COMPETENCY STATEMENT 1

COMPETENCY STATEMENT 1 To establish and maintain a safe healthy learning environment Providing a safe environment for my infants and toddlers is very important to me. I make sure they feel safe and secure when they see my smiling face. I make sure they feel that way throughout their day. To keep the children safe I inspect the centers in my classroom to make sure there are no broken toys or trash that they can put in their mouths. With young, mobile infants and toddlers you must stay on your feet at all time to make sure they stay safe and out of harm way. While the children are in my care I teach them the proper way to wash their hands by washing mines as well. I make sure to remind them to constantly wash their hands to prevent germs from spreading. They wash their hands before they eat, after using the restroom and after coming off the playground. The learning environment in my classroom is well equipped with child size chairs, tables and shelves. The young and mobile infant furniture is the same height, as for the toddler furniture is a little higher for their height. I make sure we have enough supplies for every child in my classroom.

CS1 a: Our daily menu is provided by USDA and it contains the daily requirements. Some items the children do not enjoy too much but it is recommended. Eating healthy is very important so I try to encourage them to at least try it.

CS1 b: I did not design this room however the room is well organized with centers in mind, Quiet and loud areas are separated. The centers have enough space for all the children. Tables and chairs are at children’s height levels.

CS1 c: My weekly plan implements daily schedule to accommodate the children needs, I embrace teachable moments when they happen. The activities I do with my children in geared toward the development stages. And the activities are planned so the children interact with