Achanarani:
I imagine that the teacher was scared when this happened and skipped the glove part in her hurry to help. It does seem like something that could have been avoided. I wonder why the toddlers didn't have an adult at or near the table with them. I agree that teachers need to listen to children about what foods they like and don't like--and about everything else. I like how you put it--that we need to appreciate what the child likes and wants. I also wonder if teachers can get more training and coaching in different ages and stages, and how to support children no matter what age they are. For example--even infants need to be listened to--they don't talk but they do communicate.
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Aren Stone
she/her/hers
Child Development Specialist
The Early Years Project
Cambridge, MA
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-18-2021 05:19 PM
From: Archanarani Lal
Subject: "Toddlers Chocking" eating time
Something happened wrong when Infant teacher come for help in toddlers classroom.
Why?
Morning snack time child reaction, I don't want milk in my cereal can you give me new one. New teacher avoid child word and continue her work. Child cry little bit and start eating within a second he arguing with another child and chocked up badly. New teacher pet his back and put hèr finger in child mouth without gloves and says I don't have exciprence toddlers I'm a Infant teacher.
* Use common sense.
* Listen child word carefully.
* Whatever child like appreciate.
* Don't share same table for eating her snack.
* Wear the hand gloves faster then put finger
in child mouth.
Children safety is our first priority.