...encouraged to ask at anytime, whether it is daily or at the time of the conferences. Also if a parent would like to have a consultation before or after the arranged times, they are encouraged to seek this To maintain a commitment to professionalism dedication is the key to success. I dedicate myself to my job by going online to research what I will put in my lesson plans such as arts & crafts, songs and sensory projects. Most of the time I bring work home with me to finish last minute projects that I like to display on my boards. This includes printing out an activity descriptor and pictures that go with the art work the infant/toddler has done. I also like to take a lot of pictures of what we are doing in the classroom especially showing the infants and toddler working on art projects to have it displayed on my board. Every week I work on a lesson plan and newsletter. My lesson plan has a break down of what we are going to do for each day. It will show what we will learn in circle time and what kind of art project we will be doing that day. Every week is a different theme so that is also incorporated in my lesson plan. The newsletter is sent out once a week to the parents to let them know what we did that week and what they have to look forward to the following week. I believe that the parents should be communicated to as much as possible. I’m always trying to get new ideas by going on the internet or researching books to make my classroom the...
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...Dimensions: 18a, 18b, 18c Children: All • Muniplatives: Lacing bears Notes: Objectives / Dimensions: 7a, 11c, 11d Children: All • Science: Farm animal sounds Notes: Objectives / Dimensions: 24, 26, 27 Children: All • Math: Sorting toys Description: Mix up blocks and have children to sort them in the correct containers. Notes: Objectives / Dimensions: None Children: All • Blocks: Farm animal play Notes: Objectives / Dimensions: None Children: All • Music and movement: Sing ol McDonald had a farm Notes: Objectives / Dimensions: 8b, 6 Children: All • Art: Draw your favorite animal Notes: Objectives / Dimensions: 7b, 33 Children: All • Multicultural activity: Multicultural painting Notes: Objectives / Dimensions: None Children: All The following lesson plan is through the creative curriculum which specializes in learning through play. This lesson plan is a week-long lesson plan and this is an example of one day’s lessons. The focus this week is about farm animals and we are learning about the farm animals and the sounds they make, what they look like and what farmers do on the farm. The age group that this focus is attended for is toddler-preschool therefore there have to be some modifying for the older and younger children. Take drawing for favorite farm animal for example. The younger two year olds may do more scribbling than drawing anything that is noticeable. Even though it isn’t recognizable, they are...
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...Competency Standard I To establish and maintain a safe, healthy, learning environment Functional Area I: Safety In my center I keep children safe by creating an environment where children gain the knowledge and discipline that allows them to make appropriate choices on their own. Emotional safety is promoted through daily greetings, love rituals and positive reinforcement. Children’s feelings are acknowledged, validated, and appropriate guidance suggested and modeled. I make sure activities are fun, safe and developmentally appropriate. The children are encouraged to make good choices by having discussions, giving lessons, and reading books that talk about safety issues. I comply with all state licensing regulations daily by checking the overall safety of our childcare room to ensure there are no hazardous materials or objects in range or site of my children or adults. Additionally, I check the playground for hazards before children are allowed to play. My goal is to keep the environment safe at all times so my children feel free and secure to play and learn in all areas Functional Area II: Healthy My goal in this area is to keep children healthy by monitoring their health. I do this by carefully observing children and watching for signs of illness, making sure immunizations are up to date, maintaining a sick child policy, and providing snacks and meals which meet the USDA guidelines for children’s daily nutritional needs. I educate children about the...
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...Learning Development Center will be a center based child care center that will operate between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The early years are when the foundation for your child’s life is being implemented. That is why here at Star Child Learning Development we provide programs for ages six weeks to twelve years old. Our early care program provides services for children between the ages of six weeks through twenty four months of age. This program is designed to make sure that each child’s physical, social, emotional and developmental needs are met on a daily basis. Our daily schedule will be one that can easily be adjusted to meet the individual feeding and sleeping schedules of our children. The schedule will also have times when our toddlers are introduced to the different skills and concepts that will help them as we prepare them to move on to the next program and step in their lives. Our preschool education program will serve children between the ages of two and five years of age. Each of these groups will be grouped according to age. There may be some mixed age groups depending on when their birthdays are. Star Child Learning Development Center understands that we serve a community that works various and long hours. We gladly provide before and afterschool care for families that require assistance. During the after school program we will provide a variety of activities and projects to enhance life skills as well as, an established time for the children to do homework and...
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...Philosophy of Early Childhood Education The process of educating children begins at a young age in the early childhood program. Children need to be received in a warm inviting classroom in which the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development are a priority and address on a daily basis. Meeting the children’s needs of feeling safe and nurtured at school will facilitate learning to take place. Before students entered the classrooms to be filled with factual knowledge under scripted lessons that were to accommodate all learners. Educating children these days is more like an art that requires the use of creativity and knowledge to consider the student’s needs to prepare the lessons, incorporate personal philosophies, and implement the proper pedagogic strategies to develop children’s academic potential. Being an early childhood teacher is a privilege that requires to be assumed with responsibility as early childhood teachers spend the majority of the day teaching children who’s both parents work to cover the family needs. Children at the Pre K to K start school between the ages of 3-5 depending on the program and school children are attending. For my final paper, I will identify and discuss the theories and/or philosophies that demonstrate how I envision the appropriate classroom to be for the selected age group. I will also provide an overview of the concepts I will teach in each academic area, and share some of the strategies and activities that will be implemented...
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...Child Growth and Development Module 1: Principles of Child Growth and Development 1 Icons This icon represents a new topic in the text. This is a visual cue for you to answer any questions about the previous section before moving along to the next one. This icon is used to identify an exercise that involves in-class practice and feedback. This icon is used to identify a specially designed activity that requires active class participation. This icon is used to identify a section that is accompanied by a video. Child Growth and Development 2 Icons This icon is used to identify a section where the participants should add items to their ―Do’s and Don’ts‖ list. This icon is used to identify an exercise that involves a role-playing scenario. This icon is used to identify the use of a transparency related to the material in this section. This icon is used to identify a key point in the material. Child Growth and Development 3 p.2 We often hear people refer to children’s growth and development. Are ―growth‖ and ―development‖ the same thing? What does each of these terms mean? •Growth refers to specific body changes and increases in the child’s size (such as:height, weight, head circumference, and body mass index). These size changes can easily be measured. Growth •Development typically refers to an increase in complexity (a change from simple to more complex) Involves a progression along a continuing pathway on which the child aquires more refined...
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...Texas State University Child Development Center Guidelines for Family and Child Development students State legal requirements In order to help ensure the health and safety of children, the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (TDFPS) Child Care Licensing sets minimum standards for people who work with children in child care programs. These standards apply to all Texas State University students who enroll in child development classes that require either observation or participation at the campus Child Development Center. To meet the TDFPS standards, students must * Provide a copy of a Social Security card * Provide a copy of a government issued photo ID (state issued drivers’ license or passport), * Complete a criminal history statement and have this affidavit notarized, * Complete a request for a Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services Child Care Licensing background check * Provide verification of an annual TB test (Must have tested negative for TB within the last year. TB tests take 48-72 hours to process) Follow these guidelines to complete the required documentation: 1. Download and legibly complete the Request for Criminal History and Central Registry Check form and Affidavit for Applicants for Employment in a Licensed Operation or Registered Child-Care Home form posted on your class TRACS site. For these documents, please use your home address—consistent with that on your government issued photo...
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...Introduction Early learning standards are “standards that describe expectations for the learning and development of young children across the domains of: health and physical well-being, social and emotional well-being; approaches to learning; language development and symbol systems; and general knowledge about the world around them” (CCSSO, 2005). “In early childhood, the development of foundation skills (skills that lay the foundation for later learning), is just as imperative as mystery of content matter” (Bodrova, Leong, & Shore, 2004). It is essential that effective early learning standards emphasize significant developmentally appropriate content and outcomes are developed and reviewed through informed, inclusive processes, gain their effectiveness through implementation and assessment practices that support all children’s development in an ethical, appropriate way and require a foundation of support for early childhood programs, professionals and families (NAEYC& NAESC/SDE, 2003). Learning standards are intended to set the bar for student achievement and in the primary years, they can be crafted to apply brain and development research in their implementations (Schiller& Willis, 2008). The most comprehensive set of standards for quality education and care in early childhood is known as Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) (NAEYC, 2009). Early learning standards will connect teaching practice and curriculum to government and community guidelines. This...
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...This paper will discuss developmentally appropriate methodologies in teaching language and literacy to young children across a developmental curriculum. Also to be discussed will be the aspects/knowledge of language, language diversity and Theoretical Perspectives. There is now evidence that it is never too early to teach a child. Through research it has been discovered that the infant even before he/she is born can hear sound and as we know that is how we acquire language, by hearing spoken words. According to Otto (2010), language development begins when language speakers assume that an infant is a participating partner in conversational settings, even though it is months before the child is able to begin using conventional words. In an article written by Dr. Carmelita Lomeo-Smrtic,Ph.D, she wrote that “Teaching children to become literate members of society is a daunting task, often relegated to the elementary teacher. However, research on teaching children to become literate suggests that this process must begin well before kindergarten. Research suggests that children are primed for learning language in utero. Also from the Otto text, “research on children’s perception of speech and the development of the auditory system in utero has determined that the fetus can perceive sounds beginning with the 25th week of gestation and at the 35th week a fetus’s hearing acuity is at a level similar to an adult’s (2010). Knowing all...
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...Child Care Center Feasibility Study Mariposa County November 2009 Prepared by Chevon Kothari, Jill Harry, and Megan Rogers, Consultants, for the Mariposa County Local Child Care Planning Council "Promoting and supporting a community-wide effort that results in a child care system that meets the needs of our children." Table of Contents LCP Mission and Goals -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------iv Age Ranges Defined ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- v Local Child Care Planning Council Member List -----------------------------------------------------vi Introduction ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1 Section I: Community Information ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Mariposa County Profile ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Nature of the Child Care Industry ------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 Existing Child Care Options in Mariposa County ------------------------------------------------ 6 Section II: Survey Data -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 Summary of the 2009 Child Care Needs Assessment --------------------------------------------- 9 Child Care Needs Survey Results -------------------------------------------------------------------...
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...Ethical Scrapbook: Part II Anthony D Thomas 2016/01/18 Kristopher Crowley CJS/211 Upon completion of the initial scrapbook assignment, My eyes were wide open about Ethics in our society, and how each and every person contributes to the solution; as well as problem. The different topics that the assignment consisted of; touched on nearly every aspect of society that need be discussed. Ranging on subjects from being a “Good Samaritan” to “Professionals that commit criminal offenses knowingly”. The only question after completion of this assignment was, “why weren’t there any further topics to research and search for?” Well not really, but it was an interesting assignment to complete none the less. Each topic discussed consisted of 3 examples that took me different places on the web that I never even considered looking at. The first topic that initiated the research, was that of the “Good Samaritan”. The first example slide presented, involved a New York Police officer giving a homeless man a new pair of boots and socks during a winter period. During these times whereas most of America sees Officers as self-interest low lives, an act as such, surely boosted confidence somewhat in the big Apple. I could definitely see myself aiding in a situation as such. Especially, the way I see that it gets freezing cold around the later parts of the year. Also too; simply knowing that there’s a person in need helps out with that decision, easily. The next example used within the PowerPoint...
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...for Nurses: Objective Measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Asthma Management Component 2: Environmental Control Measures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Allergens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Irritants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Actions/Implications for Nurses: Environmental Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Asthma Management Component 3: Pharmacologic Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Two Major Groups of Asthma Medications: Anti-inflammatory and Bronchodilator . . . . . . . . Step-Care for Chronic Asthma and Acute Asthma Episodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Written Medication Plans for Patients— An Important Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recommendations for Exercise-Induced Asthma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi vii 1 3 3 3 4 4 4 6 6 6 7 7 7 8 8 8 9 9 ii Table of Contents...
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...Oasis of the Seas Highlights | | * Oasis of the Seas Photo Gallery * Oasis of the Seas Accommodations * Oasis of the Seas Deck Plans Launched in December 2009, Oasis of the Seas is the world's largest and most revolutionary ship introducing the cruise line's new neighborhood concept, which will provide vacationers with the opportunity to seek out relevant experiences in seven themed areas based on their personal styles, preferences or moods. Boardwalk will be a breathtaking space for families. Inspired by the nostalgic seaside piers of yesteryear, Boardwalk will dynamically engage the entire family in classic fun - whether young or just young at heart - with eateries, retail outlets, and carnival games. * Central Park - Central Park, a revolutionary design in which the center of the ship opens to the sky, features lush, tropical grounds spanning the length of a football field. With its serene pathways, seasonal flower gardens and canopy trees, Central Park will evolve from a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere during the day to a gathering space for alfresco dining and entertainment in the evening, where guests will enjoy concerts and street performances. * AquaTheater Pool - The largest and deepest freshwater pool at sea will be 21.9 feet (6.6 meters) by 51.6 feet wide (15.7 meters), with a depth of 17.9 feet (5.4 meters) Fitted with three stage machinery devices, the pool’s depth will rise or fall to meet the needs of each performance and for its various functions...
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..."Elemental" Feeling blurred like self focus intoxicating like opiate and as electric as lightning Feeling as hot as high noon as lush as the tropics as intriguing as the moon Feeling as deep as Atlantis as mysterious as lotus blossoms and as beautiful as cherry blooms Feeling as understated as pearls as rare as red diamonds as natural as sea shells Feeling as exotic as the Amazon as passionate as Cuba and as spiritual as Israel Feeling as sweet as honey as spicy as cayenne pepper as soothing as warm milk Feeling as rough as wood as soft as down and as smooth as silk Feeling as fresh as a newborn as curious as a toddler and as wise as a shaman do you understand this feeling as old as the connection between woman and man Eve felt it in Adam's hands Cleo saw it in Marc Anthony's eyes I get it - everytime I think of you and I Feeling like volcanos creating new land like ocean water lapping up sand like a midsummers night breeze in leaves That feeling... Is.... elemental My love My love is too poetic to have thrown back in my face So take it and put it in the right place My love is too indulgent to be misplaced Be sure to know it when you’re in its grace My love is too potent to have it diluted Do mistake it for an mere unsubsequent pollinate My love is too bright to be dimmed by your light Yes you will be looking for it when it becomes night My love is too memorable so do not forget You...
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...Adult Programs Food Demo: Healthy Sandwiches Tuesday, June 30 7:00 – 8:30 pm Professional vegan cook Jenney Gordon will show you how to make great sandwiches that are all plant-based. The menu includes chickpea salad sandwich, California wrap with avocado, tempeh Reuben, and grilled cheese with tomato. Recipes and samples will be distributed. Beyond Wheat: The Gluten-Free World Wednesday, July 8 7:00 – 8:30 pm Need to pursue a gluten-free lifestyle? Curious about exploring new grains? Want to incorporate more flavor and nutrition in your meals? Lisa Howard, the Cultured Cook, will discuss the use of gluten-free grains from making pilafs and muffins to homemade cereal and granola. The Fascinating World of Bees and Beekeeping Tuesday, July 14 7:00 - 8:00 pm Join Roger Sutherland, naturalist and professor emeritus, as he takes you on a close-up look at the highly organized honey bee colony. Learn about the practice and history of beekeeping, important flower and bee relationships, pollination, and swarming. Discover problems facing the honey bee and what you can do to help. Yoga for Better Backs Wednesday, July 22 7:00 – 8:30 pm Yoga is an effective way of preventing and managing the most common types of back pain. This class, led by Jamie Garrison from Yoga Center, offers a gentle and therapeutic approach for back rehabilitation and stress release. Students will practice yoga poses that bring flexibility and relaxation to sore...
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