Josephine Lau Mei Yee

A little about me

I lead a Playgroup group and give settling in the time it needs. Beginning a new setting can involve big changes for a young child and family, so I want our communication to be specific and honest. A short message is most useful when it says what happened that day, rather than offering a general reassurance that might not reflect the experience.

Belonging grows through familiar routines, steady relationships and time to become comfortable. I pay attention to how the child responds and to what the family has told us about useful ways to support them. Those observations can guide a next conversation, but they do not need to become a judgement about progress or a comparison with other children.

I look for practical tools that help teachers capture details and communicate clearly while leaving the actual account in adult hands. A template can remind me to be concrete, but the message still has to reflect what I observed. I also want learning expectations to stay proportionate to my current professional training, with support available when a question calls for it.