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Laminate or Hardwood Flooring?

by montmo

Feb 19, 2010

Hi. we will be replacing our flooring in the future and we had not bought our house with the intention of opening a home care program. We were in the process of remodelling when we opened the pre school and just left the flooring there which is a combination of cheap carpeting and old fashioned laminate flooring. The house was built in the 70's so ...See More

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Schari I have hardwood in my kitchen area and it takes a beating with child care. I've had to refinish it several times. That is the area that I have water play, sand play, painting, not to mention the foot traffic from children and families. I put a "gym finish" on it this last time and hope that will last more than 3 yrs.

Tile would be a good c...See More

Feb 22, 2010

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A Biter

by LEB

Feb 20, 2010

I have a biter in my class and need suggestions. This child has bitten another child twice but the child mainly goes after me or my para. It is usually during transition times and when we try to move him (take his hand, etc.) he goes to bite our hands or arms. He has bitten me once and my para once. He will also throw himself, bang his head into us...See More

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aspiring teacher On 3/07/10, msmichelle wrote: > On 2/20/10, LEB wrote: >> I have a biter in my class and need suggestions. This child >> has bitten another child twice but the child mainly goes >> after me or my para. It is usually during transition times >> and when we try to move him (take his hand, etc.) he goes to >> bite our ...See More

Mar 31, 2010

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Sharon Scallion On 3/31/10, aspiring teacher wrote: > On 3/07/10, msmichelle wrote: >> On 2/20/10, LEB wrote: >>> I have a biter in my class and need suggestions. This child >>> has bitten another child twice but the child mainly goes >>> after me or my para. It is usually during transition times >>> and when we try to...See MoreOn 3/31/10, aspiring teacher wrote: > On 3/07/10, msmichelle wrote: >> On 2/20/10, LEB wrote: >>> I have a biter in my class and need suggestions. This child >>> has bitten another child twice but the child mainly goes >>> after me or my para. It is usually during transition times >>> and when we try to move him (take his hand, etc.) he goes to >>> bite our hands or arms. He has bitten me once and my para >>> once. He will also throw himself, bang his head into us or >>> try to, kick, hit and scratch. My hands look like I have >>> been attacked by a kitten from the scratch marks. HELP! I >>> am needing suggestions on what to do with this child. Any >>> child books, tips, etc. >>> >>> Thanks! >> > > Depending on the age of the child i would suggest > getting down on the childs level and explaining to him that if > he does not stop biting that he is going to have to sit on time > out. You also need to tell him that it is owies! If the child > gets frustrated with the new enviorment or the transition times > explain to him what is going to happen. if you have the same > schedule everyday i would suggest making a velcro story board so > he can take move his picture to the next activity picture on the > board. > Apsiring teacher

I see that you have written down some assessments you have observed for your biter that is great. I would suggestion that you sing a transition whenever you are ready to move from point A- B. This of coarse must be explained to the class on a daily basis and throughout the day until the children understand the new rule. this will not only set the pace of structure, it will also give that children a heads up that you are getting ready change the direction of their play. Furthermore, using a Count down method from 5 minutes, 4, 3, 2, and 1) will give that child time to wind down from his/her play. This can also be done by use of transition cards ( worn around your neck). I would also suggest that before you reach toward the child to take him by the hand,ask if it is okay that you hold his hand. No child likes to be handled abruptly. This will allow you to shadow the child and watch his behavior so he does not bit someone else. This will also give you the opportunity to model the proper behavior you would like to see. My third and last suggestion would be to continue to track the child's behavior break it up in 4 categoris- Concerns, Strengths, What has worked, What has not worked. After you have tracked all of your data under the necessary columns start brain storming on ideas to tackel the behavior. Example as follows: Concern: He has difficulties with transitioning- He Bites when we are trying to move him, etc.

Strengths: He works well independently

What has worked: Shawdowing him

What has not worked: Time out Removing the toys from his grip, etc.

This will allow you to pull the problem away from the child so you wont hold any anomosity toward him, and it will also give you a better plan of action to put into place. Good Luck! Your Well rounded Trainer

Mar 31, 2010

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Child directed art??

by Susan

Feb 21, 2010

I need ideas on how to help new teachers understand child directed art.Does anybodyhave any wonderful articles, websites etc? Thank you in advance.

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Susan On 2/24/10, Schari wrote: > I assume you are asking this because your teachers are not > accustomed to using child directed art? > > I'm reading a book right now called "The Art of Awareness" by > Deb Curtis and Margie Carter. The subtitle is "How > Observation Can Transform Your Teaching". It talks about > seeing things from a...See More

Mar 6, 2010

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Maria I took an art class and I remember the teacher said that the worst thing that you can do when teaching art is give children material with which they only need to glue and that's all. We need to give them the tools and let their imagination fly, so at the end we can see the marvelous creations they can do.

Mar 22, 2010

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director interference

by shulie

Feb 24, 2010

Hi,

How would you respond to your director in the following situation? You are teaching a 3/4 year olds class. You are having trouble with one child that is behaving badly. You are in the middle of addressing the problem. Director comes into the classroom to inform you about something related to the building. She sees the child's bad beha...See More

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Schari I'm sure that didn't make you feel good and it wasn't very courteous for your director to take over the situation without asking if you needed help.

But I'm also thinking that your director thought she was lending a helping hand at a moment that you needed it. Could you look at it that way and let it go?

If you aren't able to let...See More

Feb 24, 2010

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Rick Lavoie in Los Angeles!

by Tyeler

Feb 27, 2010

Rick Lavoie, a leading expert in working with children, is coming to Los Angeles on March 24th. This is a wonderful fun and informative presentation for teachers, professionals and parents! visit [link removed].

Hope to see you there!

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State of WA requirements???

by Heather

Mar 10, 2010

Could someone help me out by letting me know a website to go to to find out what the requirements are in the state of Washington to work as a childcare provider?

I will be moving there soon and want to get started, but am confused by all of the websites that pop up on searches. I would love all the help I can get!!! Thank you in advance!

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msmichelle On 3/10/10, Heather wrote: > Could someone help me out by letting me know a website to > go to to find out what the requirements are in the state of > Washington to work as a childcare provider? > > I will be moving there soon and want to get started, but am > confused by all of the websites that pop up on searches. I > would l...See More

Mar 12, 2010

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msmichelle On 3/12/10, msmichelle wrote: > On 3/10/10, Heather wrote: >> Could someone help me out by letting me know a website to >> go to to find out what the requirements are in the state of >> Washington to work as a childcare provider? >> >> I will be moving there soon and want to get started, but am >> confused by ...See More

Mar 12, 2010

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resume

by lu

Mar 16, 2010

i worked in a daycare. taught 3 years old children using the highreach for 3 curriculum can you help me word the details for my resume.i am experiencing writers block. thanks

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lu On 3/16/10, Schari wrote: > I googled "early childhood resume" and came up with several > samples. You might want to try that to get some ideas? > > On 3/16/10, lu wrote: >> i worked in a daycare. taught 3 years old children using >> the highreach for 3 curriculum can you help me word the >> details for my resume.i am ...See More

Mar 16, 2010

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Schari On 3/16/10, lu wrote: > On 3/16/10, Schari wrote: >> I googled "early childhood resume" and came up with several >> samples. You might want to try that to get some ideas? >> >> On 3/16/10, lu wrote: >>> i worked in a daycare. taught 3 years old children using >>> the highreach for 3 curriculum can you he...See More

Mar 17, 2010

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Why the girl is hitting?

by Maria

Mar 17, 2010

I have a worried mom who call me for an advice because her 14-month old daughter is hitting kids at the day care. What is your thinking about this kind of situation? Thank you

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Maria Thank you Schari, your information is very helpful.I am going to talk with the mother about this, and I hope she can fix the problem with her daughter.

Mar 17, 2010

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amanda On 3/17/10, Maria wrote: > Thank you Schari, your information is very helpful.I am going to > talk with the mother about this, and I hope she can fix the > problem with her daughter. >

i just wanted to make a comment about what you said above...... "i hope SHE can FIX the PROBLEM with her daughter" lets go step by step on what...See More

Jun 4, 2010

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Mar 31, 2010

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looking for a list of free printable websites

by me

Apr 1, 2010

anyone have a list? links?

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msmichelle On 4/01/10, me wrote: > anyone have a list? links?

STARTING APRIL 1ST 2010 DRC'S PRESCHOOL PRINTABLES WILL BE FREE FOR EVERYONE!! WE WILL NO LONGER BE DOING PAID MEMBERSHIPS SPREAD THE WORD [link removed]

Apr 2, 2010

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Leah Click below

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