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Scenario about Professional Development: You are doing a training for other coworkers but Mallory is upset about having to participate. "I have to waste 3 hours of my life because of a ridiculous law. Doesn't my experience count for anything? I can teach this class myself! I've been teaching for 18 years already." How would you handle this situation? Example responses to Scenario:
 Scenario about Professional Development: You are providing a training for some of your staff. Tom is very excited about the training. He is new to teaching and keeps telling you, "I love learning about new ideas that I can use in my classroom! I can't wait to learn some more." Kelly has been teaching for 5 years and is sitting next to Tom. She looks irritated with Tom's optimism and continues to roll her eyes or sigh at him. How would you handle this situation? Example responses to Scenario:
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Scenario about Milestones: Kara is a month away from being 3 years old. Her teacher has noticed that she still falls down a lot or has trouble with walking in and out of the sandbox area which is a step up and down. How would you handle this situation? Example responses to Scenario:
 Scenario about Milestones: Kyle is 4.5 years old. During circle time, each child is given the opportunity to explain what they did the night before or on their weekend. His teacher noticed that oftentimes Kyle says he can't remember what he did. His teacher is concerned that Kyle can't remember but it could be that he just doesn't want to participate. How would you handle this situation? Example responses to Scenario:
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Scenario about Positive Reinforcement: Bill is a very shy child in your classroom. He just stood up in front of the class and shared his favorite toy during show and tell. How would you respond using positive reinforcement to increase this behavior? Example responses to Scenario:
 Scenario about Positive Reinforcement: Shania is an active child and does not like to sit still during circle time. She tends to stand up in the middle of circle time and this distracts the other children. What positive reinforcement technique would you recommend to combat this behavior and how would you implement it? Example responses to Scenario:
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Scenario about speech and language: Brandon, a 12-month-old doesn’t repeat phrases as he hears them. He reacts to loud noises and speaks two words “ma” and “buh.” Mr. Killian suspects he has some difficulty hearing but has not been able to prove this. His parents have not mentioned anything to support this theory. Esmeralda, a new 12-month-old to the center, meets Brandon and says “Hi!” Brandon looks at Esmeralda and smiles. The two children part ways and Brandon plays in the block area with another teacher. What are your thoughts on the scenario? Example responses to Scenario:
 Scenario about speech and language: April is 3 months old. She is being fed a bottle by her teacher, Miss Dakota. She grasps Miss Dakota’s fingers and holds on tight, sucking at the bottle faster when Miss Dakota begins softly singing “Twinkle Twinkle, Little Star.” Miss Dakota responds by talking to April and commenting on how hungry she must be. April smiles and unlatches from the bottle, looking into Miss Dakota’s eyes while smiling. What are your thoughts on the scenario? Example responses to Scenario:
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Scenario about staff team building: During a staff meeting, Rae mentions jokingly that Kendra, her assistant teacher, doesn’t help during snack time with their group. Kendra laughs and brushes it off and the meeting continues. Later, Kendra disconnects from the group and eventually asks to leave the meeting early. As the director/supervisor, what could have been done to address this situation before it became a problem? Example responses to Scenario:
 Scenario about staff team building: A group of staff members have decorated one table in the staff lounge that they usually sit at. They replace fresh flowers with real ones and set up pretty placemats on that one table. When other staff members sit at the table, this group of staff become upset. As the director/supervisor, what would you do in this scenario? Example responses to Scenario:
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Scenario about stress with children: Alexis is a young infant in your classroom. You have noticed that when the overhead lights are on Alexis does not make eye contact and pushes you away when you try to pick them up. What would you do in this scenario? Example responses to Scenario:
 Scenario about stress with children: Tabby is a new toddler in your classroom. You have noticed that she covers her ears a lot throughout the day. This prevents Tabby from participating in your classroom activities since she is focused on covering her ears. What would you do in this scenario? Example responses to Scenario:
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Scenario about Inclusive Classrooms: Lincoln is a 5-year-old who is joining your classroom in a few weeks. Lincoln's parents mentioned that he uses a wheelchair most of the time during your first meeting. They tell you that he mostly likes to be in his wheelchair and that if he gets down onto the floor to play, he will need support getting back into his chair. What modifications could you make in your current classroom to support Lincoln? Example responses to Scenario:
 Scenario about Inclusive Classrooms: A new child, Amin, has just started in your classroom and he has autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Amin has unique sensory and communication needs, and he requires specific supports and accommodations to ensure his successful participation in the classroom. Amin often misses parts of your directions for activities and does not want to participate in new sensory-related activities. What could you do to help Amin be able to do well in your classroom? Example responses to Scenario:
Comment below how you would handle either of the scenarios.  Scenario about Social Milestones: James, who is 4 years old, will only play with Tricia throughout the day and no other children. Are James’s actions developmentally appropriate? Why or why not? Example responses to Scenario:
 Scenario about Language Milestones: Jarrette, who is in second grade, has been using inappropriate language. Are Jarrette’s actions developmentally appropriate? Why or why not? How would you react to the language? Example responses to Scenario:
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 Scenario about Physical Milestones: Clark is 2 ½ years old. He has started to refuse to play while he is outside. He will sit on the ground by the gate or on a bench. His teachers will roll a ball to him and he will refuse to play with it. Inside the classroom he loves to dance and play moving games on the carpet. What could his teachers do to encourage Clark to play and use his gross motor skills outside as well as inside? Example responses to Scenario:
 Scenario about Emotional Milestones: Gretchen is 13 months old. She is the “tester” in the classroom. If her teacher puts a cup of paint on the table next to her to help another child, Gretchen will stick her hand it in. If her teacher sets a bucket of foam blocks on a shelf while grabbing other toys, Gretchen will pull it down and crawl away. What reason could you presume that Gretchen is acting the way that she is? Is this typical? Example responses to Scenario:
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 Bean Bag Activity: Provide each child with a bean bag and direct them to balance it on their head You can make it more difficult by having them try balancing it while hopping or trying to balance it on one knee, etc. Scenario about Adaptive Classroom Activities: Nathan is a 4 year old in your classroom that uses a wheelchair. He isn't able to join in on the bean bag activity exactly the same way as the other children in your class. He does have full use of his upper body including his arms. Example responses to Scenario:
 Tissue Paper Kicking Activity: Stick the tissue paper vertically on a soft surface. Place infant on their back with their feet against the tissue paper allowing them to kick the tissue paper. Scenario about Adaptive Classroom Activities: Jackelina is an 8 month old in your classroom with gross motor delays. She doesn't kick her feet very often but you don't want to leave her out of this activity. Example responses to Scenario:
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