Three codes that is meaningful to me!
I.1.3 To recognize and respect the unique qualities, abilities, and potential of each child.
I think this is very important because each child is special in their own way and we should nurture the abilities and qualities that we see. Identifying the smallest thing in a child and praising and assuring them that they can be great and do whatever their heart desires is important. Being a positive role model and being there for children is important and it shows them that you care and will be there for them.
I.1.5 To create and maintain safe and healthy settings that foster childrens social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development and that respect their dignity and their contributions.
Providing an environment that promotes these areas of development is crucial for the growth and development of children. In the preschool settings that I have worked we plan our activities that touch on all these areas of development and more. The activities are planned with the children in mind and according to their abilities. We do that so they can accomplish the task and feel good about what they have done. We also display any contributions the children have made and they feel good about their work being displayed in the classroom. Also maintaining a safe and healthy setting is always done.
I.1.10 To ensure that each childs culture, language, ethnicity, and family structure are recognized and valued in the program.
The diversity of our classrooms is changing and it is important that each individual is recognized and valued. We celebrate and learn about the different cultures that are represented in our class. We allow families to come in a share information and an activity with us to learn more about their culture and how they live. I feel it makes the families feel valued and feel as if they are important and cared about.
