Newtochildcare
31-08-2013, 01:08 PM
I have a brother and sister starting with me next week. THe little boy is 20 months old, and the girl will be 5 later in September.
Okay, I am starting to feel pretty nervous about it all now, and doubting what I have in mind I should be doing:
So, for the first two weeks, I observe, make a note of my observations, and then provide an assessment in terms of an all about me document? Is this the best starting place? I have seen that others have highlighted the Development Matters document when the mindees meet certain things....anyone have any other suggestions?
And then, I just observe as I go, making notes of any milestones met, as they happen? Best not to 'set up' situations to focus on certain milestones? Just let things happen naturally?
Then all my observations go into a nice little folder called a learning journey, which would include photos. Then periodically, I would do further all about me documents?
Also, As the sister is starting school next week, am I right in thinking I don't actually need to do observations, and a learning journey for her as such?
God, it all seems so long since my course, and had such information overload in the last few months my brain is struggling to filter the right stuff out to put into practise!:doh:
Okay, I am starting to feel pretty nervous about it all now, and doubting what I have in mind I should be doing:
So, for the first two weeks, I observe, make a note of my observations, and then provide an assessment in terms of an all about me document? Is this the best starting place? I have seen that others have highlighted the Development Matters document when the mindees meet certain things....anyone have any other suggestions?
And then, I just observe as I go, making notes of any milestones met, as they happen? Best not to 'set up' situations to focus on certain milestones? Just let things happen naturally?
Then all my observations go into a nice little folder called a learning journey, which would include photos. Then periodically, I would do further all about me documents?
Also, As the sister is starting school next week, am I right in thinking I don't actually need to do observations, and a learning journey for her as such?
God, it all seems so long since my course, and had such information overload in the last few months my brain is struggling to filter the right stuff out to put into practise!:doh: