Pretty Sad

[Blackcat31]

Oh, I get it! Just writing infant activities for licensing and explaining in detail what those are can be really mind boggling!happyface

If you are participating in Parent Aware, just wait...

The lesson plans, twice yearly assessments and parent conferences etc.

It's mind boggling as well. I have zero issues writing lesson plans and coming up with different activities and experiences for the kids but very detailed infant lesson plans are ridiculous.

[spedmommy4]

If you are participating in Parent Aware, just wait...

The lesson plans, twice yearly assessments and parent conferences etc.

It's mind boggling as well. I have zero issues writing lesson plans and coming up with different activities and experiences for the kids but very detailed infant lesson plans are ridiculous.

Infant lesson plans? Who thought that up? And how would infants participate in anything planned? A babies day revolves around their needs, not the adults. Maybe I'm missing something, but that seems out there.

In grad school I didn't complete lesson plans for any child under 18 months. And even that young would have earned me a, "are you sure the child is actually going to do this?" look from the professor.

[Blackcat31]

Infant lesson plans? Who thought that up? And how would infants participate in anything planned? A babies day revolves around their needs, not the adults. Maybe I'm missing something, but that seems out there.

In grad school I didn't complete lesson plans for any child under 18 months. And even that young would have earned me a, "are you sure the child is actually going to do this?" look from the professor.

I know right? They are simple and need to meet ECIPS requirements. QRIS doesn't require alot of detail.

Here's a sample of one

[MunchkinWrangler]

If you are participating in Parent Aware, just wait...

The lesson plans, twice yearly assessments and parent conferences etc.

It's mind boggling as well. I have zero issues writing lesson plans and coming up with different activities and experiences for the kids but very detailed infant lesson plans are ridiculous.

I want to participate and am currently on Parent Aware but haven't started all their criteria. Plus the $$$ just isn't there yet for me to be able to hit all the requirements as well as classes.

I'm truly bummed about the 2 that I lost, I had so much planned and was hoping to be able to add more quality toys and supplies to my set up but now it will have to wait until I'm more stable financially. I basically am now hoarding my money until I fill the spots.

[Rockgirl]

A little off-topic, but I've noticed a trend lately: things going viral that used to just be the norm. People showing common courtesy, showing compassion for others, etc. I think we tend to think these things don't happen unless we see it documented on social media. Then everyone is like "OMG--LOOK! THAT TODDLER GAVE THE OLD MAN A HUG!!"

[nanglgrl]

A little off-topic, but I've noticed a trend lately: things going viral that used to just be the norm. People showing common courtesy, showing compassion for others, etc. I think we tend to think these things don't happen unless we see it documented on social media. Then everyone is like "OMG--LOOK! THAT TODDLER GAVE THE OLD MAN A HUG!!"

A toddler gave an old man a hug? Where? I need to see this!

[MunchkinWrangler]

Infant lesson plans? Who thought that up? And how would infants participate in anything planned? A babies day revolves around their needs, not the adults. Maybe I'm missing something, but that seems out there.

In grad school I didn't complete lesson plans for any child under 18 months. And even that young would have earned me a, "are you sure the child is actually going to do this?" look from the professor.

I know exactly what they are looking for when they ask this actually. If infant seat, bouncer, walker, swing is on there they know you're not giving proper opportunities for physical development.

They are looking for tummy time, peek a boo, stories, music, clapping hands, sitting up, outside play, and any other ideas you can come up with to help an infant hit their milestones.

[Cat Herder]

any other ideas you can come up with to help an infant hit their milestones.

... and coordinate with the curriculum theme and schedule used for the rest of the multi-aged group. Birth to 5, here. One room. 4 lesson plans, per day.

[MunchkinWrangler]

... and coordinate with the curriculum theme and schedule used for the rest of the multi-aged group. Birth to 5, here. One room. 4 lesson plans, per day.

::...isn't that right!

[Play Care]

A little off-topic, but I've noticed a trend lately: things going viral that used to just be the norm. People showing common courtesy, showing compassion for others, etc. I think we tend to think these things don't happen unless we see it documented on social media. Then everyone is like "OMG--LOOK! THAT TODDLER GAVE THE OLD MAN A HUG!!"

YES!happyface

If it's not on Facebook, it didn't happen!
It's annoying.

[Second Home]

A little off-topic, but I've noticed a trend lately: things going viral that used to just be the norm. People showing common courtesy, showing compassion for others, etc. I think we tend to think these things don't happen unless we see it documented on social media. Then everyone is like "OMG--LOOK! THAT TODDLER GAVE THE OLD MAN A HUG!!"

Exactly .

[JackandJill]

A little off-topic, but I've noticed a trend lately: things going viral that used to just be the norm. People showing common courtesy, showing compassion for others, etc. I think we tend to think these things don't happen unless we see it documented on social media. Then everyone is like "OMG--LOOK! THAT TODDLER GAVE THE OLD MAN A HUG!!"

The worst is when people post about THEIR OWN act of kindness... ahhh, just be kind, no need for the self promotion!!

[Rockgirl]

The worst is when people post about THEIR OWN act of kindness... ahhh, just be kind, no need for the self promotion!!

Yes--thank you!

[childcaremom]

YES!happyface

If it's not on Facebook, it didn't happen!
It's annoying.

Ha! I say this all the time.

[Pepperth]

The worst is when people post about THEIR OWN act of kindness... ahhh, just be kind, no need for the self promotion!!

That drives me crazy too.