Play and Learning This article was taken from the book Do-It-Yourself Early Learning Easy and fun Activities and Toys from Everyday Home Center Materials by Redleaf Press A major part of our job as providers of early care and education is to encourage that eagerness to learn in the children we serve We keep them safe and healthy we feed them nutritious meals we love and nurture them we allow them to try and then succeed or fail we encourage exploration and discovery all so they can head off to school primed and ready to continue learning Our job is to help build children who will love learning not only while in school but throughout their entire lives We help them develop the skills they need for school and then set them on their way we build the foundation We found that watching the children in our care is one of the best ways to come up with fresh ideas Sadly providers often find themselves so busy taking care of everyone that they do not have time to observe Make the time

Observe children at play take the time to step back and see how they integrate objects into their activities Pretend you are a scientist studying a new species in its natural habitat Take notes on the many ways objects are used shared or ignored Listen closely to their conversations and the questions they ask This observation may not only give you some ideas for new materials or activities to add to your program but also provide insight into how you can better use current materials or improve your program in other ways

The most important thing to remember is that you are setting the stage for play You are creating an environment where children are comfortable enough to take learning risks where they have the time they need to fully explore materials where it is okay to take risks and even make mistakes and where play in an integral part of every day Keep playing keep exploring keep discovering and keep learning If we look closely while children play explore and discover we can actually see them learn and know we helped make that experience possible Choose simple projects made with simple materials To make them more successful the most important thing to remember is that in the end the children will recall the relationship with the caregiver more strongly than any individual project Learning in early childhood is primarily about interpersonal contact Years from now children will recall the bits and pieces of you that enter their memories The trust the unconditional positive regard the hugs the shared soda and chewing gum are more important than the toys and projects It is all about relationships

Parents and teachers often say that children who have discovered how to play in their preschool days transform their love of play into eagerness to learn when they go up to school (Haller Ingeborg 1991 How Children Play)

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Juego y aprendizaje Este artiacuteculo fue tomado de Aprendizaje a temprana edad por sus propios medios Actividades faacuteciles y divertidas y juegos de materiales cotidianos de los centros de artiacuteculos para el hogar Redleaf Press Una gran parte de nuestro trabajo como proveedores de cuidado y educacioacuten a temprana edad es alentar ese afaacuten de aprender que tienen los nintildeos a los que les prestamos servicios Los mantenemos seguros y saludables les alimentamos comidas nutritivas les damos carintildeo y proteccioacuten les permitimos que lo intenten y luego tengan eacutexito o fracasen alentamos la exploracioacuten y el descubrimiento todo con el fin de que vayan satisfechos y listos al colegio para continuar aprendiendo Nuestro trabajo es ayudar a que los nintildeos les encante el aprendizaje no soacutelo mientras esteacuten en la escuela sino todas sus vidas Les ayudamos a desarrollar las habilidades que necesitan para la escuela y luego los encaminamos nosotros creamos su base Descubrimos que el observar a los nintildeos bajo nuestro cuidado es una de las mejores maneras de que se nos ocurran ideas nuevas Tristemente los proveedores se encuentran muy a menudo tan ocupados que no tienen tiempo para observar Haga el tiempo Observe a los nintildeos mientras juegan tome el tiempo de dar un paso atraacutes y ver coacutemo integran los objetos en sus actividades Pretenda ser un cientiacutefico que estudia una especie nueva en su haacutebitat natural Tome nota de las muchas maneras en que se usan comparten o ignoran los objetos Escuche con cuidado sus conversaciones y las preguntas que hacen Esta observacioacuten podriacutea no soacutelo darle algunas ideas para materiales o actividades nuevas para agregar a su programa sino que tambieacuten le da una mejor idea de coacutemo usar mejor sus materiales actuales o mejorar su programa en otras maneras

Lo maacutes importante que hay que recordar es que estaacute preparando el terreno para el juego Estaacute creando un entorno donde los nintildeos se sienten lo suficientemente coacutemodos como para tomar riesgos de aprendizaje donde tienen el tiempo que necesitan para explorar materiales por completo donde estaacute bien tomar riesgos y hasta cometer errores y donde el juego es parte integral de cada diacutea Sigan jugando explorando descubriendo y sigan aprendiendo

Si nos fijamos bien cuando los nintildeos juegan exploran y descubren podemos realmente verlos aprender y saber que ayudamos a que fuera posible la experiencia Seleccione proyectos simples hechos con materiales simples Para que tengan maacutes eacutexito lo maacutes importante es recordar que al final los nintildeos se acordaraacuten de la relacioacuten con las personas encargadas de su cuidado maacutes firmemente que cualquier proyecto individual El aprendizaje en la nintildeez temprana es primariamente sobre el contacto interpersonal En muchos antildeos los nintildeos recordaraacuten partes de usted que entran en sus memorias La confianza el aprecio positivo incondicional los abrazos las gaseosas compartidas y el chicle son maacutes importantes que los juguetes y los proyectos Todo se trata de las relaciones

A menudo los padres y maestros dicen que los nintildeos que han descubierto coacutemo jugar en sus diacuteas de preesco-lar transforman su entusias-mo por el juego al afaacuten de aprender cuando van a la escuela (Haller Ingeborg 1991 How Children Play)

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News from the WA Scholarships for Child Care

WA Scholarships staff have has been busy travelling the state visiting scholars and doing outreach for our program We have recently participated in early learning conferences in Tacoma Chelan Aberdeen and Renton Each of these experiences has allowed us a chance to meet scholars and child care providers around the state and to discuss their educational needs and concerns We have also made concentrated efforts to visit WA Scholars statewide Recent visits include Blueprints for Learning in Spokane Assumption Child Care in Walla Walla Autumn Linn (FCC) in Longview and Community Day School in Seattle We certainly appreciate the diversity in which we serve If you would like us to visit your program or be featured in a newsletter please contact us or send us photos WA Scholarships is actively recruiting scholarship recipients across the state For more information on the Washington Scholarships program you can visit our website at wwwchildcarenetorg (click on For Providers then choose WA Scholarships) or email us at scholarshipschildcarenetorg You can also call us at 1-866-308-3224

WA Scholarships scholar Maria Rodriquez and friends of Assumption Child Care in Walla Walla

WA Scholarships ha estado de un lugar a otro visitando a los becados e informando sobre nuestro programa Recientemente participamos en conferencias de aprendizaje a temprana edad en Tacoma Chelan Aberdeen y Renton Cada una de estas experiencias nos permitioacute una oportunidad de reunirnos con los becados y los proveedores de cuidado de nintildeos del estado y hablar sobre sus necesidades e inquietudes educativas Hemos estado haciendo un gran esfuerzo de visitar a nuestros becarios en todo el estado Las visitas recientes incluyen Blueprints for Learning en Spokane Assumption Child Care en Walla Walla Autumn Linn (FCC) en Longview y Community Day School en Seattle Realmente apreciamos la diversidad en la que prestamos servicio Si quisiera que visitemos su programa o ser destacado en nuestro boletiacuten comuniacutequese con nosotros o enviacuteenos fotos WA Scholarships estaacute activamente seleccionando becarios por todo el estado Para obtener maacutes informacioacuten sobre el programa de Washington Scholarships puede visitar nuestro sitio Web en wwwchildcarenetorg (pulse For Providers luego escoja WA Scholarships) o enviacuteenos un correo a scholarshipschildcarenetorg Puede tambieacuten llamarnos al 1-866-308-3224

Noticias del programa de los profesionales de cuidado del nintildeo de WA Scholarships

Scholarships available

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Juego y aprendizaje Este artiacuteculo fue tomado de Aprendizaje a temprana edad por sus propios medios Actividades faacuteciles y divertidas y juegos de materiales cotidianos de los centros de artiacuteculos para el hogar Redleaf Press Una gran parte de nuestro trabajo como proveedores de cuidado y educacioacuten a temprana edad es alentar ese afaacuten de aprender que tienen los nintildeos a los que les prestamos servicios Los mantenemos seguros y saludables les alimentamos comidas nutritivas les damos carintildeo y proteccioacuten les permitimos que lo intenten y luego tengan eacutexito o fracasen alentamos la exploracioacuten y el descubrimiento todo con el fin de que vayan satisfechos y listos al colegio para continuar aprendiendo Nuestro trabajo es ayudar a que los nintildeos les encante el aprendizaje no soacutelo mientras esteacuten en la escuela sino todas sus vidas Les ayudamos a desarrollar las habilidades que necesitan para la escuela y luego los encaminamos nosotros creamos su base Descubrimos que el observar a los nintildeos bajo nuestro cuidado es una de las mejores maneras de que se nos ocurran ideas nuevas Tristemente los proveedores se encuentran muy a menudo tan ocupados que no tienen tiempo para observar Haga el tiempo Observe a los nintildeos mientras juegan tome el tiempo de dar un paso atraacutes y ver coacutemo integran los objetos en sus actividades Pretenda ser un cientiacutefico que estudia una especie nueva en su haacutebitat natural Tome nota de las muchas maneras en que se usan comparten o ignoran los objetos Escuche con cuidado sus conversaciones y las preguntas que hacen Esta observacioacuten podriacutea no soacutelo darle algunas ideas para materiales o actividades nuevas para agregar a su programa sino que tambieacuten le da una mejor idea de coacutemo usar mejor sus materiales actuales o mejorar su programa en otras maneras

Lo maacutes importante que hay que recordar es que estaacute preparando el terreno para el juego Estaacute creando un entorno donde los nintildeos se sienten lo suficientemente coacutemodos como para tomar riesgos de aprendizaje donde tienen el tiempo que necesitan para explorar materiales por completo donde estaacute bien tomar riesgos y hasta cometer errores y donde el juego es parte integral de cada diacutea Sigan jugando explorando descubriendo y sigan aprendiendo

Si nos fijamos bien cuando los nintildeos juegan exploran y descubren podemos realmente verlos aprender y saber que ayudamos a que fuera posible la experiencia Seleccione proyectos simples hechos con materiales simples Para que tengan maacutes eacutexito lo maacutes importante es recordar que al final los nintildeos se acordaraacuten de la relacioacuten con las personas encargadas de su cuidado maacutes firmemente que cualquier proyecto individual El aprendizaje en la nintildeez temprana es primariamente sobre el contacto interpersonal En muchos antildeos los nintildeos recordaraacuten partes de usted que entran en sus memorias La confianza el aprecio positivo incondicional los abrazos las gaseosas compartidas y el chicle son maacutes importantes que los juguetes y los proyectos Todo se trata de las relaciones

A menudo los padres y maestros dicen que los nintildeos que han descubierto coacutemo jugar en sus diacuteas de preesco-lar transforman su entusias-mo por el juego al afaacuten de aprender cuando van a la escuela (Haller Ingeborg 1991 How Children Play)

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News from the WA Scholarships for Child Care

WA Scholarships staff have has been busy travelling the state visiting scholars and doing outreach for our program We have recently participated in early learning conferences in Tacoma Chelan Aberdeen and Renton Each of these experiences has allowed us a chance to meet scholars and child care providers around the state and to discuss their educational needs and concerns We have also made concentrated efforts to visit WA Scholars statewide Recent visits include Blueprints for Learning in Spokane Assumption Child Care in Walla Walla Autumn Linn (FCC) in Longview and Community Day School in Seattle We certainly appreciate the diversity in which we serve If you would like us to visit your program or be featured in a newsletter please contact us or send us photos WA Scholarships is actively recruiting scholarship recipients across the state For more information on the Washington Scholarships program you can visit our website at wwwchildcarenetorg (click on For Providers then choose WA Scholarships) or email us at scholarshipschildcarenetorg You can also call us at 1-866-308-3224

WA Scholarships scholar Maria Rodriquez and friends of Assumption Child Care in Walla Walla

WA Scholarships ha estado de un lugar a otro visitando a los becados e informando sobre nuestro programa Recientemente participamos en conferencias de aprendizaje a temprana edad en Tacoma Chelan Aberdeen y Renton Cada una de estas experiencias nos permitioacute una oportunidad de reunirnos con los becados y los proveedores de cuidado de nintildeos del estado y hablar sobre sus necesidades e inquietudes educativas Hemos estado haciendo un gran esfuerzo de visitar a nuestros becarios en todo el estado Las visitas recientes incluyen Blueprints for Learning en Spokane Assumption Child Care en Walla Walla Autumn Linn (FCC) en Longview y Community Day School en Seattle Realmente apreciamos la diversidad en la que prestamos servicio Si quisiera que visitemos su programa o ser destacado en nuestro boletiacuten comuniacutequese con nosotros o enviacuteenos fotos WA Scholarships estaacute activamente seleccionando becarios por todo el estado Para obtener maacutes informacioacuten sobre el programa de Washington Scholarships puede visitar nuestro sitio Web en wwwchildcarenetorg (pulse For Providers luego escoja WA Scholarships) o enviacuteenos un correo a scholarshipschildcarenetorg Puede tambieacuten llamarnos al 1-866-308-3224

Noticias del programa de los profesionales de cuidado del nintildeo de WA Scholarships

Scholarships available

in Walla Walla

Page 3 UPDATES ACTUALIZACIONES Page 3

News from the WA Scholarships for Child Care

WA Scholarships staff have has been busy travelling the state visiting scholars and doing outreach for our program We have recently participated in early learning conferences in Tacoma Chelan Aberdeen and Renton Each of these experiences has allowed us a chance to meet scholars and child care providers around the state and to discuss their educational needs and concerns We have also made concentrated efforts to visit WA Scholars statewide Recent visits include Blueprints for Learning in Spokane Assumption Child Care in Walla Walla Autumn Linn (FCC) in Longview and Community Day School in Seattle We certainly appreciate the diversity in which we serve If you would like us to visit your program or be featured in a newsletter please contact us or send us photos WA Scholarships is actively recruiting scholarship recipients across the state For more information on the Washington Scholarships program you can visit our website at wwwchildcarenetorg (click on For Providers then choose WA Scholarships) or email us at scholarshipschildcarenetorg You can also call us at 1-866-308-3224

WA Scholarships scholar Maria Rodriquez and friends of Assumption Child Care in Walla Walla

WA Scholarships ha estado de un lugar a otro visitando a los becados e informando sobre nuestro programa Recientemente participamos en conferencias de aprendizaje a temprana edad en Tacoma Chelan Aberdeen y Renton Cada una de estas experiencias nos permitioacute una oportunidad de reunirnos con los becados y los proveedores de cuidado de nintildeos del estado y hablar sobre sus necesidades e inquietudes educativas Hemos estado haciendo un gran esfuerzo de visitar a nuestros becarios en todo el estado Las visitas recientes incluyen Blueprints for Learning en Spokane Assumption Child Care en Walla Walla Autumn Linn (FCC) en Longview y Community Day School en Seattle Realmente apreciamos la diversidad en la que prestamos servicio Si quisiera que visitemos su programa o ser destacado en nuestro boletiacuten comuniacutequese con nosotros o enviacuteenos fotos WA Scholarships estaacute activamente seleccionando becarios por todo el estado Para obtener maacutes informacioacuten sobre el programa de Washington Scholarships puede visitar nuestro sitio Web en wwwchildcarenetorg (pulse For Providers luego escoja WA Scholarships) o enviacuteenos un correo a scholarshipschildcarenetorg Puede tambieacuten llamarnos al 1-866-308-3224

Noticias del programa de los profesionales de cuidado del nintildeo de WA Scholarships

Scholarships available

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Chapotear y chapalear en el agua El departamento de jardineriacutea de su tienda favorita estaacute lleno de diferentes artiacuteculos que puede incorporar al juego con el agua para los nintildeos bajo su cuidado Debido a que el juego con el agua es tan beneficioso para los nintildeos pequentildeos sugerimos que busque muchas maneras de integrarlo a su programa Materiales

Instrucciones 1 El juego con el agua puede tomar muchas

formas y maneras Correr por un irrigador chapotear en charcos tocar objetos en una bolsa con agua lavar un carro jugar a atrapar una esponja huacutemeda regar los maceteros con la regadera todas maneras en que los nintildeos pueden participar en el juego con el agua Use los artiacuteculos mencionados anteriormente para facilitar el juego con agua con los nintildeos en su cuidado Variacutee los materiales usados para mantener la actividad fresca para los nintildeos y aseguacuterese de que les deacute a ellos el tiempo que necesiten para explorar esos materiales 2 Los nintildeos deben estar siempre

supervisados un nintildeo puede ahogarse raacutepidamente en una cantidad sorprendentemente pequentildea de agua Juegue con cuidado

Queacute se aprende El levantar y transportar agua fomentaraacute el desarrollo de muacutesculos grandes El verter y vaciar recipientes fomentaraacute el desarrollo motor pequentildeo Tambieacuten es una actividad sensorial los nintildeos ven escuchan sienten prueban y huelen el agua mientras juegan El juego con el agua tambieacuten fomenta el aprendizaje sobre la relacioacuten entre causa y efecto y mejora las habilidades de observacioacuten Variaciones Variacutee la temperatura del agua para que tengan

sensaciones nuevas Agregue jaboacuten para hacer burbujas Capacite a los nintildeos tenga confianza en ellos

de controlar la manguera y la boquilla del atomizador

Splishing amp Splashing in the Water The lawn and garden section of your favorite home center is full of different items that you can incorporate into water play with the children in your care Since water play is so beneficial to young children we suggest you find as many ways as possible to integrate it into your program Materials

Directions 1 Water play can and should take many forms

Running through a sprinkler splashing in puddles manipulating objects in a tote of shallow water washing a car playing catch with soggy sponges toting a watering can from flower pot to flower potthese are all ways children can actively engage in water play Use the items listed above to facilitate water play with the children in your care Vary the materials used to keep the activity fresh for the children and make sure you give them the time they need to explore those materials

2 Make sure you play safely Children must always be well-supervised a child can quickly drown in a surprisingly small amount of water

Whats Learned Lifting and toting water will promote large muscle development Pouring and dumping will promote small-motor development This is also a sensory activity children will see hear feel taste and smell the water as they play Water play also promotes learning about cause and effect relationships and enhances observation skills Variations Vary the temperature of the water for new

sensations Add soap to make bubbles Empower the children trust them to control the

hose and spray nozzle Add food coloring and let children mix colors This article was taken from the book Do-It-Yourself Early Learning Easy and fun Activities and Toys from Everyday Home Center Materials by Redleaf Press

Watering can Hoses

Funnels Hose nozzles

Sprinklers Spray bottles

Regadera Mangueras

Embudos Boquilla de la manguera

Irrigadores Atomizadores

ACTIVITIES ACTIVIDADES

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Finding Suitable Toys Choose toys according to a childs age interests and skill level All toys should be screened to ensure that they comply with new laws about toxins in toys as well as that they are age-appropriate and dont pose a choking hazard 0 to 1 Newborns to 1-year-olds explore with their hands mouths and eyes and enjoy toys they can touch or squeeze Crib gyms Floor activity centers Activity quilts Squeaky toys Soft dolls or stuffed animals 1 to 3 One to 3-year-olds climb jump walk and throw and play rough and-tumble games Soft blocks Large blocks Push and pull toys Pounding and shaping toys Books 3 to 5 Three to 5-year-olds like to experiment with imaginary situations and have toys that are close companions Non-toxic art supplies Pretend toys (eg play money telephone) Teddy bears or dolls Outdoor toys such as a tricycle with a helmet 5 to 9 Five to 9-year-olds like to be challenged with complex games that teach specific skills and concepts Arts and crafts kits Puppets Jump ropes Non-toxic art supplies Miniature dolls and action figures 9 to 14 Nine to 14-year-olds develop lifelong skills hobbies and enjoy team sports Handheld electronic games Board games Sports equipment Model kits Musical instruments

HEALTH AND SAFETY SALUD Y SEGURIDAD

Juguetes apropiados Cuando seleccione juguetes considere la edad del nintildeo los intereses y el nivel de destrezas Se deben evaluar todos los juguetes para cerciorarse de que cumplan con las nuevas leyes sobre los toacutexicos en los juguetes asiacute como tambieacuten que sean apropiados para la edad y que no sean un peligro de asfixia 0 a 1 Los recieacuten nacidos a un antildeo de edad exploran con sus manos bocas y ojos y disfrutan de juguetes que pueden tocar o apretar Gimnasio para bebeacute Actividad en el piso Centros Colchas de actividad Juguetes chirriantes Muntildeecas suaves o peluches 1 a 3 Los nintildeos de 1 a 3 antildeos pueden trepar saltar caminar y lanzar y jugar juegos bruscos Bloques blandos Bloques grandes Juguetes de empujar y halar Juguetes de golpetear y de moldear Libros 3 a 5 A los nintildeos de 3 a 5 antildeos les gusta experimentar con situaciones imaginarias y tener juguetes que son compantildeeros cercanos Provisiones de manualidades no toacutexicas Juguetes para pretender (por ejemplo dinero de

juguete teleacutefono) Peluches o muntildeecas Juguetes para jugar al aire libre como un triciclo con

un casco 5 a 9 A los nintildeos de 5 a 9 antildeos les gusta ser retados con juegos complejos que ensentildean destrezas y conceptos especiacuteficos Juegos de manualidades y arte Tiacuteteres (marionetas) Cuerdas de saltar Provisiones de manualidades no

toacutexicas Muntildeecas miniaturas y figuritas

de accioacuten 9 a 14 Los nintildeos de 9 a 14 antildeos desarrollan habilidades de por vida pasatiempos y disfrutan de los deportes de equipo Juegos electroacutenicos portaacutetiles Juegos de mesa Equipo deportivo Juguetes modelos Instrumentos musicales copy2007 Safe Kids Worldwide 1107 No 3543

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Finding Suitable Toys Choose toys according to a childs age interests and skill level All toys should be screened to ensure that they comply with new laws about toxins in toys as well as that they are age-appropriate and dont pose a choking hazard 0 to 1 Newborns to 1-year-olds explore with their hands mouths and eyes and enjoy toys they can touch or squeeze Crib gyms Floor activity centers Activity quilts Squeaky toys Soft dolls or stuffed animals 1 to 3 One to 3-year-olds climb jump walk and throw and play rough and-tumble games Soft blocks Large blocks Push and pull toys Pounding and shaping toys Books 3 to 5 Three to 5-year-olds like to experiment with imaginary situations and have toys that are close companions Non-toxic art supplies Pretend toys (eg play money telephone) Teddy bears or dolls Outdoor toys such as a tricycle with a helmet 5 to 9 Five to 9-year-olds like to be challenged with complex games that teach specific skills and concepts Arts and crafts kits Puppets Jump ropes Non-toxic art supplies Miniature dolls and action figures 9 to 14 Nine to 14-year-olds develop lifelong skills hobbies and enjoy team sports Handheld electronic games Board games Sports equipment Model kits Musical instruments

HEALTH AND SAFETY SALUD Y SEGURIDAD

Juguetes apropiados Cuando seleccione juguetes considere la edad del nintildeo los intereses y el nivel de destrezas Se deben evaluar todos los juguetes para cerciorarse de que cumplan con las nuevas leyes sobre los toacutexicos en los juguetes asiacute como tambieacuten que sean apropiados para la edad y que no sean un peligro de asfixia 0 a 1 Los recieacuten nacidos a un antildeo de edad exploran con sus manos bocas y ojos y disfrutan de juguetes que pueden tocar o apretar Gimnasio para bebeacute Actividad en el piso Centros Colchas de actividad Juguetes chirriantes Muntildeecas suaves o peluches 1 a 3 Los nintildeos de 1 a 3 antildeos pueden trepar saltar caminar y lanzar y jugar juegos bruscos Bloques blandos Bloques grandes Juguetes de empujar y halar Juguetes de golpetear y de moldear Libros 3 a 5 A los nintildeos de 3 a 5 antildeos les gusta experimentar con situaciones imaginarias y tener juguetes que son compantildeeros cercanos Provisiones de manualidades no toacutexicas Juguetes para pretender (por ejemplo dinero de

juguete teleacutefono) Peluches o muntildeecas Juguetes para jugar al aire libre como un triciclo con

un casco 5 a 9 A los nintildeos de 5 a 9 antildeos les gusta ser retados con juegos complejos que ensentildean destrezas y conceptos especiacuteficos Juegos de manualidades y arte Tiacuteteres (marionetas) Cuerdas de saltar Provisiones de manualidades no

toacutexicas Muntildeecas miniaturas y figuritas

de accioacuten 9 a 14 Los nintildeos de 9 a 14 antildeos desarrollan habilidades de por vida pasatiempos y disfrutan de los deportes de equipo Juegos electroacutenicos portaacutetiles Juegos de mesa Equipo deportivo Juguetes modelos Instrumentos musicales copy2007 Safe Kids Worldwide 1107 No 3543

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COMMUNICATING EXPECTATIONS The daily transition from the rush of home to the child care setting can be eased if parents and caregivers work together to create a sense of stability and consistency The transition is easier for everyone especially the child when parents providers and children know what to expect When enrolling a new family it would be helpful to discuss with parents what they can expect from you and the expectations you have of them

WHAT PARENTS CAN EXPECT FROM PROVIDERS

Remember that child care providers are real people with real feelings doing a real job for real income Maintaining a professional and businesslike attitude ensures that both you and parents will have clear expectations of each other Parents wanting what is best for their child can expect the following things from their child care provider 1 Open and frequent feedback about their childs day and development An open exchange of questions noted behavior changes and joys or concerns should be shared with parents 2 An open door to the providers home anytime Parents should feel welcome visiting the child care program 3 An environment that is safe and free of hazards but that also allows children to explore Safety seats or seat belts should be used when transporting children and adults 4 A willingness to work with the parent on particular problems or limitations - situational and developmental - such as toileting food habits manners attachment separation and television viewing 5 Advance notice of any changes in scheduled care particularly in termination of care 6 A non-judgmental attitude about family customs work schedules or parenting style A cooperative spirit for the benefit of the child is much more productive 7 A trust that other adults interacting with the children are supervised trustworthy and well trained in the needs of children 8 A positive and stimulating environment that teaches children life skills and enhances their self-esteem Children should be allowed to question investigate and make choices 9 Notification of changes in the days schedule Parents should have given permission before children take field trips away from child care 10 A written statement of policies regarding payments philosophy illness and procedures for drop-off and pick-up etc

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Coacutemo hacer cumplir los acuerdos con los padres

Los proveedores deben establecer una consecuencia negativa para los padres que no siguen las reglas Ejemplo Un padre llega habitualmente tarde a buscar a su nintildeo Un proveedor puede establecer una de las siguientes consecuencias Los padres deben pagar una cuota tardiacutea de $1 cada 5 minutos o cada minuto Se cancelaraacute el servicio si el padre madre llega tarde maacutes de una vez en una semana Si el padre madre llega maacutes de 15 minutos tarde y no ha notificado al proveedor el proveedor dejaraacute al nintildeo en otro hogar y el padre pagaraacute al nuevo proveedor

Use las tres opciones de la vida como herramienta para resolver los conflictos con los padres Primera opcioacuten Estoy feliz Puedo vivir de la manera en que van las cosas ahora Segunda opcioacuten No estoy feliz iquestQueacute me haraacute feliz Decirles a los padres que deben seguir las reglas

o que usted cancelaraacute el servicio a ellos Tercera opcioacuten Renuncio No estoy feliz y no puedo hacer que los padres sigan las reglas Es muy

estresante tratar de cancelar el servicio asiacute que cierro el negocio No hay otras opciones en la vida No es aceptable quejarse sobre un problema con los padres y no estar dispuesto a hacer algo al respecto Los proveedores deben seleccionar a un consejero que les ayude a escoger una de estas tres opciones Esta informacioacuten fue producida por Resources for Child Caring (wwwresourcesforchildcareorg) Para publicaciones adicionales de negocios de cuidado del nintildeo familiar comuniacutequese con la divisioacuten de publicacioacuten de cuidado del nintildeo Redleaf Press al 800-423-8309 o visite el sitio web wwwredleafpressorg

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WHAT PROVIDERS CAN EXPECT FROM PARENTS [CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6]

To benefit the child there are several equally important considerations for parents 1 An agreement between the caregiver and the parent about expectations in scheduling payment of fees and vacation time 2 When difficulties or misunderstandings arise a willingness to ask questions and listen until all facts are collected Maintain open and constructive communication 3 A willingness to discuss the child the childs routines activities and preferences to provide the caregiver with a basis of understanding of the childs needs 4 Ample notice if there will be a change in care so that the provider may fill the vacant spot with another child 5 Fulfill agreed upon pick-up and drop-off times Honor payment dates and bring supplies (diapers formula change of clothes) before the provider runs out 6 When a child is sick parents need to be honest with the provider to avoid spreading germs to other children in care Parents also should inform the provider if the child did not eat breakfast or did not sleep well the night before 7 Parents should be assured not threatened when the child develops an attachment to the child care provider This is an indication that the child feels safe and loved in the care setting and allows the parent to feel confident the child will be in good hands It also shows that the child trusts that the parent will return Reprinted with permission from the National Network for Child Care - NNCC DeBord K (1993) Communicating expectations In Todd CM (Ed) Family child care connections 3(2) pp 3-4 Urbana-Champaign IL University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service

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Coacutemo hacer cumplir los acuerdos con los padres

Los proveedores deben establecer una consecuencia negativa para los padres que no siguen las reglas Ejemplo Un padre llega habitualmente tarde a buscar a su nintildeo Un proveedor puede establecer una de las siguientes consecuencias Los padres deben pagar una cuota tardiacutea de $1 cada 5 minutos o cada minuto Se cancelaraacute el servicio si el padre madre llega tarde maacutes de una vez en una semana Si el padre madre llega maacutes de 15 minutos tarde y no ha notificado al proveedor el proveedor dejaraacute al nintildeo en otro hogar y el padre pagaraacute al nuevo proveedor

Use las tres opciones de la vida como herramienta para resolver los conflictos con los padres Primera opcioacuten Estoy feliz Puedo vivir de la manera en que van las cosas ahora Segunda opcioacuten No estoy feliz iquestQueacute me haraacute feliz Decirles a los padres que deben seguir las reglas

o que usted cancelaraacute el servicio a ellos Tercera opcioacuten Renuncio No estoy feliz y no puedo hacer que los padres sigan las reglas Es muy

estresante tratar de cancelar el servicio asiacute que cierro el negocio No hay otras opciones en la vida No es aceptable quejarse sobre un problema con los padres y no estar dispuesto a hacer algo al respecto Los proveedores deben seleccionar a un consejero que les ayude a escoger una de estas tres opciones Esta informacioacuten fue producida por Resources for Child Caring (wwwresourcesforchildcareorg) Para publicaciones adicionales de negocios de cuidado del nintildeo familiar comuniacutequese con la divisioacuten de publicacioacuten de cuidado del nintildeo Redleaf Press al 800-423-8309 o visite el sitio web wwwredleafpressorg

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WHAT PROVIDERS CAN EXPECT FROM PARENTS [CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6]

To benefit the child there are several equally important considerations for parents 1 An agreement between the caregiver and the parent about expectations in scheduling payment of fees and vacation time 2 When difficulties or misunderstandings arise a willingness to ask questions and listen until all facts are collected Maintain open and constructive communication 3 A willingness to discuss the child the childs routines activities and preferences to provide the caregiver with a basis of understanding of the childs needs 4 Ample notice if there will be a change in care so that the provider may fill the vacant spot with another child 5 Fulfill agreed upon pick-up and drop-off times Honor payment dates and bring supplies (diapers formula change of clothes) before the provider runs out 6 When a child is sick parents need to be honest with the provider to avoid spreading germs to other children in care Parents also should inform the provider if the child did not eat breakfast or did not sleep well the night before 7 Parents should be assured not threatened when the child develops an attachment to the child care provider This is an indication that the child feels safe and loved in the care setting and allows the parent to feel confident the child will be in good hands It also shows that the child trusts that the parent will return Reprinted with permission from the National Network for Child Care - NNCC DeBord K (1993) Communicating expectations In Todd CM (Ed) Family child care connections 3(2) pp 3-4 Urbana-Champaign IL University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service

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ESIT joins DEL DEL is proud to welcome the Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) program to their agency and is committed to ensuring it is a smooth transition for ESIT staff and for children and families who receive early intervention services through this program The Early Support for Infants and Toddlers program officially comes to DEL from the Department of Social and Health Services (where it was called the Infant Toddler Early Intervention Program or ITEIP) Please visit wwwdelwagovesit to learn more about this

Managed Education and Registry Information Tool (MERIT) DEL has launched the first release of their new tool for tracking training and professional development information for early learning professionals Its called the Managed Education and Registry Information Tool (MERIT) and is designed to help them manage professional development data now and in the future Early learning professionals including child care providers will get MERIT access in the near future so they can enter information about their training history and search available trainings Stay tuned Licensed child care providers must continue to meet all STARS training requirements The STARS rules do not changeMERIT is simply a new tool to help manage information about training For MERIT information please visit httpsappsdelwagovmerit

Walla Walla Early Learning Coalition Gets New Website Visit wwwearlylearningwallawallaorg to check out the Walla Walla Early Learning Coalitions new website and learn whats happening in the world of early learning in the Walla Walla Valley

Washington Exceptional Caregiver Award These awards recognize professional in-home caregivers doing an outstanding job and making a difference in the lives of young children Nomination forms must be sent by e-mail faxed or postmarked by Wednesday September 15 For more information please email learningKCTS9org or call 2064436686

NACCRRA Releases Latest Report on the High Cost of Child Care As highlighted today on ABCs Good Morning America NACCRRA released its latest report Parents and the High Cost of Child Care 2010 Update which reveals that child care prices continue to rise despite the nations economic downturn The report and related materials can be found on NACCRRAs website httpwwwnaccrraorgpublicationsnaccrra-publicationsparents-and-the-high-cost-of-child-carephp

WAEYC 2010 Annual Conference Each year Looking Through the Kaleidoscope offers nation-ally known keynoters over 100 sessions in-depth seminars coordinated tracks exhibits curriculum and resource displays program tours and networking opportunities STARS college credit and clock hours are available Oct 13-16 2010 Spokane WA For information visit httpwwwwaeycorgConferencehtm

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Early Learning Fair The Very Hungry Caterpillar visits Walla Walla Stories games and a free board book for every child Resources on early learning for parents August 14 2010 1000 AM1200 PM

Washington State Legislature Recognition Join the Walla Walla Early Learning Coalition to honor our states legislature for support of early learning programs August 31 2010 900 AM1000 AM Washington State Migrant Council 213 Labor Camp Road Walla Walla

Walla Walla Early Learning Coalition 2nd Annual Our Kids Our Business Luncheon Tuesday October 12 2010 1200 PM - 100 PM Marcus Whitman Hotel amp Conference Center Guest Speaker Dimitri Christakis MD MPH RSVP 509-527-4453

Schools Out Bridge Conference Oct 18-19 2010 Vancouver WA For more information call1-888-419-9300 Or visit httpwwwschoolsoutwashingtonorg190BridgeConference2010htm

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Keep Your Profile Up-to-Date with Child Care Resource amp Referral Have a recent change in vacancies or hours Or are you now accepting child care subsidies Keep your profile with Child Care Resource and Referral up to date and well make sure parents have the latest and greatest informa-tion on your program You can update online at anytime by clicking here httpwwwchildcarenetorgprovidersprovider_update or call Chelsea Tennyson at 509-529-5744

Walla Walla Community College CCRampR Lending Library If you are looking for new activities or fresh ideas to keep your kids active and learning this summer we encourage you to access Walla Walla Community College Child Care Resource and Referrals lending library Check out the list of new resource items below or take advantage of any of our other great books toys videos music cds theme boxes and more NEW LENDING LIBRARY RESOURCES AVAILABLE

6-person parachute with activity book Toddler career costumes (set of 6 includes firefighter mail

carrier doctor police officer construction worker and chef) Beautiful new big books including

Flower Garden by E Bunting Here are My Hands by B Martin The Colors of Us by K Katz The Empty Pot by K Katz What I Like About Me by A Zobel-Nolan

And More The full list of lending library resources may be accessed on our provider services page located here

httpwwwwwcceduCMSindexphpid=941 Walla Walla CCRampR is available to deliver lending library items to you at your home or place of business Give us a call at 5095295744 or email Chelsea at Chelseatennysonwwccedu and we would be happy to set something up

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20-Hour Basic STARS Class Available Online The Department of Early Learning requires all licensed child care providers to complete the 20-hours STARS basic child care training within six months of becoming licensed This training is available online every quarter through Walla Walla Community College For more information call CCRampR at 509-529-5744 To register call the toll-free admissions line at 1-877-471-9292 to register for ECE 148 Intro-duction to Child Care (20-Hour Basic Stars) or visit httpangelwwccedu

Walla Walla Area Providers are Building Bridges with Higher Education The Building Bridges with Higher Education program provides an opportunity for child care providers to meet the STARS 10-hour continuing education requirement and receive college credit at the same time Building Bridges is a set of course modules designed to provide professional education for educators and caregivers of children birth through 8

Whats more DEL pays the tuition costs so early learning professionals can afford to gain meaningful college credit that can be used for a child development associate (CDA) certificate or a two-year degree Many providers throughout Walla Walla Columbia and Garfield Counties have taken advantage of these courses since Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) and CCRampR began collaborating together to offer them in 2006 The feedback we have received from providers has been overwhelmingly positive One center director commented on how much of a difference these classes are making and told us that in observing her staff in the classroom she can clearly identify which have taken Building Bridges classes and which have not In addition many of the trainings have been offered in Spanish by a bilingual instructor with the goal of strengthening students English skills in their field of

study Many of our communitys Spanish-speaking providers have successfully completed all Building Bridges classes offered in Spanish and have gone on to take additional Early Childhood Education classes in English as they continue working towards their CDA certificate or their AA These classes are clearly positively impacting providers teaching methods which in turn positively impacts the children in our community This is an enormous compliment to the Building Bridges program and evidence of providers strong commitment to our communitys children and families

TRAINING amp EDUCATION

Interested in taking an upcoming Building Bridges class through WWCC Mark your

calendars now

Fall Quarter 2010 Language amp Literacy Modules 1-3 (English with I-BEST support for Spanish speakers) Call Rosa at 509-524-4808 to make an appointment to take your CASAS Assessment and to register

Winter Quarter 2011 Administering Early

Learning Programs Module III (English) offered at WWCC and by ITV to Clarkston Campus

Spring Quarter 2011 Infants amp Toddlers

Module II (English) offered at WWCC Clarkston Campus

For additional questions about Building Bridges classes offered at WWCC call

Chelsea Tennyson at 509-529-5744

FUNDED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE DEPARTMENT

OF EARLY LEARNING

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Walla Walla Community College Child Care Resource amp Referral 500 Tausick Way Walla Walla WA 99362

Access regulatory information online at httpdelwagov To find out more about

Forms and Publications Frequently asked questions New policies And more

Proud Member of the

Walla Walla Office 509-529-5744 Toll-free to Walla Walla Office 1-877-992-9922 x5744 Fax 509-527-1861 E-mail ccrrwwccedu Website wwwwwcceduresource Parent Line for Referrals 1-800-446-2229 Parent Line E-mail parentlinecommunity-mindedorg Link for Online Referrals httpwwwfamilycareresourcesorgfind_child_care

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Walla Walla Community College Child Care Resource amp Referral 500 Tausick Way Walla Walla WA 99362

Access regulatory information online at httpdelwagov To find out more about

Forms and Publications Frequently asked questions New policies And more

Proud Member of the

Walla Walla Office 509-529-5744 Toll-free to Walla Walla Office 1-877-992-9922 x5744 Fax 509-527-1861 E-mail ccrrwwccedu Website wwwwwcceduresource Parent Line for Referrals 1-800-446-2229 Parent Line E-mail parentlinecommunity-mindedorg Link for Online Referrals httpwwwfamilycareresourcesorgfind_child_care