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 fosters a sense of community by encouraging interaction, empathy, connectedness, responsibility, and independence
Behaviors & Skills
a
Provides children with choices and opportunities for decision-making about activities, plans and behavior
b
Arranges groups of children so that they have a visual connection to one another and can interact
c
Selects toys and materials to promote social interaction
d
Engages children in activities and experiences that encourage social interaction
e
Provides enough toys and materials to maximize play and work times and to minimize conflicts between children
f
Supports children in their efforts to communicate their ideas and feelings with peers and adults in ways that help them feel competent
g
Models for children how to care for their peers and for materials
h
Creates opportunities for children of different races, cultures, languages, and genders to work and play together
i
Provides children with time, space and trust to find their own way through conflict
j
Teaches children how to be communicative partners with peers who use augmentative and alternative communication