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About Cindy Caporaso
Expertise
I can answer questions in various areas of child development including ages and stages, how to foster growth in the development of young children, what to look for in early childhood centers and in early childhood providers. and ways to stimulate a child`s natural curiosity.

Experience
I have been working in the field of Early Childhood Education for over 25 years. I hold a B.A. degree in Education and a Master of Education in Human Development. I alsop provide training to early childhood educators rlating to their work. Currently, I am teaching a Child Development Associate course at my school. I am also the kindergarten teacher. In the past, I have been the lead teacher for children from infancy through school-age.

Organizations
NAEYC

Education/Credentials
B.A. degree in Education 1980
M.Ed degree in Human Development/Counseling 1986

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Early Childhood Education - help children share ideas

Expert: Cindy Caporaso - 10/26/2009

Question
Hi Cindy,
Please, Sally is one of the older children in the children service centre and likes to assist in organising and playing games with younger children. I would like her to organise some simple indoor games to play with younger children in the afternoon.
How would I help Sally to share her ideas, discuss limitations and solve problems that may arise in the indoor games she wishes to organise? If some of the ideas cannot be made due to resource limitations, safety factors or legal requirements, how would I acknowledge this and discuss possible options and alternatives with Sally?

Thank you for your help Cindy

Regard Emma

Answer
I do this in my program daily!

It comes with experience and trust. Trust her as I trust Peter in this role. He will make mistakes...i.e. have moments where he is too bossy...but the kids will let him know and I will guide him. I remind him that he has to follow the same rules (Respect and so forth) that we all signed and agreed upon in the beginning of the year.

I try not to interfere, but I do take him aside at times to offer suggestions or an idea on how to do something differently. He has grown and is thriving here. His leadership skills are developing and his self-esteem is sailing!

Give her room to make mistakes and to learn...don't drill her with rules...let her have the experience...she may fail in the beinning but trust that she will grow! Don't let her be afraid to take risks...or to make mistakes!

Cindy

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