Monday, April 9, 2012
Journal Entry 13
Journal Entry 12
John is a shy child, playing solitarily within the areas of choice. Mom's very concern with him interacting with others and his social skills. John has made progress in social skills. I buddie him up with another child who was experiencing the same weakness. He will work alongside of one another as he progress I encouraged him to add a friend to his circle nof friends.
John's area of interest is the block area and he focus on building tower, constructing, buildings of various, with most of the designs being along the line of matrix, full of color, size variation, texture; such as mixing plastic legos with wooden blocks, tounge depressures, or the snap sticks. All of these enhances his visual design.
John now gets excited when he is praised for his work and when he is encouraged to invite a friend of choice. John has learned to play with each of his classmates; which has helped his shyness now become a child who feel loved by all, and give warmth and love to all as well.
One step at a time, finding a child with similarity and encouragement to try a new and unfamiliar task.
Allow John to choose activity that involve two or more children and to do activities of his choice as a family.
John's area of interest is the block area and he focus on building tower, constructing, buildings of various, with most of the designs being along the line of matrix, full of color, size variation, texture; such as mixing plastic legos with wooden blocks, tounge depressures, or the snap sticks. All of these enhances his visual design.
John now gets excited when he is praised for his work and when he is encouraged to invite a friend of choice. John has learned to play with each of his classmates; which has helped his shyness now become a child who feel loved by all, and give warmth and love to all as well.
One step at a time, finding a child with similarity and encouragement to try a new and unfamiliar task.
Allow John to choose activity that involve two or more children and to do activities of his choice as a family.
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Journal Entry 11
I am a person that learns better by hands on experience, it is much better retained when im actually hands on with the project.
My parents who are visual I will use visual aids to help communicate with them through the use of the parent bulletin bord, newsletters, and posted notes on the sign in sheets.
I can reach my auditory parents through daily reminders upon arrival and departure as well as a phone call.
For my kinesthic parents I will have a text reminder to their phones, write it on their calenders, and place them on a committee to help organize so that the act of being an participant will enhance their memory hand on the evernt or situation.
My parents who are visual I will use visual aids to help communicate with them through the use of the parent bulletin bord, newsletters, and posted notes on the sign in sheets.
I can reach my auditory parents through daily reminders upon arrival and departure as well as a phone call.
For my kinesthic parents I will have a text reminder to their phones, write it on their calenders, and place them on a committee to help organize so that the act of being an participant will enhance their memory hand on the evernt or situation.
Journal Entry 10
Health Alert: The common cold is caused by many different viruses. Children under age five are expected to get cold several times a year. Runny and stuffy nose, snezzing, coughing, sore throat, and feaver are all sign of a common cold. Colds are spred my coughing, snezzing and contact with contamined hands or items. To help prevent the spread of common colds we ask that you practice good handwashing habitis at home with your child, teach them the importance of covering their nmouth when sneezing and coughing.
All of these skills will be implemented and pracited at school as well. If you notice any of these signs in your child please make the staff aware, and at any point the sympotoms worsen always check with your childs doctor.
All of these skills will be implemented and pracited at school as well. If you notice any of these signs in your child please make the staff aware, and at any point the sympotoms worsen always check with your childs doctor.
Journal Entry 9
Summer Policy:
Our childrens saftey is very important, we take every step to ensure that the saftey of our children is taken into count not only by our staff but parents as well. Our playground is cushioned with wood chips, and due to the seasonal change there will be more outdoors play. Remember to dress your child in closed toe shoes to prevent any accidents on the playground.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Journal Entry 8
Macy 04
Lindsey 04/13
Erica 04/24
The Three T’s Express
Three Terrific Toddlers
Celebrate...Celebrate...Celebrate
The Week of the young Child, April 22nd-28th
All children are unique in their very own way. Take time out with your child to let them know how important they are to you and the whole family.
Week of the Young Child is held each year to honor young children and thank teachers and all those who make a difference in young children’s lives. The theme for WOYC 2012 is: Early Years Are Learning Years There are a number of events planned for this event for more information on how you can join the fun visit www.naeyc.org 
Special Events:
· April 3, 2012-Field Trip to Orr Family Farm
· April 5, 2012-Easter Egg Hunt
· April 27, 2012– Spring Fashion Show
· Note: Parent volunteers are needed. Please sign up with your child’s teacher
Please write your child’s name on their personal belongings ..ie.. jackets, backpacks, etc.. They have a cubby where they can put their things while at school. Please send an extra change of clothes for your child in case of an accident , also please do not allow your child to bring toys from home.
Reminder...Reminder..Reminder..
Due to the seasonal change there will be more outdoors play. Remember to wear closed toe shoes
Monthly Facts
Monthly Theme: Spring Time and You
Ethnic Theme: Asia
Health Theme: Nutrition and you
Letter to Review: I-P
Numbers: 45-50
Shape: Oval
Color: Yellow
Thank you for your support of our class . Ms. McClarty
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Journal Entry 7
On this episode of What Not to Wear they had a 32 year old Mmommy Blogger by the name of Amanda. Amnda started her own parenting blog that has now become very successful; however she sufferes from serious self-esteem issues. Since having her first child at the age of 22 she has put taking care and love herslelf on the back burner. Amanda felt that since now having three children her weight just made her unattractive and not beautiful at all. She felt that since she worked behind the computer that what she wore on a daily basis really was important. Amanda's wardrobe consissted of sweats, t-shirts, tennis shoes, and oversized clothes. She used her blogging persona as the persona she wants to be but is not confident to be. When she went on the shopping spree and begain to try on the clothes she said may negative things about herself that was hamful but she said it with a smile. When asked why is she smiling when saying negative things she stated that there is a difference in a happy smile, sad smile, or a inappropriate smile.
The dressing tips that they gave her was to just take a little more time on focusing on herself to help enhance her self-esteem and confidence, and learn how to take compliments as a compliment not as a negative point. They advised her that dresses are good for mothers because they are one piece and easy to put on and go, and since most women that have children has a pouch afterwards defining their waist line and small point is what is important when looking for something that will look good to wear. They also told her that wearing a traditional jacket takes a outfit to casual from business and thats is a good piece to add, along with accessories to add color. Amanda's hair was very curly and she had a lot of it, so they added layers, and volume to enhance movemnent to accent her already beautiful curl and to add softness, and body to fit her personality, at the same time creating a time saver hairstyle. She never learned how to wear makeup so they showed her a very simple way to add makeup to her everyday look and look presentable.
This episode I feel was a good episode that is much needed for alot of mothers because after having children alot of them have to deal with the stress of being bigger than what they were before children, and at times that can become overwhelming and cause them to fall off from taking care of themselves. Self-esteem is exactally what is say it is self feeling; they way one feels about themself, and noone give you self-esteem but you. So feeling beautiful, loving, sexy, etc.... all starts within yourself and this episode was not only a clothing change for Amanda but it was a self-esteem and life changing experience for her. She statated that now she know how important it is for her to feel good because it reflects on how her children and family will feel as well.
The dressing tips that they gave her was to just take a little more time on focusing on herself to help enhance her self-esteem and confidence, and learn how to take compliments as a compliment not as a negative point. They advised her that dresses are good for mothers because they are one piece and easy to put on and go, and since most women that have children has a pouch afterwards defining their waist line and small point is what is important when looking for something that will look good to wear. They also told her that wearing a traditional jacket takes a outfit to casual from business and thats is a good piece to add, along with accessories to add color. Amanda's hair was very curly and she had a lot of it, so they added layers, and volume to enhance movemnent to accent her already beautiful curl and to add softness, and body to fit her personality, at the same time creating a time saver hairstyle. She never learned how to wear makeup so they showed her a very simple way to add makeup to her everyday look and look presentable.
This episode I feel was a good episode that is much needed for alot of mothers because after having children alot of them have to deal with the stress of being bigger than what they were before children, and at times that can become overwhelming and cause them to fall off from taking care of themselves. Self-esteem is exactally what is say it is self feeling; they way one feels about themself, and noone give you self-esteem but you. So feeling beautiful, loving, sexy, etc.... all starts within yourself and this episode was not only a clothing change for Amanda but it was a self-esteem and life changing experience for her. She statated that now she know how important it is for her to feel good because it reflects on how her children and family will feel as well.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Journal 6
1. The confidentiality code was volated with the mother, because the teacher was just sharing another child's information with the other staff in a public place that also left the opporutinity to let others surrounding them to hear the child's information as well. That teacher was in violation all the way around from sharing a child's personal information with the staff, and in a public place, then including her negative opinion.
2. The child's confidentiality was violated because the teacher shared his personal information with another staff member on the playground.
3.No I do not think that the two directors should have had a discussion in reguards to the child prior to enrollment, because that is what his testing records are for. When going the route they went left open the chance for personal feelings and opinions; which is not professional and can be harmful to the child's growth process because they are then judeged on their experiences and somones personal opinions and not given a chance to grow.
4.In all of these meetings the parent should have been included, especially the ones regarding her child's records and his behavior and the decision to share that with the others parents and staff.
5. I think the teacher should have addressed the situation with the children just by simply letting them know we have a new friend joing our class and lets make him feel good and welcome.So the children would have been ready to and welcoming with open arms, because he is our new friend.
6.The teacher interacting with him on the playground to help him engage with the other children, the teacher not discussing him with the other teacher on the play ground, them not just taking everything away from him that his mom sent with him just to not feel alone on his first day, the directors not sharing thoughts and records with one another, the teacher sharing that he is a bitter and bad kid and her sharing the information with her parents, the list can go on and on to make his day much better, reading the story just has made me angry.
7.The teachers conversation in the resturant was unaccetable and unprofessional. I feel that she should have been called to the carpet about it and wrote up for violation of provacy act. The number one goal is to take care of these children and ensure their safety and sharing their personal information with other staff in a public place is far from acceptable.
8. If the converstation happen in the center lounge my feeling is still the same because you should not be discussing a child in a negative way or their disabilities with other staff that is shows your lack or professionalism.
9.I would first apologize to the mom and child and ensure her that this is not the way my facuility is conducted, and talk with the child so he would know that I care about his feelings and that Im here to help him to learn to love his new school.
10. If I were the parent I would not just simply because the whole staff seem to act the same its not just one but the whole facility seem to have issues. So I would not recommend that she leave her child in such a facility because her child deserve the same treatment as others reguarless of his behavioral issues, or disabilities.
11.The only reason that I would not want to move him again would be because he just moved and its already been alot on him,I would want to put any extra stress on him than he has already had an encounter with.
2. The child's confidentiality was violated because the teacher shared his personal information with another staff member on the playground.
3.No I do not think that the two directors should have had a discussion in reguards to the child prior to enrollment, because that is what his testing records are for. When going the route they went left open the chance for personal feelings and opinions; which is not professional and can be harmful to the child's growth process because they are then judeged on their experiences and somones personal opinions and not given a chance to grow.
4.In all of these meetings the parent should have been included, especially the ones regarding her child's records and his behavior and the decision to share that with the others parents and staff.
5. I think the teacher should have addressed the situation with the children just by simply letting them know we have a new friend joing our class and lets make him feel good and welcome.So the children would have been ready to and welcoming with open arms, because he is our new friend.
6.The teacher interacting with him on the playground to help him engage with the other children, the teacher not discussing him with the other teacher on the play ground, them not just taking everything away from him that his mom sent with him just to not feel alone on his first day, the directors not sharing thoughts and records with one another, the teacher sharing that he is a bitter and bad kid and her sharing the information with her parents, the list can go on and on to make his day much better, reading the story just has made me angry.
7.The teachers conversation in the resturant was unaccetable and unprofessional. I feel that she should have been called to the carpet about it and wrote up for violation of provacy act. The number one goal is to take care of these children and ensure their safety and sharing their personal information with other staff in a public place is far from acceptable.
8. If the converstation happen in the center lounge my feeling is still the same because you should not be discussing a child in a negative way or their disabilities with other staff that is shows your lack or professionalism.
9.I would first apologize to the mom and child and ensure her that this is not the way my facuility is conducted, and talk with the child so he would know that I care about his feelings and that Im here to help him to learn to love his new school.
10. If I were the parent I would not just simply because the whole staff seem to act the same its not just one but the whole facility seem to have issues. So I would not recommend that she leave her child in such a facility because her child deserve the same treatment as others reguarless of his behavioral issues, or disabilities.
11.The only reason that I would not want to move him again would be because he just moved and its already been alot on him,I would want to put any extra stress on him than he has already had an encounter with.
Journal 5
Staff Meeting
This meeting is our monthly staff meeting. Our meetings are held on the third Thursday of every month. Staff voted for this day so that they would have new information to share with their parents from the staff meeting in there next month’s newsletter.
Ø Attendance: In attendance at the meeting are all staff (Including janitorial and cooks), head teacher, family advocate as well as our director.
Ø Agenda: After all is welcomed; minutes from the last meeting are read, and revisited if need be.
o New minutes: Classroom etiquette, cleanness of facility, our primary goal is the children, importance of paper work being completed in a timely manner, greeting parents, importance of parents signing children in/out, speech and vision screenings, and nutrition.
o Director will address each of these issues one at a time, leaving the option for question or concerns closed until the end of the meeting.
o The Head Teacher will then follow up on the importance of paper work and parents signing their child in /out.
o The Family Advocate will discuss information on the nutrition and the importance of turning in referrals for speech, and vision screening.
Ø Floor opens up for questions or concerns.
o Each staff member is required to sign in at all staff meetings.
o Snacks and juice is also served at meeting
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Journal Entry 4
When someone do not use my name when talking to me or trying to get my attention that make me very upset, because I was given a name to be addressed by; therefore my name is not "hay", "girl", "you", etc... I have been taught that when talking with someone to show that they have your attention you should make eye contact with them so for that not to be done it makes me feel that they are not paying attention to me or anything I may be saying. It also shows that they are not interested in the conversation and it’s a sign of disrespect as well. Making eye contact shows maturity and respect and when I give that I expect the same to be given to me. My mother would always say look at me when I'm talking to you, and now I know what she was doing she wanted to make sure that I understood what she was saying to be and that I understood the seriousness of what she was saying. When someone gives me the cold shoulder or only greets me with complaints I feel that they think that I may not be worthy of their attention or any other good attention. I think that they may feel that I may want nothing but negative energy around me and possess a moral level that is unhealthy. I just think it’s all comes down to respect and having respect for others from greeting to giving your undivided attention when speaking or being spoke to.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Journal Entry 3
Pg 18: I would let the parent know that even though we have checked to ensure that the children within the classroom do not have any peanut allergies, that do not protect the children within the facility that will come incontact with the children from our class. To ensure that every chid is protected which is our numer one goal we will have to come up with a alternative that do not include peanuts to ensure the saftey of all the children.
Pg 19: I would express to her my deepest sympathy for he curent situation, and explain that I understand that sometimes life bring about situations that are sometimes within our control, but there is also those that are out of our control as well. I would then tell her to talk with her co-workers to see if they will be willing to give her their day, and if they have no issue with having her work those hours I have no issue with that. I would not just automatically make that decision to change her hours because this could become a issue in the future.
Pg 22: I would first take a moment to gain control and to make sure that they are really my lessons plans, becaus the last thing we need is a misunderstanding. Then I would wait until she is alone, no children or staff, because a audience would not do anything but make the situation worse and its not a good thing for the children to be subject to such behavior. But one I have her alone I would let her know that I know that she has my lesson plans and if she needed help with hers I was more than open to help her; however mines is going to have to come down and returned.
Pg:23 I would 1st apologize to the father for the incident. I would then let him know that I was not made aware of the accident and that children sometimes play and hurt themselves; however it is not as sever as it may seem so they show no emotion of in pain or upset. I would assure him that I keep a close eye on the children and if a sever accident arrise I do make a report and make contact. I would give him the opportunity to talk with the director to secure his feeling of security within the facility if need be.
Pg 19: I would express to her my deepest sympathy for he curent situation, and explain that I understand that sometimes life bring about situations that are sometimes within our control, but there is also those that are out of our control as well. I would then tell her to talk with her co-workers to see if they will be willing to give her their day, and if they have no issue with having her work those hours I have no issue with that. I would not just automatically make that decision to change her hours because this could become a issue in the future.
Pg 22: I would first take a moment to gain control and to make sure that they are really my lessons plans, becaus the last thing we need is a misunderstanding. Then I would wait until she is alone, no children or staff, because a audience would not do anything but make the situation worse and its not a good thing for the children to be subject to such behavior. But one I have her alone I would let her know that I know that she has my lesson plans and if she needed help with hers I was more than open to help her; however mines is going to have to come down and returned.
Pg:23 I would 1st apologize to the father for the incident. I would then let him know that I was not made aware of the accident and that children sometimes play and hurt themselves; however it is not as sever as it may seem so they show no emotion of in pain or upset. I would assure him that I keep a close eye on the children and if a sever accident arrise I do make a report and make contact. I would give him the opportunity to talk with the director to secure his feeling of security within the facility if need be.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Journal Entry 2
The people that I would interact with frequenty would be my parents, students, friends, family, colleagues, mentors, neighbors, and staff. I think that through any of these channels I would be able to have open and effective communication, simply because they all will have either already had some type of experience with my facility and they would be very beneficial to helping to get the word out for possible future business.
The converstation that was stated in the text I felt was very detail and informative. I did not feel that there was any futher information that may have needed to to added to the converstation. The staff memeber had a plan of communication set and followed through, by making sure every detail was covered and the parent felt that the situation was under control. They also let the parent know that if at any point the situation may have been getting out of there control that they would have been contacted. At the end of the conversation the staff member did leave it open for questions or concerns. I felt that the plan was right on point.
I define my business just as the word business is defined. We will handle all issues in a business manner and all staff will conduct themselves as a business person should. The primary focus would be on the children at hand, to ensure that they are being caring for properly and in a manner that their parents will feel secure wuth leaving their child at the facility. I will have a staff that is approchable, provide a enviornment that is clean and full of love and fun.
I would have very affordable rates, because in this field your main focus can not be on the money. You have to really have a love for this to be successful. This career calls for those that is not trying to become rich, bust for those that is trying to protect and provide change for our children. You may have those single mothers that is tryng to work and provide a better life for their children and may not qualify for daycare assistance, so you dont want her children to miss out on their education because the rates are high and she cant afford it. So yes thoses are the people I will be seeking and be there for them to be able to afford care and give them hope to continue to work hard for their family.
Yes my facility would be academically oriented, because I believe that teaching is the tool that is need to direct our future. There is a learning process in just about every day life experiences, and I believe that not everyone will have a encounter with the same experiences, so if we use what is among us to teach our children how to cope with what they will experience in a every day task it will help them to get through what ever it may be because they will be familiar with it. So my job would be to get the children I have ready for the next step which would be pre-k and I will do all that I can to make sure they are prepared.
I will go by the licensing manual and handbook for my facility. I will offer a creative curriclum that will offer the child to explore and find their way around that may present a comfortable learning experience for them. I will also encourge family style dining, becuase I think that is a great learning experience for all children. I will house my facility with age appropriate child size materials, such as their toys, furniture, tables in dining area, and the restroom facilities.
I believe the strengths of my facility would be the creative curriculum that is offered to each child, simply because it will allow them to develop many skills, and it will show to their parents and vistors that might vsit the center. I also believe the open communication between the staff and parent is also another strength because it limits gaps, misunderstanding, or communication barriers.
I believe that my curriculum could always be improved simpley because of the constant change in child development. There is something new to learn always and its all a learning experience. As my staff, facility, and chidren grow so would my curriculm. You have never learned it all or learning too much becaus eof the constant change and growth process of children. So with that being said my curriculm could also use improvement to keep me up to date and current with what is going on, and to ensure that I will be able to aid to the whole child.
The converstation that was stated in the text I felt was very detail and informative. I did not feel that there was any futher information that may have needed to to added to the converstation. The staff memeber had a plan of communication set and followed through, by making sure every detail was covered and the parent felt that the situation was under control. They also let the parent know that if at any point the situation may have been getting out of there control that they would have been contacted. At the end of the conversation the staff member did leave it open for questions or concerns. I felt that the plan was right on point.
I define my business just as the word business is defined. We will handle all issues in a business manner and all staff will conduct themselves as a business person should. The primary focus would be on the children at hand, to ensure that they are being caring for properly and in a manner that their parents will feel secure wuth leaving their child at the facility. I will have a staff that is approchable, provide a enviornment that is clean and full of love and fun.
I would have very affordable rates, because in this field your main focus can not be on the money. You have to really have a love for this to be successful. This career calls for those that is not trying to become rich, bust for those that is trying to protect and provide change for our children. You may have those single mothers that is tryng to work and provide a better life for their children and may not qualify for daycare assistance, so you dont want her children to miss out on their education because the rates are high and she cant afford it. So yes thoses are the people I will be seeking and be there for them to be able to afford care and give them hope to continue to work hard for their family.
Yes my facility would be academically oriented, because I believe that teaching is the tool that is need to direct our future. There is a learning process in just about every day life experiences, and I believe that not everyone will have a encounter with the same experiences, so if we use what is among us to teach our children how to cope with what they will experience in a every day task it will help them to get through what ever it may be because they will be familiar with it. So my job would be to get the children I have ready for the next step which would be pre-k and I will do all that I can to make sure they are prepared.
I will go by the licensing manual and handbook for my facility. I will offer a creative curriclum that will offer the child to explore and find their way around that may present a comfortable learning experience for them. I will also encourge family style dining, becuase I think that is a great learning experience for all children. I will house my facility with age appropriate child size materials, such as their toys, furniture, tables in dining area, and the restroom facilities.
I believe the strengths of my facility would be the creative curriculum that is offered to each child, simply because it will allow them to develop many skills, and it will show to their parents and vistors that might vsit the center. I also believe the open communication between the staff and parent is also another strength because it limits gaps, misunderstanding, or communication barriers.
I believe that my curriculum could always be improved simpley because of the constant change in child development. There is something new to learn always and its all a learning experience. As my staff, facility, and chidren grow so would my curriculm. You have never learned it all or learning too much becaus eof the constant change and growth process of children. So with that being said my curriculm could also use improvement to keep me up to date and current with what is going on, and to ensure that I will be able to aid to the whole child.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
My name is Isces McClarty and I am currenlty a full time student at OSU-OKC. I was employed with Oklahoma Natural gas for 5yrs and I have now decided to continue my education, and follow my dream to one day own my own daycare facility. It has been my passion and desire for years to make a difference, and what better way to begin then to start with our future leaders of tomorrow. It is my goal to instill in them the importance of education and life. Education will determine your success.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
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