Spring 2014 Esteem

This information will be very helpful with making changes to our by laws.
I gained a better understanding of the new legislation.
It was all very informative and meaningful.
As a representative of my division I can coordinate messages and be the liaison for other staff members.
I feel that I now have a better understanding of this legislation.
Excellent presentation.
Any new knowledge is useful. The facilitator is very knowledgeable.

Lots of practical ways to use loose parts, ideas for what loose parts could be.
The session changed my frame of mind- loose parts have no specific set of directors.
Lots of loose parts would be a great asset to our centre.
Bringing in more loose materials; Stepping back and letting children explore freely.
I will begin to implement ideas immediately and start collecting “loose parts” . This was the way I was taught in ECE.
Most informative were the Ideas on how to use loose parts, the value of loose parts and how to link to the curriculum.

Be mindful of the important of observing and following through with play and children’s learning then document.
…daily plans and implementing, the children will learn plenty and I will learn from my children.

My ELKP’s love storytime. Bringing excitement into the afternoon will help a ton.
…reminding me of strategies for reading as well as new ideas to make reading a shared interactive experience.
…knowing more info to bring back to the classroom and being able to involve the children more.

I’ve been struggling with children playing with blocks all day, I’ve been shown some fantastic ideas to look for in their day.
I am going to use this information and knowledge as soon as I get to work. So excited!
That block centre doesn’t just mean building blocks you can add different accessories.
…the ability to use everyday items in such unique ways!

Nice to take the time to put the standards into perspective.
A different perspective of other RECE’s makes you think about the situation differently.

…hands on ideas of family engagement will come in handy while building relationships.
I will now ask parents more questions about themselves and their child, get to know them more.
Every parent/child interactive program should be aware of parents values and what they want to get from the program.
I have always believed building relationships is the only way to build communities.
Reminded me what I am doing right or can work on.
…how to get parents engaged, not just involved.
…how important it is to develop person relationships with parents and really get to know them.
…reaffirming my passion that parents are competent and capable we need to work together with parents for best for their children.

I will share what I learned with colleagues, bring to team meetings, continue to explore with materials in new ways.
This session has inspired me in the way I listen to others and value the importance of documentation that is meaningful.
It has given me a sense of purpose for my documentation that I have collected. It taught me to really take my time to observe all aspects of the documentation, its more than just taking pictures.
There is no right or wrong way, it takes time to evolve. How we can use documentation to inform families about their child’s competencies and our program’s strengths. I enjoyed the passion of the presenters and their belief in the process.