Quality Curriculum
What are:
The safety of the child (well-being)
Communication between the family and the teacher about the child. (Expression)
A warm, responsive relationship between the teacher and the child. (Belonging)
An engaging, developmentally appropriate learning environment. (Engagement)
Why are routines important?
Allows the infant/toddler to know what is coming. That certain things will happen throughout the day.
What are homebases?
A childcare center that provides infants/toddlers a 'home' type atmosphere.
What is the difference between Discipline and Guidance?
Discipline is more authoritative and wanting control over the child.
Guidance is teaching problem solving skills that supports the child's emotional competence.
What are the traits of an Individualist Culture?
Individuals
Independence
Competition
Production
Personal responsibility
What are the 5 routines that never change?
Greetings/Goodbyes
Mealtimes
Diapering
Naptime
Getting Dressed
Allows the child to take time to calm themselves, a space to be alone or with another peer or teacher.
Couches, pillows, mats, stuffies, books.
What are the 3 subheadings under RELATE in Guidance?
Support Children's Healthy Relationships, Focus on Adult-Child Responsive Interactions, Create and Change the Environment..
Group
Cooperation
Interdependent interests
Process (rather than production)
Ratios & Sizing
Primary Caregiving
Continuity of Care
Teacher Characteristics
True of False: You should never force a child to eat.
True. Encourage them to try the food.
What are the benefits of a prosocial/social area? What are some materials/activities you would provide?
Allows social interaction with peers.
Large motor equipment, have close proximity to each other.
What 3 Relationship Realignment behaviours will you come across that you will have to help realign?
Separation Anxiety, Toddler Resistance, Tantrums.
What are the 4 Parenting Styles?
Indulgent or permissive
Authoritarian
Authoritative
Uninvolved (Baumrind, 1991)
What are the 4 Process Variables of Quality?
Responsive Teaching
Cultural and Linguistic Continuity
Meeting the needs of the individual within the the context of the group
Physical Environment
True or False: You do not need to wipe down the change table until after all infants/toddlers have been changed?
False.
You must wipe down the change table after changing each infant/toddler.
What are some benefits of a sensory area? What materials/activities would you provide?
Allows them to use their senses to learn.
Playdoh, paints, sensory bags, etc.
What are the 10 reasons for biting?
Holding on/letting go, Autonomy, Sensory, Teething, Desire for peer interaction, Exploring cause and effect, Imitation, Attention, Frustration, Anxiety
True or False: Open communication with parents is NOT that important?
False
Respect, Reflect, Relate
True or False: It's important to know the infant/toddlers sleep patterns and to document when and how long they sleep.
True
True or False: The outdoor environment is NOT as important as the indoor environment?
What are the 4 Challenging Behaviours and Mental Health Issues you may come across?
Anxiety, Fearful, Vigilant
Angry and Defiant
Children who behave aggressively
PTSD
What are the 8 Opportunities for Parent Communication?
Daily exchanges of information
Information about policies
Occasional opportunities for communication
Providing information
Holding the family’s image
Being present
Community advocates
Participation in maintaining quality