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CDA Professional Philosophy Statement
Jessica Harrison
Children learn best in environments where they can have secure relationships with caring
and responsive teachers, where they feel safe, and where they feel free to explore and learn. A
relationship between a young child and the teacher supplies the major aspect for developing
physically, emotionally, and cognitively. Utilizing praise as a teacher nurtures confidence and a
sense of self. By using praise, you are showing your children how to think and talk positively
about themselves while building a bond. Bonding also partakes with asking questions. Asking
questions about what the child is doing during play, showing them how when help is needed, and
letting them figure out how to complete the task at hand independently. When you play with
your children, it builds your relationships. Participating in unstructured play helps children adjust
to the school's atmosphere and enhance their learning readiness. Play is fun and important for
your children. It also gives your children an opportunity to explore, see, experiment, solve
problems and sometimes make mistakes. Children have an extraordinarily strong need for
Physical Play too, which is any type of play that gets them moving. I have seen in my classroom
that physical play provides children with the ability to use their bodies and strengthens the
connections in the brain. It's also a great form of exercise, which promotes fit and healthy
children. Following that, sitting at mealtimes with your children is a valuable time for learning
and bonding. Lots of time spent playing, talking, listening, and interacting. Will help your
children learn key life skills, like communicating, thinking, solving problems, moving, and being
comfortable with other children. Personally, for me in my classroom, this helps tremendously
with independent learning and communication. When the children begin to trust a caring and
responsive adult, they also will feel safe in their surroundings. Safe, responsive, and nurturing
environments are all an important part of supporting the learning aspect. Such environments also
help to prevent challenging behaviors and serve as a core part of learning for young children with
identified disabilities. The way a classroom is set up, how welcoming a space 'feels', and the ease
of movement from one space to another can either enhance learning or have an adverse impact
on learning. Children will always be drawn to explore a space that is inviting. Having a variety
of different surroundings that are proper for the age group encourages learning. I have
experienced that keeping the room busy by switching out toys and decorations helps keep
children exploring. Finding activities that the children are interested in with hands-on and
musical plays a significant factor in learning the best. For example, if my children have been
showing an increased interest in cars recently. I would base my lesson plan that week on the
topic, “T
hings That Go.
”
As well as the same for dramatic play with babies, art, puzzles, etc.
Musical activities in childhood can accelerate brain development with learning. Through music,
children improve their vocabulary, memory, cognitive abilities, and listening skills. Young
children learn better by having activities and lessons that they are inquisitive about., and listening
skills. Young children learn best by having activities and lessons that they are inquisitive about,
positive environments, and a good relationship with a trusted teacher.
My role in being a childhood educator is to be the building block of learning and to lay a
foundation for children. I help children take their first steps in education, and plan and
implement individual programs based on observation of what children know and understand. I
prepare and supervise play and learning materials, and support a safe, clean and appealing
environment. Early childhood teachers keep facilitating the children's free time and play enabling
them to achieve their developmental outcomes. While watching, I
record children’s learning and
development, interact closely with parents and other professionals, support the participation of
children with added needs in the program, and plan activities. In the child's earliest academic
years, they will develop skills in socialization, communication, critical thinking, focus, self-
control, and self-motivation
—
all of which are necessary for success in school, and in life. I plan
for these needs through curricular activities in a balanced and integrated instructional format. To
avoid chaos, inappropriate behavior, and frustration for both children and me, daily routines and
transitions must also be planned for. Routines in early childhood classrooms include things such
as arrival time, bathroom time, clean-up time, nap time, and departure time. Many routines, such
as meals or group time, are necessary and helpful to building a classroom community. I prepare
many diverse hands-on curriculum group activities for collaboration between children, a group
bond, and positive relationships. As a childhood educator it's my role to ensure warm, positive,
and nurturing interactions with children. We are encouraged to nurture children with touch and
physical affection. Hugging, holding, and genuinely encouraging a child are all necessary for
children’s psychological and cognitive growth.
Building strong attachments is another way to
ease nurturance to help the child's exploratory system and attachment system. The exploratory
system propels the child’s goal of learning about the world. The attachment system impels the
child to stay close to an adult so that the child feels a sense of safety and security. Early
childhood educators supply positive reinforcement for children's safety and recognize children
for achievements for motivation. As an early-childhood teacher, I inspect the children's
environment to ensure the safety of equipment and materials. I remove or repair any items that
pose a threat to children. I also foster a safe and comfortable environment through clear, positive,
and encouraging words and actions to help the children feel comfortable and confident within
their surroundings. Also, a part of my role is to perform basic first aid in emergencies and help
children with daily hygiene routines and promote health and safety concepts. Even at the best of
times, childcare centers are places where germs can spread easily between little hands. Meal
preparation, diapering, class pets, outdoor play, and everyday illnesses are all potential sources
of germs, which need to be approached hygienically. A hygienic classroom is a healthier
classroom. There is less sickness, and illness spreads more slowly. As a result, a hygienic
classroom is also more productive. I provide that by diligently following state health and safety
regulations and national guidelines, keeping handbooks and policies up to date, and regularly
cleaning and sanitizing. I personally constantly practice hygiene habits with my children such as
hand washing, safe coughing or sneezing, and food hygiene. Childcare safety concentrates on
protecting young children from hazards and diseases in childcare settings.
I believe Early childhood educators are not just important in the lives of children, however.
They are also key figures in the lives of families. Because of early childhood teachers, parents
are better able to balance work and family responsibilities. They can leave their children in a
safe, nurturing environment, with trustworthy educators, while they go to work. Because of this,
parents can work full-
time, increase family income, and in turn, increase their children’s
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