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Guidelines for Wall Display
Guidelines for Wall Display
We'd like to keep the walls looking new and avoid using items that may peel off paint. When hanging items on the wall,
USE:
- Tack Putty
- Command Strip Hooks (located at front desk)
- Staples are OK for classrooms with ages 3+
- A secure nail for frames, clocks, etc. (Please ask for assistance when needed)
DO NOT USE:
- Duct Tape (peels paint)
- Thumb Tacks (can fall off and become hazard)
- Adhesive Velcro on walls (peels paint over time). You can use velcro on furniture, cabinets, etc.
Please discuss any questions or would like to discuss any exceptions to the guidelines above with a director.
Work Order Request Form
Work Order Request Form
Part of the responsibilites as a teacher require analyzing your classroom for hazards including splinters in furniture, broken toys, clogged toilets, burnt out lightbulbs, replacing carpe tiles, and more. If your classroom needs something fixed, replaced, or assessed by directors, please fill out a Work Order Form below.
This form can also be used for requests for updates to the room. This includes but is not limited to: installing shelving, painting walls, etc.
Classroom Management - Child Behaviors
Classroom Management - Child Behaviors
Positive Guidance (24 × 36 in).pdfWE DO
Communicate to children using positive statements.
Communicate with children on their level.
Talk with children in a calm, quiet manner.
Explain unacceptable behavior to children.
Give attention to children for positive behavior.
Praise and encourage the children.
Reason with and set limits for the children.
Apply rules consistently.
Model appropriate behavior.
Set up the classroom environment to prevent problems.
Provide alternatives and redirect children to acceptable activity.
Give children opportunities to make choices and solve problems.
Help children talk out problems and think of solutions.
Listen to children and respect the children’s needs, desires and feelings.
Provide appropriate words to help solve conflicts.
Use storybooks and discussion to work through common conflicts.
WE DO NOT
Inflict corporal punishment in any manner upon a child. (Corporal punishment is defined as the use of physical force to the body as a discipline measure. Physical force to the body includes, but is not limited to, spanking, hitting, shaking, biting, pinching, pushing, pulling, or slapping.)
Use any strategy that hurts, shames, or belittles a child.
Use any strategy that threatens, intimidates, or forces a child.
Use food as a form of reward or punishment.
Use or withhold physical activity as a punishment.
Shame or punish a child if a bathroom accident occurs.
Embarrass any child in front of others.
Compare children.
Place children in a locked and/or dark room.
Leave any child alone, unattended or without supervision.
Allow discipline of a child by other children.
Criticize, make fun of, or otherwise belittle a child’s parents, families, or ethnic
groups.
Social/Emotional Support Tools
Social/Emotional Support Tools
Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant
ECO has hired Jacqui Black as their Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant. Her services are at no charge to our child care facility. Here are some of the services she provides:
Program Consultation: Working with directors and program leaders to assist with: 1) Early Childhood Mental Health Consultations 2) Relationships between teachers and staff members 3) Policies and Procedures related to mental health 4) Staff training Professional development support of young children's socialemotional development and well-being
Classroom Consultation: Program Consultation: Working with directors and program leaders to assist with: May include observations, environmental assessments, and developing strategies regarding: 1) Children's relationships with one another 2) Teacher's relationships with an responsiveness to children 3) Teacher's approach to classroom routines and transitions to different activities 4) Teacher's relationship with other teachers 5) Teacher's own well-being
Jacqui provides open office hours to all of our teachers. Please schedule a 1:1 consultation with our Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant, Jacqui Black, using this link.
Social Emotional Action Liaison (SEAL) - seal@wildflowersilverthorne.org
At Wildflower Nature School, a teacher has the role of being a Social Emotional Action Leader (SEAL). The expectation of the SEAL(s) is to be of assistance to teachers who need resources and training in teaching social emotional skills to children and/or to be of additional support to address challenging behaviors children may exhibit. Each SEAL is required to complete a “Benchmarks of Quality” assessment. The self-assessment is based on the implementation of the Pyramid Approach. The Pyramid Model, is a comprehensive, multi-tiered framework of evidence-based practices that promote the social, emotional, and behavioral development of young children (Hemmeter, Ostrosky, & Corso, 2012). The Pyramid Model focuses on promoting positive behavior and addressing challenging behavior (Hemmeter et al., 2012). From this self-assessment, SEALS create two school specific goals applicable to every classroom. In addition, each SEAL must create a goal reflecting parent communication in which parents are to be informed of the SEAL goals. All SEALS are required to complete all 18 Pyramid training modules. During this training, SEALS learn strategies to support the social and emotional development of young children. This knowledge is ultimately shared with teachers and implemented in the classrooms. For more information or questions about this important role at Wildflower Nature School, please contact Susan Gelman at seal@wildflowersilverthorne.org.
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