABC’s and numbers on the wall and talking about them as well at photos of people doing stuff in your classroom. I also think participating in cleaning or playing as well as talking and interacting with other adults in a…

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This is the third time in the last two weeks that Mrs. Hopkins has pickup her child late. Today she did not arrive until 20 minutes after closing time. What would you do?

For one don’t be upset you have to understand that being upset because the parent didn’t come till late, and you want to go home. instead talk with the parent to find out why…

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1. Which WACs address diversity and collaboration with families? WAC 110-300-0085 and WAC 110-300-0160
2. What big messages do the WACs give regarding diversity and collaboration? I think a big message from WAC 110-300-0085, is “An early learning provider must determine how the program can best accommodate each child’s individual…

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