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 helps children achieve self-regulation and acquire coping skills
Behaviors & Skills
a
Investigates and provides for children's sensory preferences
b
Provides an adequate level of stimulation for children, keeping them interested without overwhelming them
c
Responds promptly to children's signals and needs and energy levels
d
Reads children's cues and responds by adjusting expectations and activities
e
Creates an environment and provides strategies that help children to:
- Manage strong emotions and calm themselves
- Focus their attention to remain actively engaged with activities and materials
- Read the cues of the environment to learn how to respond appropriately
- Cope with fear, anger and frustration
- Use language to communicate their needs
- Shift their perspective and take on the perspective of others
- Use problem-solving and conflict resolution strategies
Resources for Competency 1.3
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