Working With Children

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Growing up I’ve always seen myself working with children, this paper gave me more of an understanding of what I would be working exactly with. There are requirements that you need to reach in able to work with children. There are things you need to know about the job itself. The age of the children you are working with are a huge factor and can help differ the way you interact with them. It also differs the way you plan their activities and curriculum. Of course, you always have to search to see what your estimated salary would be. The education provided by a daycare teacher forms the foundation for a child’s learning. There are requirements in order to work in a daycare facility. A high school diploma or anything equivalent will be needed …show more content…

A daycare looks for consistent, dependable adults. You will come to find out that you play an important role for the children you care for. You will not just be a care giver but also their role model. After a while you'll get to know the children you are caring for, make any observations that are objective or neutral. “If you notice changes in a child’s behavior that concern you, make careful observations over a period of time and write down what you see.”(Bellm 291).Make sure to count the parents in on any observations made. Don’t just include the parents in on observations; make sure you let them know any behavioral problems, joyful things, and any little details. It means a lot to the parents to know what is going on with their children while they are not with them all the time. Wither you are a new born baby, toddler, or teen, your care giver will notice if you have been acting different in any …show more content…

Plan the activity that will capture their interests. Make it age appropriate, younger children usually would work on their alphabet and numbers as older children would work on English, social studies, mathematical equations, or science work. Younger children learn better by doing hands on tasks, like writing or coloring. “For example, a child who is allowed to free play with blocks will learn first-hand about balance, weight, and gravity.”(Planning Cur). A curriculum is a set of written materials that describe a particular approach to providing learning experiences for children. Plan meaningful activities that would enhance interactions and increase the caregivers understanding of where the child stands."Research shows that quality is enhanced when a curriculum is thoughtfully and purposefully incorporated into a child care setting."(Planning

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