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The ideas written about in this blog are based on the personal opinions and philosophies of the contributor who has taught elementary school for twelve years and has run a recreational childcare business since 2009.

Differentiation In Child Care Programs

5/24/2017

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What is differentiation in child care?

It is simply a method of teaching which involves employing various teaching techniques to instruct a diverse range of students, with varied learning needs. In a daycare center, you are likely to find a heterogeneous group of students with different abilities, interests, flexibility and academic level. You are required to use different instructional strategies to teach the students. The goal is to ensure that every student has mastered essential skills and knowledge without disadvantaging anyone.
 
Differentiation including special needs children
At any quality, child care center, you will find different kinds of children with different abilities, needs, interests and educational level. As a child care giver, you should encourage the parents to share with you vital information of their children and what disability, if any, they might have. By working together, the parents of the child and the professional can ensure that the child gets the best daycare services. Many adaptations you will make for the benefit of the children will range from simple to complex, depending on the specific needs of the children.
Here are some differentiation tips you can try:
It is important to plan together: as already mentioned, it is important for caregivers, parents and policy makers to come together and set goals. The important stakeholders should come together to create an Individualized Education Plan for the children. Activities such as play time and exercises should be discussed.

Modify the toys: some children may be disabled while other may be bigger or smaller than the others. Each toy equipment should fit the needs of the child. For instance, a child who has difficulty moving his/her hand, it is best to avoid giving him toys that will require the use of hands.

Take care of the environment: an environment can play a critical role in the development of your child. A child with eye problems may benefit from additional lighting while a hyperactive child is better off in quiet environment for better concentration.

Model good behaviors: children learn by example. Children also influence the attitude and behavior of other children. Children with appropriate behaviors should be made to act as example to others.

Look at the needs and strengths of each child: each child has a unique need. At the same time, each child has a strength. The key is to avoid focusing on the disabilities and strengthening their songs.

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5 Comments
Hailey Miller link
2/10/2022 11:44:50 pm

It helped when you said that an environment can affect the development of our children. My husband and I want our two sons to learn and develop their skills, but we are busy with work at the office every day. We are hoping to find a child daycare center near our area on Friday where they can stay during our office hours.

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Iris Smith link
11/17/2022 01:23:35 am

Thank you for pointing out that diverse types of kids with different talents, needs, interests, and educational levels may be found in any good childcare facility. My friend is looking for a childcare center to send her child to now that her maternity leave is up. I'll advise her to find a reputable childcare facility that can accommodate her children's various demands and academic requirements.

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Eli Richardson link
12/16/2022 02:00:51 pm

My aunt is looking for a childcare center that offers attention to children with different abilities, so she's currently looking for one. It's good to know that quality child centers should work with professional caregivers that work with you to understand your child's needs, so I think this could be helpful for my aunt's search. I appreciate your intake of different childcare programs and what they'd offer.

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Jessie Holloway link
2/15/2023 04:44:41 pm

I love how you point out the importance of finding a daycare that can handle different kids with different needs and abilities. My sister-in-law wants to help her boy get ready for school and lean to socialize so she's been thinking about sending him to daycare for a few months. We'll have to be sure we find a daycare that we can trust the staff of to take good care of all the kids that are brought to them.

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Steve Smith link
3/16/2023 08:34:36 am

I found it interesting when you said that the needs and abilities of children could be enhanced by having a great education. My best friend informed me a couple of days ago that she was looking for a childcare learning center to enroll my nephew to enhance his academic and social skills. She asked if I had any idea what would be the best option. Thanks to this informative article, I'll tell her that it will be much better if she consults a trusted childcare center as they can help figure out the best for my nephew.

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