Self Care
Name 3 self-care activities
What is eating healthy, getting rest, exercising, meditation, journaling, etc.
What is teaching positive behavior?
What is discipline
Toddlers need this equipment to promote gross motor skills.
What is a climbing structure?
This type of play is when 2 children play side by side without interacting
What is parallel play
Name 3 ways infants communicate
What is cooing, crying, laughing, reaching, screaming, pounding, etc.
Name 3 things that happen when our bodies are exposed to stress?
What is acne, headaches, chronic pain, frequent sickness, decreased energy, insomnia, digestive issues appetite changes, depression
Name 3 positive methods of discipline.
What is redirection, give choices, setting limits, explain the rules, praise, reinforcements, ignore some behavior
These items send the message "I belong here"
What is photos on walls, pictures of their art displayed, family tree, name on cubbies, name on displays, diverse materials
A space where a child can go to calm themselves down and self regulate.
What is a safe place, chair, beanbag, rug, etc.
List 3 ways to promote language
What is talking, reading, conversations, singing, running finger under words, labeling items, having different kinds of reading material, etc.
What happens to us when we are exposed to prolonged stress?
What is burnout.
How would you assist an angry infant or toddler?
What is recognize the feeling of angry is natural, offer choices, redirect, etc.
List 3 items that promote diversity.
What are dolls, books, skin tone art supplies, play food, play figures, music
This type of play is when children take on different roles.
What is dramatic play, pretend play
Name a Lending Library item that you could use to enhance your literacy experience.
What is a puppet, etc.
We have to do this to be able to take care of others.
What is take care of ourselves.
Name 2 reasons children may bite.
What is lack of language, anger, frustration, lack of skills, etc.
Name 3 ways to engage the child's senses.
Sensory table, water play, sand play, slime, playdough, sensory walls, sensory floors, soft items, balls, bubbles, treasure baskets, etc.
Who do you contact if your suspect developmental delays?
Early On
Name 3 ways toddlers communicate.
What is talking, crying, pointing, laughing, biting, throwing tantrums, etc.
What is a mental exercise that trains attention and awareness?
What is meditation.
Name 3 times you should never ignore behavior.
What is when a child is hurting themselves, hurting others and destroying property.
Name 2 things to keep in mind when planning your outdoor space.
List 3 ways to help a new child in care.
What is teach them the words to use to enter play, play with them, promote friendships through reading books/playing with another child, hold the child until they feel safe, etc.
List 3 reading strategies for toddlers (from the video)
point and label
sing song voice (turn page)
repetition (duck, duck, duck)
direct order (high five the baby)
gestures