Competency Goal To Establish A Safe, Healthy Learning Environment
COMPETENCY GOAL 1
To establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment.
I keep children healthy by monitoring their health daily. I ask if they have any boo boos and if so how they got them and I put them on a daily health list, I also do this by carefully observing children, watching for signs of illness, making sure immunizations are up to date. I also keep children healthy by keeping the room clean. Children are informed and able to make good decisions on how to stay healthy like washing hands after going to the bathroom, blowing their nose or coughing into their hands, when we come in from outside and before after lunch. I also keep children safe by creating and environment where children gain the knowledge that allows then to make appropriate choices. I make sure activities are safe and developmentally appropriate. The children are encouraging to make good choices by having discussions, giving lessons, and reading …show more content…
books that talk about safety issues I try to create a fun and safe environment where children can learn and grow. I provide and age appropriate environment for the children. I do this by preparing a weekly lesson plan, providing activities for children of all developmental levels. I have activities that are for inside the classrooms which are for gross motor skills such as bean bags, musical instruments, dance music, and all sizes of blocks. I also have fine motor activities, such as large and small beads to string, Lego’s, locking flowers, stencils, scissors, crayon and markers. I also allow time for the children to practice writing skills like their names and letters also to draw beautiful pictures.
Competency Goal 1
Functional Area 1: Safe
In order to help provide an environment which is safe for the children in my care, I do the following to prevent and reduce injuries:
I keep all cleaning supplies and chemicals locked up and out of the children’s reach, to avoid poisoning or other injuries.
I am also certified in First Aid and CPR which give me the knowledge to handle any injuries or accidents.
I am familiar with the classroom and center emergency evacuation procedures in case of a fire or other emergency.
I maintain an easily accessible and current list of emergency numbers and also all the parent numbers.
I inspect all toys and equipment, frequently throughout the day to ensure that they are safe for use.
I teach safe use of playground equipment.
COMPETENCY GOAL 1
Functional Area 2: Healthy
In order to provide and environment that promotes health, and prevents illness and which teaches children about good nutrition and practices that promotes wellness, I do the following:
I keep the toys and the rooms clean.
I wash my hands and wear gloves before and after handling food. I wear gloves if and when children need help when going to the bathroom, cleaning their noses; in order not spread germs.
I also teach the children how to wash their hands after using the bathroom, wiping their nose, coming in from outside, while letting them know how important, it is to washing their hands.
I also follow centers’ policies for sick children to prevent other illnesses from spreading throughout the center.
I also read books about health care and talk about going to the Doctor and Dentist.
I also share the importance of healthy foods like fruits and vegetables.
COMPETENCY GOAL 1
Functional Area 3: Learning
Environment
In order to provide a safe, fun and functional Learning Environment; one of my goals in the functional area of the Learning Environment is to provide children with many and varied opportunities for learning through play. This is an important goal for the group of children in my care because young children learn by doing. They also use their senses to gather information about the world. One of the ways I do this is by regularly observing the children in my care to see what their interests, skills, and abilities are. Then I plan activities to meet their interests and needs. Another way I do this is by setting my child care environment up in interesting areas like----blocks, books, art, writing, puzzles, small toys, and dress-up areas. I also provide a quite area, a place for escape when alone time is needed. This area will be protected from intrusion by others but easily monitored. Activities that are setup for one or two to promote positive self-esteem. I will also make sure the space is clean comfortable, and in good repair so the children will feel good about being in all areas.
To establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment.
I keep children healthy by monitoring their health daily. I ask if they have any boo boos and if so how they got them and I put them on a daily health list, I also do this by carefully observing children, watching for signs of illness, making sure immunizations are up to date. I also keep children healthy by keeping the room clean. Children are informed and able to make good decisions on how to stay healthy like washing hands after going to the bathroom, blowing their nose or coughing into their hands, when we come in from outside and before after lunch. I also keep children safe by creating and environment where children gain the knowledge that allows then to make appropriate choices. I make sure activities are safe and developmentally appropriate. The children are encouraging to make good choices by having discussions, giving lessons, and reading …show more content…
books that talk about safety issues I try to create a fun and safe environment where children can learn and grow. I provide and age appropriate environment for the children. I do this by preparing a weekly lesson plan, providing activities for children of all developmental levels. I have activities that are for inside the classrooms which are for gross motor skills such as bean bags, musical instruments, dance music, and all sizes of blocks. I also have fine motor activities, such as large and small beads to string, Lego’s, locking flowers, stencils, scissors, crayon and markers. I also allow time for the children to practice writing skills like their names and letters also to draw beautiful pictures.
Competency Goal 1
Functional Area 1: Safe
In order to help provide an environment which is safe for the children in my care, I do the following to prevent and reduce injuries:
I keep all cleaning supplies and chemicals locked up and out of the children’s reach, to avoid poisoning or other injuries.
I am also certified in First Aid and CPR which give me the knowledge to handle any injuries or accidents.
I am familiar with the classroom and center emergency evacuation procedures in case of a fire or other emergency.
I maintain an easily accessible and current list of emergency numbers and also all the parent numbers.
I inspect all toys and equipment, frequently throughout the day to ensure that they are safe for use.
I teach safe use of playground equipment.
COMPETENCY GOAL 1
Functional Area 2: Healthy
In order to provide and environment that promotes health, and prevents illness and which teaches children about good nutrition and practices that promotes wellness, I do the following:
I keep the toys and the rooms clean.
I wash my hands and wear gloves before and after handling food. I wear gloves if and when children need help when going to the bathroom, cleaning their noses; in order not spread germs.
I also teach the children how to wash their hands after using the bathroom, wiping their nose, coming in from outside, while letting them know how important, it is to washing their hands.
I also follow centers’ policies for sick children to prevent other illnesses from spreading throughout the center.
I also read books about health care and talk about going to the Doctor and Dentist.
I also share the importance of healthy foods like fruits and vegetables.
COMPETENCY GOAL 1
Functional Area 3: Learning
Environment
In order to provide a safe, fun and functional Learning Environment; one of my goals in the functional area of the Learning Environment is to provide children with many and varied opportunities for learning through play. This is an important goal for the group of children in my care because young children learn by doing. They also use their senses to gather information about the world. One of the ways I do this is by regularly observing the children in my care to see what their interests, skills, and abilities are. Then I plan activities to meet their interests and needs. Another way I do this is by setting my child care environment up in interesting areas like----blocks, books, art, writing, puzzles, small toys, and dress-up areas. I also provide a quite area, a place for escape when alone time is needed. This area will be protected from intrusion by others but easily monitored. Activities that are setup for one or two to promote positive self-esteem. I will also make sure the space is clean comfortable, and in good repair so the children will feel good about being in all areas.