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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Miss Flori at the Sand Table
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All Linked CBK Standards
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1.2.aConsiders temperament and individual differences when interacting with children and planning experiences
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1.2.dUses tone, words and gestures to let children know they are respected
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1.2.eProvides opportunities for children to help, to make choices, and to do things for themselves
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1.2.lHelps children build on their strengths and work on their challenges
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1.2.mModels cooperative work, critical thinking, effective problem-solving, and helps children resolve conflict
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1.3.cResponds promptly to children's signals and needs and energy levels
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1.3.dReads children's cues and responds by adjusting expectations and activities
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1.3.eCreates an environment and provides strategies that help children to:
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1.8.cResponds to children's needs and interests as they play
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1.8.gProvides support and structure to specific children during unstructured play times
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1.8.hAssists children in sharing toys and materials with one another and teaches the appropriate social exchanges for turn-taking
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4.3.bResponds to challenging behavior in ways that match the child's development
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4.3.eConsiders what he or she knows about individual children's temperament (i.e., activity level, adaptability, persistence) and responds to challenging behavior in ways that match the children's temperament
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4.3.fRemains calm and respectful toward the child exhibiting challenging behavior
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4.3.gAllows natural consequences to guide children's behavior as much as possible
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4.3.iIntervenes immediately to stop behavior that affects safety and/or ability to learn, including bullying or rejecting others
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4.3.lTeaches children more effective ways to meet their wants and needs, making the challenging behavior unnecessary
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4.3.mEncourages children to monitor their own behavior
