How does our understanding of how children develop inform the way we teach, prepare the environment, and work with families and colleagues? by

abigaillim3 — 2025-08-12 16:28:10 UTC

I’ve learned that young children need a lot of repetition to really understand new concepts -- I schedule lots of practice of routines and transitions before they have to be independent

abigaillim3 — 2025-08-12 16:28:59 UTC

I've learned that young children need a lot of repetition to really understand new concepts -- I align with my team to use consistent language for prompts

abigaillim3 — 2025-08-12 16:30:01 UTC

I've learned that children 3-5 are working on understanding their own and others’ emotions -- I help them name their emotions when they are having big feelings.

abigaillim3 — 2025-08-12 16:30:41 UTC

I've learned that children 3-5 are working on understanding their own and others’ emotions -- I connect with families to learn about how they talk about emotions at home, and share and align on a shared set of language to support children with naming their emotions and practicing coping strategies

2025-08-12 17:25:40 UTC

Children will need extra support and to feel safe before they open up and begin to learn.

2025-08-12 17:26:02 UTC

I understand that every child is in different phases of their development and will need different kinds of support

2025-08-12 17:26:47 UTC

I understand that clear expects and consistent routines are important

2025-08-12 17:26:52 UTC

Children need some extra support at the beginning of the year during the adjustment phase. Understanding child development will help us prepare and assist the child

2025-08-12 17:27:04 UTC

I've learned that limit setting in the classroom goes hand & hand with a prepared environment.

Vannessa B

2025-08-12 17:27:43 UTC

Adjusting the way we teach to meet their level

2025-08-12 17:27:58 UTC

I've learned that children crave structure and routine and like predictability. I create an environment that allows children to explore and learn within set limits so they know what is expected of them and can anticipate what comes next.

2025-08-12 17:28:26 UTC

Students will benefit from aligned adults and their expectations being consistently enforced.

2025-08-12 17:28:37 UTC

Setting up boundaries gives children the ability for greater autonomy.

2025-08-12 17:29:17 UTC

Consistent informal conversations will help build relationships.

2025-08-12 17:29:20 UTC

Family and community is important to create routines that stay consistent at home and school. Consistency helps with developmental growth.

2025-08-12 17:30:08 UTC

Understanding a family's culture and beliefs will allow us to connect on a deeper level with the children we serve.

2025-08-12 17:30:12 UTC

I understand that clear expectations and routine is important for children to be successful in the prepared environment

2025-08-12 17:30:37 UTC

Children benefit from a consistent routine and boundaries