Core Body of Knowledge
New York State's Core Competencies for Early Childhood Educators
Core Body of Knowledge
NY's Core Competencies for Early Childhood Educators
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Competency Description
The professional working with young children encourages children's social and emotional development.
Behaviors & Skills
a
Considers temperament and individual differences when interacting with children and planning experiences
b
Creates a climate and daily schedule that encourages trust and social interaction with other children and adults
c
Helps children cope with separation and transitions
d
Uses tone, words and gestures to let children know they are respected
e
Provides opportunities for children to help, to make choices, and to do things for themselves
f
Recognizes children's effort rather than their accomplishments, intelligence or fixed characteristics
g
Acknowledges when children exert self-discipline and self-control
h
Finds ways to help children feel successful, identify and pursue passions, and develop a sense of personal identity
i
Uses empathy to help children recognize and acknowledge their emotions
j
Helps children value their ethnic and cultural traditions
k
Encourages children to be responsible, compassionate, inclusive, and appreciate each other's strengths
l
Helps children build on their strengths and work on their challenges
m
Models cooperative work, critical thinking, effective problem-solving, and helps children resolve conflict
n
Encourages cooperative work and play
