Guidance Philosophy

My philosophy of child guidance is based around respect for children as a complete,

capable individual. It is very important to me to form a mutually respectful, trusting
relationship with each child as I would to other people. I try to earn any child’s trust by
being a kind, caring, inviting, engaging, fun, and compassionate person. I respect each
child’s individuality, personality, plus I love to hear their thoughts, perspectives, and
ideas when they want to communicate them however the can. It is my job to make sure
that children are safe socially, emotionally, and physically always. I believe that all
children are innately good, wonderful, special and uniquely gifted. I also believe that it is
my role as a teacher to help all children express the best parts of themselves and unfold
what is unique and special about them. I think that there are undesirable behaviors, but
never bad children, and it is my opportunity to help each child learn about why those
behaviors are not desirable and how to make their own good choices.
Guidance work sample and rationale

My work sample for guidance is a calm down basket. It fits this category because it can
be useful for children to use when needing help with emotions and choices in various
situations. I chose it as the best example of my work because a calm down basket can
really help guide a child’s emotions and behaviors to a better place when having a
moment. It also helps me teach a child an alternative way to help themself and how to
direct undesirable behaviors to desirable behaviors for them and others. It can also be
an escape for children with differing abilities when needing a break from their
classmates and environment. I learned about how along with a calm down basket a
child needs a designated quiet spot to retreat to when feeling overwhelmed and
overloaded by the sensory input from the immediate environment. A quiet area can be
of use for guidance by having items that can make a child very comfortable and relaxed
in order to help themselves. It also helps certain children that usually prefer to be alone
and have their own area to be for them to enjoy their day at daycare. It is even useful
during nap time if a child doesn’t sleep easily and has something quiet to do. My work
sample shows my understanding of how it is possible to guide children while creating a
sense of self-discipline in a child by showing them different ways to direct behaviors and
feelings when overwhelmed and uncomfortable.