Journal 11

When someone is telling me something, i try to give that person 100 percent of my attention. But if that person is telling me something i know i should be remembering then i always ave to go write it down. It can be a notebook, sticky pad, or even writing a memo on my phone. I have problems remembering what everyone is saying bacause there is always someone telling me something and then the next day asks me if i remember what they said, so of course for me to be addiquite with the right information i write everything down.

How would i reach parents who are visual? I would write down what i have to tell them but incorperate pictures to help them understand.

How would i reach parents who are auditory? I would talk to them personally or call them by phone if they have trouble reading and understand better if told to where they can hear what your saying.

How would i reach parents who are kiniesthic? I would show the parent what i was talking about. I would have them observe there child in a situation that i was wanting there help on.

Journal 10

Health Alert

It has been said and provin that a child here at the center has the flu.

What is it?

The flu virus can enter through your eyes, nose, and mouth.

How it's spread?

Children sharing toys, sneezing on one another, coughing on one another, and it can also be airborn.

What to look for?

. high fever
. headackes
. tiredness/weakness
. dry cough
. sore throught
. runny nose
. body ackes
. diarrhea and vomiting

What you can do?

Wash hands frequently, keep children home if they are sick, and wipe doen countertops and doorknobs very often through out the day.

What we are doing to prevent the spread:

. All toys have been cleaned daily
. All sheets and blankets have been washed
. All parents have been notified
. Children aren't allowed back without a doctors note

Journal 9

Policy added to my handbook.

When parents bring outside food in the center that had been cooked at home, i don't think that should be allowed. So i would write up a policy that says, there is no outside cooked food allowed in the building due to allergy problems among the children, we don't need to take any risks. Store bought food only. Please check with teacher to see what is appropriate to bring.

Journal 7

Rules for dressing for success.

1. wear age appropriate attire.
2. always look prepared for the position you are apllying for.
3. wear clothes that fit. outfits that don't look like they are to big or too small.

Dressing for success.

   Dressing for success in childcare can sometimes be hard. If you are a director you need to wear bussiness like attire. Straight pants, with nice lined shirt, and fitted shoes. If you are a teacher, some places have you wear scrubs and other places have you where nice jeans or khakis with a bussiness logo shirt. Where i work i have to where nice jeans with the company logo shirt, everyday.