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Starting a daycare out of your own home

by Jessica Jones

Jun 7

Has anybody else done this? If so, please share your thoughts!

I had never considered this before, but I just came across an organization called Koala Kids that helps you get licensed and trained so that you can start and run a daycare out of your own home. For those interested, the information that I came across can be found here (https:...See More

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Demo Class for Nursery

by Dua Hashmi

Apr 2, 2012

I have taken an interview at a nursery for a job placement as a nursery teacher. I have been asked to take a demo lesson for half an hour in the toddlers class (age group 12 months - 24 months) I have also been asked to take a demo class for the older age group in the nursery (24 months - 36 months). Kindly suggest activities that I can do in my de...See More

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far and near On 4/02/12, Dua Hashmi fwrote: > I have taken an interview at a nursery for a job placement > as a nursery teacher. I have been asked to take a demo > lesson for half an hour in the toddlers class (age group > 12 months - 24 months) > I have also been asked to take a demo class for the older > age group in the nursery (24 months -...See More

Aug 16, 2015

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Re: Demo Class for Nursery On 4/03/12, Ash wrote:
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> * My background is Reggio Emilia, Core Knowledge,
> High/Scope,Montessori and Tools of the Mind, the ideas
> are emergent based.
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> On 4/03/12, Dua Hashmi wrote:
>> Following are the activities that i would like to do for
>> toddlers (12 months to 18 months): ...See More

Mar 19

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Winter related theme for one year-olds

by Lilly

Dec 27, 2016

Hello. Is it appropriate to introduce Winter to one year old toddlers living in a tropical state? Since toddlers need to use their senses to learn about things, would it be right to expose them to "fake" snow, or paper snowmen crafts, paper snowflakes, etc.. Wouldn't that be misleading them? Yet, how to introduce the subject of Winter if ...See More

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Gracie This is a good question. I live in an area that usually has winter so we spend time with snow and winter activities. However this year it is warm as Spring and not a flake of snow. (: So I am also questioning whether to keep going with our 'snow / cold/ winter' books and activities as we have before.

That said, one year old is 12 months to...See More

Feb 14

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Teachers that yell

by MyVavies

Jan 13

I just got hired at a daycare as my first daycare job. There are two teachers I work with as a Teachers assistant. Both teachers yell at the children to get them to listen. It works, but I don't feel comfortable yelling at the children. What do I do? They don't listen unless you yell. I don't know if it Because my way doesn't work, or because the t...See More

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Lewis You deserve credit for accurate recognition of a problem and seeing it in its real complexity and difficulty. Yelling can be frustrating to both you and them. My feeling, like yours, is that yelling does not teach them awareness. It is not clear whether "standard textbook" solutions will work. If the yelling is a problem, then your coordi...See MoreYou deserve credit for accurate recognition of a problem and seeing it in its real complexity and difficulty. Yelling can be frustrating to both you and them. My feeling, like yours, is that yelling does not teach them awareness. It is not clear whether "standard textbook" solutions will work. If the yelling is a problem, then your coordinator or administrator should be stepping in to give useful ideas and training. But not all bosses have solutions for everything. Also see what your colleagues do and if their techniques work. I suggest not "resting" until you have a solution - you and everyone else deserves it.

I believe the a few minutes of the following links will immediately grab your interest. Students "carry the burden" rather than you. You may look back at this as the moment in which the children's chaos allowed you do grow.

Whole Brain Teaching Class Yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bftHkYYOmQ

Class Yes (kindergarten) https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=class+yes+kindergarten

Intro to Whole Brain (general) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBeWEgvGm2Y

Finally, although very broad, you may find some useful ideas in this blog:

https://www.smartclassroommanagement.com/?s=yelling&submit=Search

On 1/14/17, MyVavies wrote: > On 1/14/17, Lorrainem wrote: >> On 1/14/17, Anwesha Ganguly wrote: >>> On 1/13/17, MyVavies wrote: >>>> I just got hired at a daycare as my first daycare job. >>> There >>>> are two teachers I work with as a Teachers assistant. >>>> Both teachers yell at the children to get them to >>>> listen. >>> It >>>> works, but I don't feel comfortable yelling at the >>> children. >>>> What do I do? They don't listen unless you yell. I >>>> don't know if it Because my way doesn't work, or >>>> because the two other teachers yell and unless you do >>>> yell, the kids don't take you seriously. Ether way, I >>>> don't know what to do. Help! >>> I agree with both the things. Sometimes yelling is >>> mandatory, specially if you are training kids for their >>> future. However, it does not really mean that we'll >>> explode our throats for it. You need to get used to it >> How sad for those children to be in an environment is one >> of yelling and intimidation. It will surely set up the >> next generation to believe that the only way to get >> someone to cooperate is through intimidation. There is >> another way and it takes time and patience to build an >> atmosphere of trust, kindness and cooperation with firm, >> no nonsense rules. > > > How though?

Jan 14

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Cat On 1/14/17, Lewis wrote: > You deserve credit for accurate recognition of a problem and > seeing it in its real complexity and difficulty. Yelling can > be frustrating to both you and them. My feeling, like yours, > is that yelling does not teach them awareness. It is not clear > whether "standard textbook" solutions will w...See MoreOn 1/14/17, Lewis wrote: > You deserve credit for accurate recognition of a problem and > seeing it in its real complexity and difficulty. Yelling can > be frustrating to both you and them. My feeling, like yours, > is that yelling does not teach them awareness. It is not clear > whether "standard textbook" solutions will work. If the > yelling is a problem, then your coordinator or administrator > should be stepping in to give useful ideas and training. But > not all bosses have solutions for everything. Also see what > your colleagues do and if their techniques work. I suggest > not "resting" until you have a solution - you and everyone > else deserves it. > > I believe the a few minutes of the following links will > immediately grab your interest. Students "carry the burden" > rather than you. You may look back at this as the moment in > which the children's chaos allowed you do grow. > > Whole Brain Teaching Class Yes > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bftHkYYOmQ > > Class Yes (kindergarten) > https://www.youtube.com/results? search_query=class+yes+kindergarten > > Intro to Whole Brain (general) > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBeWEgvGm2Y > > Finally, although very broad, you may find some useful ideas > in this blog: > > https://www.smartclassroommanagement.com/? s=yelling&submit=Search > > > > > On 1/14/17, MyVavies wrote: >> On 1/14/17, Lorrainem wrote: >>> On 1/14/17, Anwesha Ganguly wrote: >>>> On 1/13/17, MyVavies wrote: >>>>> I just got hired at a daycare as my first daycare job. >>>> There >>>>> are two teachers I work with as a Teachers assistant. >>>>> Both teachers yell at the children to get them to >>>>> listen. >>>> It >>>>> works, but I don't feel comfortable yelling at the >>>> children. >>>>> What do I do? They don't listen unless you yell. I >>>>> don't know if it Because my way doesn't work, or >>>>> because the two other teachers yell and unless you do >>>>> yell, the kids don't take you seriously. Ether way, I >>>>> don't know what to do. Help! >>>> I agree with both the things. Sometimes yelling is >>>> mandatory, specially if you are training kids for their >>>> future. However, it does not really mean that we'll >>>> explode our throats for it. You need to get used to it >>> How sad for those children to be in an environment is one >>> of yelling and intimidation. It will surely set up the >>> next generation to believe that the only way to get >>> someone to cooperate is through intimidation. There is >>> another way and it takes time and patience to build an >>> atmosphere of trust, kindness and cooperation with firm, >>> no nonsense rules. >> >> >> How though? It could happen if the other workers or your director held a meeting and outlined a new behavior management system. I use total transformation and it works well. But everyone needs to be on the same page. It is tragic because these kids live what they learn. So if you are yelling at them to communicate then that will be what they do when they grow into adulthood. Now is the time to change.

Jan 15

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Special Needs/Regular daycare

by jessica

Oct 5, 2016

Hi, I want to start a center daycare for regular and special needs children. I just need to know where to start. If you can point me in the right direction I would appreciate it.

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interview on motivation

by Ashley

Jun 8, 2016

Hi! I am taking a class at school that requires me to interview a teacher about their views of motivation as part of a paper I need to write.

If anyone is willing to answer all of the following questions to help me out it would be greatly appreciated :)

1.What do you believe is the most important for the motivation of the student...See More

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childchat

by miah

Feb 7, 2016

What are the components of the Safe School Classroom Display? Check 4 that apply. What are the components of the Safe School Classroom Display? Check 4 that apply. A. Center Sign B. Evacuation route C. Balanced Fun Playground Policy D. Management Edition of the Safe School Plan E. Safe School Plan Packet - Transportation Edition F. Flip Chart Teach...See More

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CDA credential

by Sonya Haley

Jan 12, 2016

Looking for anyone to give guidance to the CDA credential. I'm currently enrolled in the center based Infant/Toddler course and need a little help with my portfolio. Anyone?

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