KNH 245 Toolbox by Lydia McDonald

Content Knowledge

mcdonalr1 — 2023-11-30 14:18:01 UTC

Early childhood is the most rapid period of development in human life. Throughout development there are four domains: Physical, Social Emotional, Language, and Cognitive. Sensory development is crucial to a child's development, and kids who struggle with sensory issues such as vision and hearing need accommodations in the classroom.

Strategies for Teaching Hearing-Impaired and Deaf Students

mcdonalr1 — 2023-11-30 14:20:46 UTC

Importance

mcdonalr1 — 2023-11-30 14:24:33 UTC

Being knowledgeable about the typical development domains in a child as well as the sensory problems students may have is of great importance to a teacher and the child's health. If a child is struggling, especially with vision and/or hearing, it is essential that as a teacher, I see to it that the proper screenings are completed in order to best provide for that child.

Content Knowledge

mcdonalr1 — 2023-11-30 14:31:06 UTC

Emergency care is something that any person can provide for a child before trained help arrives. It is a liability when teachers agree to care for children. There are three different levels of prevention: primary, secondary, and tertiary. It is important to prioritize circulation, airways, and breathing. Whether the incident shall involve bleeding, an allergic reaction, hypoglycemia, a seizure, choking, or even a head injury, it is important to stay calm, and be knowledgeable on what to do.

How to Give Your Child Midazolam

mcdonalr1 — 2023-11-30 14:35:07 UTC

Importance

mcdonalr1 — 2023-11-30 14:40:31 UTC

Being knowledgeable about emergency care is of great importance to know as a teacher as well as to the child's health. Being a teacher comes with the great responsibility of making sure each child is safe and healthy. It is key to their safety that we know what to do in case of any emergency that may occur in the classroom. We could even save a student's life.

Content Knowledge

mcdonalr1 — 2023-11-30 22:36:28 UTC

Communicable Illnesses are very apparent in elementary schools and can easily spread through people by routes of transmission such as respiratory, gastrointestinal, dermatologic, and blood. Communicable illnesses common could be coughing, conjunctivitis, diarrhea, head lice, bug bites, mouth sores, rashes, hepatitis, and many more. Though communicable illnesses are bound to occur, they can be controlled with the proper prevention and reaction.

Importance

mcdonalr1 — 2023-11-30 22:43:29 UTC

Because communicable illnesses are so apparent in elementary school settings, it is important to know as a teacher the prevention and reaction measures in order to ensure each child in your classroom stays healthy. When faced with an illness in their classroom, teachers should be knowledgeable on the effective treatment while also having a confident attitude and not making the student feel uncomfortable. Some prevention measures that are important to consider as a teacher are constant hand washing, air quality, cleaning procedures, etc. It is also smart to do a daily health check of all the students each day to ensure the child is not only healthy, but so that they don't miss work, and their families don't suffer as well.

Sherm The Germ

mcdonalr1 — 2023-11-30 22:44:58 UTC

Content Knowledge

mcdonalr1 — 2023-11-30 22:53:31 UTC

Movement and exercise is very important as it is key for a child's developmental growth. In schools this could look like recess, little breaks to improve focus, movement lessons, mindfulness activities, and movement for behavior modification.

Importance

mcdonalr1 — 2023-11-30 22:55:27 UTC

Being knowledgeable on the importance of movement and excercise is essential to not only teachers, but also every child in the classroom. It is proven that children who are more active are also smarter, as it allows space for focus and improvement. It is important as a teacher to have resources and tools to allow for lots of movement in my day to day schedule to ensure every child is at their best learning capability.

The Kinesthetic Classroom

mcdonalr1 — 2023-11-30 22:56:08 UTC

Content Knowledge

mcdonalr1 — 2023-11-30 23:26:04 UTC

Nutrition is key, especially to elementary age students. For a healthy diet, there needs to be emphasis on fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy, lean meat, and low saturated fats. Malnutrition is very common in young children. This could look both like under and over nutrition. The scope of the problem lies in food insecurity and obesity. Though malnutrition is very common, there are both long term and short term solutions. There are many things that schools can do such as child nutrition programs, changing portion sizes and vending snacks, getting parents involved, and many more.

Importance

mcdonalr1 — 2023-11-30 23:51:12 UTC

Being knowledgeable about the nutrition in young children is of great importance to teachers as well as the health of the child themselves. As a teacher, we can ensure the health of all of the students by serving nutritious food, being good role models towards food, and making sure each child is properly taken care of when it comes to their nutritious needs.

What's Wrong With School Lunches?

mcdonalr1 — 2023-11-30 23:51:55 UTC

Content Knowledge

mcdonalr1 — 2023-12-01 01:00:47 UTC

Children's mental health lies in three different categories: biological, social and psychological. There is a long list of diagnoses that can stem from many different instances such as home life, health, and more. "ACEs" (Adverse Childhood Experiences) can be prevented through safe, stable, and nurturing relationships and environments. These could include parent support, treatment, economic support, home visits, and violence prevention. Children's mental health matters and it is something that needs to be talked about more.

Importance

mcdonalr1 — 2023-12-01 01:06:28 UTC

Children mental health is something that needs talked about more. It is something that is of great importance to teachers as we are responsible for providing that safe and nurturing environment. When children feel safe and loved, they are at their best learning potential which is ultimately important to the teacher and the child.

4-7-8 Breathing Technique

mcdonalr1 — 2023-12-01 01:08:02 UTC

Content Knowledge

mcdonalr1 — 2023-12-01 01:16:30 UTC

A child's sexual development is gradual throughout their age, observations, and learned instances. It is common in young children, around preschool age, to start exploring private parts and gain an interest in theirs, as well as others, bodies. This furthers around age 4-6 when children will start to mimic dating behaviors and start using "naughty" words. Around age 7-12 is when children purposefully touch their private parts, start playing games that involve sexual behaviors, and really the age where a sexual interest towards others start to occur. While these are all typical in the development stages, it can start to be problematic. It is important to know how to react depending on the age category you are dealing with.

Importance

mcdonalr1 — 2023-12-01 01:20:00 UTC

Being knowledgeable about the typical sexual development of young children is of great importance. Because some instances can become problematic, it is important as a teacher to know how to interact and handle the issues that could present themselves. This involves knowing what questions to ask the kids, as well as making sure each child feels safe.

Sexual Media and Childhood Well-Being and Health

mcdonalr1 — 2023-12-01 01:23:50 UTC

Content Knowledge

mcdonalr1 — 2023-12-01 01:33:01 UTC

There are five main chronic conditions that affect millions of kids. These include allergies, asthma, seizures, hearing/vision impairment, diabetes, cystic fibrosis, celiac disease, crohn's disease, spina bifida, cancer, encopresis, hemophilia, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, and many, many more. No matter the chronic illness it is important to be educated and support the child in any way they need in order for them to thrive and learn.

Importance

mcdonalr1 — 2023-12-01 01:37:13 UTC

When caring for children in a school setting, it is very likely that you will encounter students with a chronic illness in your classroom. In order for the child's health to be maintained and supported, teachers should be well educated about the condition, collaborate with parents and teams, develop a formal plan for the child, and really support them in any way they need.

How Teachers Can Help Students With Chronic Conditions

mcdonalr1 — 2023-12-01 01:38:46 UTC

Content Knowledge

mcdonalr1 — 2023-12-01 01:46:22 UTC

Child abuse is defined as any act or failure from the caregiver that can result in death or serious harm. The branches of child abuse include physical abuse, neglect, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, parental substance abuse, abandonment, etc. As a teacher, we agree to become a mandated reporter, meaning if we see something or suspect anything, we must report it for the child's safety.

Importance

mcdonalr1 — 2023-12-01 01:49:09 UTC

Being knowledgeable about the seriousness of child abuse and things to look out for is very important to teachers and the health of the child. In a lot of instances, children don't have the voice to speak up for themselves if something in the home is happening that is causing them harm. As a teacher and a mandated reporter, it is essential that we know the warning signs and are knowledgeable about how to report it and, in some cases, even save the child.

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network

mcdonalr1 — 2023-12-01 01:50:00 UTC

Content Knowledge

mcdonalr1 — 2023-12-01 02:00:29 UTC

As a teacher it is important to eliminate any barriers we may have up from personal bias. These include social identity, misinformation, respect, etc. Being an anti-bias teacher involves embracing the opportunity for ongoing reflection and growth in the classroom.

Importance

mcdonalr1 — 2023-12-01 02:02:19 UTC

Anti-bias education is very important in the classroom as it allows each child to feel loved and appreciated for their believes and person as a whole. The goal as a child is to provide a safe and comforting environment, and in order for the creation of such to occur, anti-bias education is important.

Critical Practices for Anti-Bias Education

mcdonalr1 — 2023-12-01 02:03:06 UTC