Infant Classroom Management, Part 1: Foundations
Build essential teamwork skills for managing an infant classroom. Learn effective communication, shared responsibilities, and strategies for a supportive learning environment.
Infant Classroom Management, Part 1: Foundations
Welcome!
Learning Objectives
Understanding Infant Classrooms
Classroom Management
How Do You Know When an Infant-Toddler Classroom is WORKING?
Classroom Management Looks Different with Infants
Classroom Management Looks Different with Infants 2
The Realities of an Infant Classroom
Relationships Are the Foundation for Learning
The Infant Classroom Juggling Act
Responding to Babies' Needs
Responding to Babies' Needs
Triage Thinking
Triage Thinking 2
Scenario
Scenario: How to Respond
Scenario 2
Working Together in Real Time
Working Together in Real Time 2
Safety Needs vs Comfort Needs
Scenario
You Don't Have to Do Everything at Once
You Don't Have to Do Everything at Once 2
Working as a Team
Teamwork Matters
Divide & Conquer
Divide & Conquer 2
What Strong Teamwork Looks Like
Handoffs
Handoff 2
What NOT to Do During Handoffs
Scenario
Scenario 2
Scenario 3
Rotating Responsibilities
Primary Caregivers
Primary Caregiver System in Action
Quality Child Care: Caring for Infants
Wrap Up & Reflection
Key Takeaways
Reflection of Learning
Looking Ahead to Part 2