Core Body of Knowledge

New York State's Core Competencies for Early Childhood Educators

CBK Core Beliefs Area 1: Child Growth and Development Area 2: Family and Community Relationships Area 3: Observation and Assessment Area 4: Environment and Curriculum Area 5: Health, Safety, and Nutrition Area 6: Professionalism and Leadership Area 7: Administration and Management

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Core Body of Knowledge

NY's Core Competencies for Early Childhood Educators

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1.2
Social and Emotional Development

1.2.d

Uses tone, words and gestures to let children know they are respected
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1.8
Play to Encourage Development

1.8.c

Responds to children's needs and interests as they play
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1.8
Play to Encourage Development

1.8.h

Assists children in sharing toys and materials with one another and teaches the appropriate social exchanges for turn-taking
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