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An updated resume to showcase the highlights of my college experience as well as relevant past professional experience that directly relates to working in a daycare setting.

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Right now, we're doing a lot of community outreach for the holidays and it's allowing me to see just how many people help to keep a safe program happening. There's resources for parents struggling, helping for holidays, resources for children mental health, resources for children who have come from a different country and are struggling to settle. It's amazing to see the community come together to give these children and families resources to become happy and healthy adults that are emotionally and socially competent.

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Recently, my center has undergone an outbreak contamination. It was unlike anything I've ever seen before, however it allowed me to further grasp just how important the health and safety guidelines for childcare is. For little bodies, some of these illnesses can turn to hospitalization extremely quickly especially in an infant room. Having staff that is knowledgeable and consistent with their health and safety is crucial. Not only during outbreaks, but with things such as playground checks daily and staying in ratios or knowing what to do during fire alarms. These things are being practiced daily and are so important to keep centers running smoothly.

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During my placements, I've really found the importance of having a sturdy partnership with the families in your center. Being able to communicate openly with them with any highlights or concerns becomes an asset to creating a healthy environment with the children. Showing them a consistent front with boundaries and expectations whether they're at home or at program will allow them to better understand and quickly pick up on what's expected of them. This especially comes in handy when you do have a child who is struggling more then others to show them that their teachers and parents are all on their team.

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It's so important to keep your program and curriculum development up to date and ever changing. What could be such a seemingly simple experience, is actually teaching fine motor skills, gross motor skills, self-regulation, belonging, etc. Being able to plan an experience and observe your findings in order to scaffold on to it and bettering your learning experience for the children being included. Keeping play fun and engaging with what the child is interested in will allow greater learning to take place as you continue.

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During my time doing placements as well as different classes related to early childhood education, I've learned so much about child development. I was able to dive deep into why children that grow up in different environments end up as completely different adults. As a parent myself, it's so important to be aware and present in the interactions you have not only with your own children, but the children in your class because every interaction helps shape that little persons brain and ability to cope with situations.

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Lesson 8 -3022 Reflection Nicole Britton

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Hello!

My name is Nicole, I’m currently a student at Fanshawe College in the program of Early Childhood Education.

Shown on my profile are a few projects I’ve done during my schooling that directly relate to growth in physical and emotional well-being for children as well as developmental milestones.

As a mother to two young children, I’m very passionate about doing my part to help nurture the minds of our youth and take pride in creating new and exciting activities for them to try.

I hope you like what you see! Please, don’t hesitate to ask any questions.

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Community Resource Project Nicole Britton

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There's so much that I have researched and learned throughout these semesters. We're dove into many different theorists on child development and were able to see all sorts of different programs and resources available. It's truly an honour to have all these at our fingertips and I am so excited to continue my studies

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I created a handwashing song designed to teach young children proper hygiene practices in a fun and engaging way. This project helped me understand the importance of teaching health routines early and making learning developmentally appropriate. It also showed how educators can support illness prevention and healthy habits through daily routines.

Unfortunately, the video is too long to upload, but I believe using song is very important in early years. I love my