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food grants

by vered

Jun 14, 2010

How can I get grants for my group family daycare to help me with the monthly costs of breakfast,lunch,and supper for the children?

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montmo On 6/14/10, vered wrote: > How can I get grants for my group family daycare to help me > with the monthly costs of breakfast,lunch,and supper for the > children?

If you are a licensed provider, you can qualify for the CACFP food program with the USDA(If you are in the USA). There are two tiers of reimbursement that are determined ...See More

Jun 15, 2010

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here is the link On 6/15/10, montmo wrote: > On 6/14/10, vered wrote: >> How can I get grants for my group family daycare to help me >> with the monthly costs of breakfast,lunch,and supper for the >> children? > > If you are a licensed provider, you can qualify for the CACFP > food program with the USDA(If you are in the USA). There ar...See More

Jul 7, 2010

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Grants for pre k teachers to purchase supplies

by Pat

Jun 29, 2010

I have old computers in my classroom that are running on windows 98. I cannot find software for these computer and the school can't afford to by new ones. I am looking for places to apply for grants to purchase new computers. Anyone have any Ideas?

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Yelling

by Anne

Jun 30, 2010

There is a toddler teacher at my work that yells at the kids. It turns my stomache! If a child hits another child, she (yells) "name", you don't hit my friends, have a seat!" and she grabs them by the arm and sits them down. The child is crying and she is still yelling as she walks away, "it is not alright to hit, you do not hit!". This blows my mi...See More

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Meme I agree with Theresa. As long as she is not physically hurting anybody, you should probably talk to her about it before going above her head. Are your admins around when she is yelling? Do they already know about it? Also some people are just naturally loud, it's just how they are. I'm not trying to excuse her behavior, just giving you another pers...See MoreI agree with Theresa. As long as she is not physically hurting anybody, you should probably talk to her about it before going above her head. Are your admins around when she is yelling? Do they already know about it? Also some people are just naturally loud, it's just how they are. I'm not trying to excuse her behavior, just giving you another perspective on it. On 7/28/10, Theresa wrote: > This could be a cultural difference. When I started teaching in the > inner city, I was blown away by how the teachers yelled at > children. It was usually teachers who were the same culture as the > children and often from the same neighborhood. However, the > children were used to being spoken to in this way because it was > what they heard at home. The children respected this type of > communication and even found it comforting because it was how their > parents spoke. I found that all the feel good phrases I learned in > college or heard in my middle class hometown did not work in this > setting. > > And, honestly, have you ever been to a school or daycare where > teachers don't yell at least sometimes? Its not realistic to expect > a teacher to never yell. Now, a teacher should never physically > hurt a child of make fun of them. But, it does not sound like she > was doing this. > > If it is not a cultural difference,I would talk to the teacher > before going to the supervisor. Perhaps, she is frustrated and needs > a friend. Going over her head is only going to make it worse. > Teachers need to stick together. Disregard this if she is actually > abusing a child. Then, it needs to be reported. But, otherwise I > would reach out to her first. > > > On 7/07/10, Leah wrote: >> I agree with the last poster. If you have already talked to the >> admin and nothing is done, perhaps all of the teachers who are >> concerned need to approach the admin. Yelling should not be >> happening. >> >> >>> I would bring to the admins attention your observations. The >>> scary part is if you are seeing this, what happens when no one >>> is around? At minimum, this teacher needs more training. >>> Worst case: someone gets hurt, and this can be verbally abusive. >>> >>> This may not be the right age for this teacher - toddlers needs >>> someone who is loving, but firm. This teacher may consider >>> this type of behaviour as being 'firm', which it is not. >>> >>> Please, for the sake of the little kids, bring observations to >>> admin. If they don't do anything, take it further. >>> >>> >>> >>> On 6/30/10, Anne wrote: >>>> There is a toddler teacher at my work that yells at the >>>> kids. It turns my stomache! If a child hits another >>>> child, she (yells) "name", you don't hit my friends, have a >>>> seat!" and she grabs them by the arm and sits them down. >>>> The child is crying and she is still yelling as she walks >>>> away, "it is not alright to hit, you do not hit!". This >>>> blows my mind!

Aug 1, 2010

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ffff I feel it is important to speak to admin about observations. If you are comfortable speaking to the teacher, and feel it will be received well, please do so. If you can provide support and assistance to the teacher, do so. However, it is important that admin is aware of what is happening so they can initiate more training, provide support in an ong...See MoreI feel it is important to speak to admin about observations. If you are comfortable speaking to the teacher, and feel it will be received well, please do so. If you can provide support and assistance to the teacher, do so. However, it is important that admin is aware of what is happening so they can initiate more training, provide support in an ongoing manner and make sure this teacher is placed appropriately.

Yelling at children, in my opinion, is never okay. Yelling denotes a lack of control and taking frustrations out on a child. I still feel that if a teacher is yelling at children, there is a lack of training, and that needs to be fixed.

On 7/28/10, Theresa wrote: > This could be a cultural difference. When I started teaching in the > inner city, I was blown away by how the teachers yelled at > children. It was usually teachers who were the same culture as the > children and often from the same neighborhood. However, the > children were used to being spoken to in this way because it was > what they heard at home. The children respected this type of > communication and even found it comforting because it was how their > parents spoke. I found that all the feel good phrases I learned in > college or heard in my middle class hometown did not work in this > setting. > > And, honestly, have you ever been to a school or daycare where > teachers don't yell at least sometimes? Its not realistic to expect > a teacher to never yell. Now, a teacher should never physically > hurt a child of make fun of them. But, it does not sound like she > was doing this. > > If it is not a cultural difference,I would talk to the teacher > before going to the supervisor. Perhaps, she is frustrated and needs > a friend. Going over her head is only going to make it worse. > Teachers need to stick together. Disregard this if she is actually > abusing a child. Then, it needs to be reported. But, otherwise I > would reach out to her first. > > > On 7/07/10, Leah wrote: >> I agree with the last poster. If you have already talked to the >> admin and nothing is done, perhaps all of the teachers who are >> concerned need to approach the admin. Yelling should not be >> happening. >> >> >>> I would bring to the admins attention your observations. The >>> scary part is if you are seeing this, what happens when no one >>> is around? At minimum, this teacher needs more training. >>> Worst case: someone gets hurt, and this can be verbally abusive. >>> >>> This may not be the right age for this teacher - toddlers needs >>> someone who is loving, but firm. This teacher may consider >>> this type of behaviour as being 'firm', which it is not. >>> >>> Please, for the sake of the little kids, bring observations to >>> admin. If they don't do anything, take it further. >>> >>> >>> >>> On 6/30/10, Anne wrote: >>>> There is a toddler teacher at my work that yells at the >>>> kids. It turns my stomache! If a child hits another >>>> child, she (yells) "name", you don't hit my friends, have a >>>> seat!" and she grabs them by the arm and sits them down. >>>> The child is crying and she is still yelling as she walks >>>> away, "it is not alright to hit, you do not hit!". This >>>> blows my mind!

Aug 2, 2010

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Scholarship Grants

by Grant

Jul 6, 2010

Our non-profit center has seen a HUGE increase in the need for scholarships over the past 2 years. Does anyone have suggestions for grants? We have applied to all local (united way, rotary clubs) but still have a significant shortage based on the demand.

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teachers who use portfolios

by mfran

Jul 7, 2010

i am in a child development program studying to be an early elementary teacher i need to conduct an interveiw with a teacher who uses portfolios in their classroom if you do please contact me i would really appreciate it

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new business idea

by montmo

Jul 8, 2010

I was recently visited by our state licensing consultant for my annual licensing visit. The first thing she said after she walked in(she was my initial consultant last year) after saying hi, was "You should start a new business in helping set up home providers' environments". I sort of took it not too serious, but is there really such a thing? I at...See More

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montmo Our local day care resource agency has the lending libray so that would not work for me(it's free). My credentials are still being hashed about by the various state agencies as "being recognized" for licensing although it is through a major in state university. Their paperwork doesn't match the state's paperwork so I am stuck in limbo as they try t...See More

Jul 12, 2010

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msmichelle On 7/12/10, montmo wrote: > > Our local day care resource agency has the lending libray so that would > not work for me(it's free). My credentials are still being hashed about > by the various state agencies as "being recognized" for licensing > although it is through a major in state university. Their paperwork > doesn't match th...See More

Jul 16, 2010

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Transition for circle

by Anne

Jul 9, 2010

I am looking for a transition to get a group of toddlers to go to circle. I tried a bell, a kitchen timer, and singing "won't you join me at circle" Nothing works. I get some to join me, but there are 2 that refuse to stop playing to join us. It's very frustrating.

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a teacher of toddlers too I give them a few moments notice that it will be time to clean up soon, first. Then, I use a little wind-up music box. It seems to work well, as they have the notice first to prepare, then the time it takes for the music to stop to finish up.

Circle times aren't always age appropriate for toddlers. Plus, they don't always 'finish' up what ...See More

Jul 9, 2010

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Aggressive Child

by Sue

Jul 12, 2010

What is the best way to handle an aggressive 2 year old?

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Schari to montmo On 7/21/10, montmo to Schari wrote: > Schari: I have to chuckle sometimes when I read your posts as you sound > exactly like a good Montessori teacher(that's a compliment in my > book!). We too do a lot of looking into what we can do/or have done > that is the root of the behavior of certain children or a child. We are > constantly f...See More

Jul 21, 2010

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AutismClassroom.com I agree with that response. You have to see what happens before the behavior to "trigger" it and what happens after the behavior to maintain it.

Here are some links to behavior information:

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On 7/18/10, Sue wrote: > On 7/16/10, Schari wrote: >> On 7/12/10, Sue wrote: >>> What is the best wa...See MoreI agree with that response. You have to see what happens before the behavior to "trigger" it and what happens after the behavior to maintain it.

Here are some links to behavior information:

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On 7/18/10, Sue wrote: > On 7/16/10, Schari wrote: >> On 7/12/10, Sue wrote: >>> What is the best way to handle an aggressive 2 year old? >> >> That's a BIG question! Lol! >> >> First step, IMHO, is to do lots of observation and >> documenting to figure out what precedes the behavior and when >> it is most likely to happen. >> >> Again, just MHO, but aggressive behavior is an attempt to >> communicate. Observing and documenting can help you figure >> out what this child is trying to communicate, either to you >> or to other children, and why he is choosing to communicate >> in this manner. >> >> Only then can you begin to help him. This help could come in >> the way of -changing the environment, - changing your >> expectations, -teaching him a different way to interact, - >> making ever so slight shifts in the way you move through the >> day with this child, -working closely with the family of the >> child, -etc, etc. >> >> If it is so aggressive that the other children aren't safe >> while you are trying to figure out his/her patterns, you'll >> need to make the child your shadow when you aren't observing >> and documenting. Everywhere you go, the child goes. >> >> These would be my first steps. I would also spend a lot of >> time in self examination. Examining the way I interact with >> this child, my behavior, my actions and words. I often see >> that the way I handle myself or our day or particular >> situations can have a great influence on the way my children >> behave. >> >> In short - the reasons for aggressive behavior start way >> before you actually see the aggressive behavior. We need to >> be pro-active in identifying these reasons - and so - >> observation and documentation. > > Thank you very much. I am observing him and keeping a journal. > I am also communicating with mom daily keeping her informed of > his day. Your advice was very helpful.

Aug 27, 2010

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Advertising

by Schari

Jul 16, 2010

These last 3 emails are advertising and need to be pulled. This person makes it look like they are answering a genuine request, but is just advertising. Go somewhere else.

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A pattern On 7/16/10, Schari wrote: >> These last 3 emails are advertising and need to be pulled. >> This person makes it look like they are answering a genuine >> request, but is just advertising. Go somewhere else. > > > What makes you say that, yes she did post her website link. > But I think what she posted was genuine
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Jul 17, 2010

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Schari On 7/17/10, A pattern wrote: > >> On 7/16/10, Schari wrote: >>> These last 3 emails are advertising and need to be pulled. >>> This person makes it look like they are answering a genuine >>> request, but is just advertising. Go somewhere else. >> >> >> What makes you say that, yes she did post h...See More

Jul 17, 2010

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Naughty Child/Angry Parent

by Sara

Jul 21, 2010

So, I am employed at a child care facility where I teach 4/5 year old classroom. Today one of the naughtiest children in my class decided to throw a plastic watering can at a child and when told to stop he hit the kid again with the can in the face. He was taken to our director and talked it out. When his mom came to pick him up I told him to tell ...See More

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montmo Sara: There seems to be a lot of issues here that could have been handled differently. As you might have noted in previous posts recently, some of us feel that rather then labeling a child as something like "naughty" we need to look into why his or her behavior is what it is. If you feel this boy is "naughty" what have you and the other adults work...See MoreSara: There seems to be a lot of issues here that could have been handled differently. As you might have noted in previous posts recently, some of us feel that rather then labeling a child as something like "naughty" we need to look into why his or her behavior is what it is. If you feel this boy is "naughty" what have you and the other adults working with him done to help him overcome his issues. Does he hit because he has limited verbal skills? What seems to trigger his outbursts? What have the adults observed in his routine that might prevent him from being successful? Why was he taken out of the room to talk it out? Why was this not addressed in the classroom including all children involved in the incident? If he has a history of hitting, why was an adult not being proactive about stopping the hitting before he did that? There is almost always two sides to a story and it doesn't look like this boy had a chance to express his side of the story.

On 7/21/10, Sara wrote: > So, I am employed at a child care facility where I teach > 4/5 year old classroom. Today one of the naughtiest > children in my class decided to throw a plastic watering > can at a child and when told to stop he hit the kid again > with the can in the face. He was taken to our director and > talked it out.

I think you expected too much from the child to set him up to tell his mother what had happened at school. I can't imagine any child who had hit someone to openly admit this to his mother just because the teacher asked him to. Also, no parent after a long, busy day wants to be greeted by such negative news about her child. If this is an ongoing problem and you honestly feel you have done everything from your end to work with him and the behaviors, then the better approach might have been. "hello, Mrs M, here is Junior and I think he's ready to go home now! Oh,by the way, is it possible to call you tonight and discuss a concern I have? What would be a good time? Great!"

So, yes, you did make a professional error bringing this up in front of other parents. That mother deserves an apology. If she is that angry, I wouldn't be surprised if she calls the supervisor about this. I know I would as a parent.

It sounds like this is a new position for you and perhaps you have not yet had training in early childhood education or experience. Everyone makes mistakes, even those in the biz for years. Chalk it up as a mistake that you made and try to learn from it. I definitely would learn ways to assist these children who have issues and help them rather then just punishing them verbally. I hope it works out for you and the little guy and his mother.

Jul 21, 2010

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Leah There are two brief articles that you may find helpful as you work with this child:

"Helping Children Cope with Anger" and "Guidelines for Educator-Parent Conferences Concerning Angry Children."

A parent conference could help establish a connection with her. Please allow adequate time to really listen to her concerns and to esta...See More

Sep 13, 2010

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