Unit 137 OUTCOME 4.3 BY DEBRA PRICE Children and young people need to trust adults in order for them to be able to answer their questions. The answers should always be answered honestly, and in some instances children will ask many questions as they come to terms as to what may be happening to them. This can be very difficult as adults like to see children happy rather than upset adults do not always listen to children correctly and acknowledge their feelings. Listening to children is critical as we can then learn what they are thinking and how they feel, they could be feeling resentful or have feelings of anger and disappointment, children should be encouraged to speak openly without feeling they have to hold back e.g. “you don’t mean that” attitude .
An activity for 2-3 year olds could be brightly decorating simple old yoghurt pots with their own personal bold style. I would show them one I’d previously made and give them idea, then give them brightly coloured paints, glitter and coloured card and paper. They could create their own design. These decorations could then be hung up on the wall or from the ceiling. Another activity for the children could be involved in a session tasting the many different foods of the cultural groups making them aware of the diversity.
Before they counted as 1 whole serving of vegetables. Researchers at Cornell University's Center for Behavioral Economics did a study that influenced children to make healthier choices when picking food from the lunch line. These influences were things like, “attractive or fun names” for vegetables and using verbal cues for offering fruit in elementary schools. Cornell also created “smarter lunchroom” strategies that the USDA had incorporated into the guidelines for school cafeterias. The strategies from this project are to increase the “convenience and attractiveness of the fruits and vegetables offered” in a visual aspect.
Competency Statement 1 To Establish and Maintain a Safe, Healthy, Learning Environment I strive to provide an environment that is both a physical and emotional safe haven. Focusing on meeting their basic health needs and allowing for a fun learning experience. Function Area 1: Safe Environment Preschoolers are naturally active and inquisitive, therefore not always aware of hazards or behaviors that could cause injuries. I try to achieve this is by: * Supervising children at all times * Having eyes on every child and doing child counts * Utilizing classroom rules: Walking feet * Daily environment checks * Loose screws, broken hardware, splinting wood * Inspection of toys and equipment * Choke test small objects * Supplies are non-toxic and developmentally appropriate. * Familiar with classroom emergency procedures * Prepared for emergences through role-playing and monthly fire drills.
This type of play is excellent for developing language and for expressing feelings. Games: When children play games they learn to take turns and communicate with each other. They express how they feel about what the other child has to do or did and sometimes they try to support the other child if they think they do not understand the game and it’s a great way for them to develop their communication. Their vocabulary will improve. Pictures: Pictures are used alongside words to make communication more easier and understandable.
In my program I want children to be independent and make positive choices. I help them do this by offering children several choices throughout the day. I make it easy for them to remember which choices are appropriate by offering firm, friendly reminders, and using positive language. When children are having a hard time making good choices or solving a problem, I ask them questions about the
Children need to be able to feel safe and comfortable in their surrounding and who they are with. It’s vital to teach them about possible dangers that may arise and how to deal with them. A great way to learn about certain safety issues is to incorporate it within the themes that Is being taught to the children such as road side awareness explaining to them about crossing the roads and teaching them the green cross code - stop, look and listen etc. When teaching the children all about the bodies, letting them learn the names of body parts we can also explain to them during this time that it’s their body and what is normal and what’s not. Depending on age they can be provided with child friendly websites that allows them to read for themselves.
The principle of a positive relationship with Children, young people and adults is to be comfortable with the person you are talking with and trust them. In a situation where a child/ adult feel frightened or undermined or not heard, he or she may not open up. The foundation of a good relationship is trusting, As Adults who work with children, we can help develop our relationship with them by doings things that build their trust. For example if we keep a promise we made to them, this will show the child we are trustworthy. It is important that find effective ways to communicate positively with children, young people and Adults.
Dora’s adventures are fun and interesting that express to children how to observe situations and conduct problem solving. The catchy songs and recurring themes may annoy parents but help children with their memorization. Another perk to the program is that the show does not only provide the
Theorists Robert Sternberg and Howard Gardner argue that children who can make new connections and draw something new from them is a type of intelligence. It is important to offer children lots of first-hand experiences so that they can develop knowledge and draw from their own experiences. Social Models – These theories look at the environment in which the children are learning and the adults they are supported by. Social models link to cultural approaches and role modelling. Children learn by observing and imitating and so watching and being supported by adults who encourage and work creatively by being flexible in approach, solving problems and painting and drawing with them can help develop their creativity.