Journal 12 entry

When Preparing for a Family-Teacher Conference

The child has made the most progress in the following areas: Your child has made the most inprovment in communicating with the teacher and all the children in his class. He is using great communication, nice words and lots of manner words. He also has been doing a great job at following the direction that are given to him from the teacher. Your child is starting to play well with the other children in the classroom.

The activity the child enjoys the most is: The activity your child like the most is when we sit down and play with playdough. Your child makes all different kinds of shapes, letters, and numbers. We use cookie cutters as another tool with the playdough. He also likes it when we turm on children songs and interact with the motions.

The child is most excited and attentive when: The child is most excited and attentive when we are reading books about the ABC's, colors, and shapes.

The best form of redirection for this child is: the best way I have found to redirect your child is to move him off to the side and give him a book or toy. Then when he calms down and is all collected he returns and joins right in.

One objective the family could work on at home with this child is: The one thing I would say to work at home is slowing down and sounded out the words he trying to put in a sentence to tell the teacher. Also if you can help the teacher in helping your child right out his name. I can help you by printing off sheets that your child can trace. 

Journal 13

Journal 11 Entry

Visual learners learn the best way with picture and reading the material themselves. So my parents that are like that i will make a newsletter with colorful pictures and legiable words so that the parents can read it. If they have any questions I will go over it with.

Audiable learners learn best by listening to someone. For my parents like this i will make a newsletter that i will read outloud to the parents and go over very important information. At the end we will a few minutes for the parents to ask questions.

Kineisthic learners learn best by hands on. So therefor the parents in this catergory i will print out the newsletter and physically go over with each one of my parents.

Journal entry 10

Health Alert:

It has come to our attention that there has been a case of hand foot mouth diesease.

What is it:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a common viral illness that usually affects infants and children younger than 5 years old. However, it can sometimes occur in adults.

What are the symtoms of hand foot mouth disease?
Symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease include fever, blister-like sores in the mouth (herpangina), and a skin rash.

How is it spread?

The viruses that cause hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) can be found in an infected person’s:

• nose and throat secretions (such as saliva, sputum, or nasal mucus),
• blister fluid, and
• feces (stool).

An infected person may spread the viruses that cause hand, foot, and mouth disease through:

• close personal contact,
• the air (through coughing or sneezing),
• contact with feces,
• contaminated objects and surfaces.

What can you to do to prevent it?

There is no vaccine to protect against the viruses that cause hand, foot, and mouth disease.

A person can lower their risk of being infected by

• Washing hands often with soap and water, especially after changing diapers and using the toilet. Visit CDC’s Clean Hands Save Lives! for more information.
• Cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces and soiled items, including toys.
• Avoiding close contact such as kissing, hugging, or sharing eating utensils or cups with people with hand, foot, and mouth disease.

If a person has mouth sores, it might be painful to swallow. However, drinking liquids is important to stay hydrated. If a person cannot swallow enough liquids, these may need to be given through an IV in their vein.

How can you treat this disease?

There is no specific treatment for hand, foot and mouth disease. However, some things can be done to relieve symptoms, such as

• Taking over-the-counter medications to relieve pain and fever (Caution: Aspirin should not be given to children.)
• Using mouthwashes or sprays that numb mouth pain

Persons who are concerned about their symptoms should contact their health care provider.

What are we doing to prevent this?

As a child care facility we are keeping the childrens hands washed and keeping all the toys disinfected with bleach.

Journal 9 entry

TOY POLICY

Attenion partents:

It has come to our attention that we have has some issues with children bringing toys to childcare. We are making a new rule that there will be no toys brought from home. The reasons containing this rule are:

1. Putting the toys in the mouth spread germs and sickness.

2. Certain toys can be dangerous if they come with little pieces. They are considered a choking hazard.

3. Some of the toys can carry head lice such as barbie doll with hair,, stuffed animal, and babies that have hair.

So we are asking the cooperation of the parents to help us enforce this rule. As well as us teachers reminding the students and parents about the no toy from home rule.

If any question please come to me and lets talk about it.

Journal 7 entry

What it looks like to dress for success:

You would have to wear a pair of nice slacks with a very nice dress shirt. over the nice shirt you ccould wear a nice sweater or jacket. Not over load the make-up just put it on lightly. It says so much to come in and see staff dressed so professional .

Journal 6 entry

Page 66: Discussion Questions

1. The mothers confidentality code was violated when the childs mother did not give permission for the  records to be transferred. Also when they wewe discussed with two teachers and the director.

2. The confidentailaity code was violated for the child when his issues were discussed by the teacher and director on brake.

3. No the two directors had no right to dicuss this childs disability without the presence of his parents.

4. The person that should have been included was the childs mother.

5. The class should have been talked to by the mother and the teacher about the child disablitiy so the child would get made fun of and that they understood the reasoning behind why he is like he is.

6.Things that would have made Erics transition easier is that the teacher, mother and director went over the rules of the new school. Also that it was made clear in terms that Eric could understand that he could have his own lunch and also if they take naps if they are allowed to bring a secruity comfort from home to sleep with.

7. The conversation at the restaurant was very inappropirate. It breaks all kinds of codes of eithics. Confidentality

8. It would have been ok to have it in the staff lounge if it is pertaining to fix an issue that the child is having at school.

9. Being the director I would have a meeting talking about the righrt and wrong way to discuss situations like this one.

10.No i would not leave my child in that school if they are having confidentailty issues and not following procedures.

11.Moviing Eric could result in more problems because of other children making fun of him becaue of the disability. Also him staying here you have to worry if your family is going to be the highlight at dinner with the staff on their personal time.