I really enjoy everyday exchange. http://www.childcareexchange.com/eed/
April 2, 2013 When not to intervene.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TMNu4lEHYs&feature=youtu.be
We do want to help, so when do we stop and let them figure things out for themselves. This video shows that children can be persistent. It uses language and problem solving skills.
April 9, 2013
Helping Families Belong
I loved this quote:
"When you orient new families, do you focus on things you want them to do: finish the paperwork, send extra clothes, sign in and out? Or do you use this opportunity to launch the profound work of seeing that child and family with clarity and appreciation?" (Everyday Exchange, 2013)
When working with families we do need to find out where they are at? What are their hopes and dreams? What goals do they have for their family and for their child?
I really enjoy daily emails from everyday exchange. They fit in my busy day!
Joy I think it is important to have a resource that is not only helpful but can also fit into our ever so busy lives. I really like your quote, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI appreciate your thoughts about taking time with families instead of always just shoving tasks at them. It is so important to take the time to establish a relationship with the families as well as the children.
ReplyDeleteNicolette
I agree taking time to get to know families from the onset is really important. Great post.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the resource. I agree with your thought that in order to help families we have to meet them where they are and we have to get to know their hopes and dreams. This is so true.
ReplyDeleteHi Joy,
ReplyDeleteThat is a great quote! I think as ECE professionals we get wrapped up in our daily routines while in the work environment. Therefore, we forget that the children we teach everyday have a family environment that we should learn about to better help them.
Thank you for sharing.
-Beau