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Child Care Basics
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Children learn through relationships
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Children learn through relationships
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As the teacher/caregiver, you are a part of the classroom just as much as the kiddos are. You have to connect with them individually and at a group level, and don’t make yourself appear so above and unreachable. Eating with children, talking about your personal (work appropriate) feelings and stories, playing games with them and let them see you mess up too. Know them well enough to know when they seem different, maybe from illness or another issue going on in their personal life. Be the person that looks out for them always, they may feel like no one does.
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To build a connect with a child, you need to engage them. Paying attention to their needs and meeting their emotional and physical needs builds trust. Responding to them is important. Speaking kindly and showing them warmth and appropriate affection is needed. Spending quality time with each child to enable you to know their personalities and temperament.
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I would say just sit with them get on their level. Act like you don’t know much and you will learn how much they know and have to say.
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What advice would you give to other Early learning Providers who want to build connections with children in their classroom?
– Ask the child questions for example what they like, what they are doing and if they need help.
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interact with them and play with them rather than just watching
actively contain supervision of everyone
Get to know each child individually to an extent where they feel comfortable going to you for things.
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I think it is important for a child care provider to be available and sometimes this is as simple as telling a child they are heard or that you are listening. It can be difficult as one person tending to multiple children at once but when they know you are there and will give them the attention they ask for then they will have a better response to waiting.
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Classroom jobs, engage in play with them, offer choices, set boundaries, have a routine
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I would talk to the kids and sit down to read with them. We could also sing a song and do fun activities that will bring them closer to you and allow them want to do more things with you.
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What advice would you give to other Early learning Providers who want to build connections with children in their classroom?
Interaction with the children as much as possible, and using the serve and return method
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Make the child feel safe and welcome. When doing serve and return activities, make sure to stay engaged with them and their interest, follow their lead. Make sure the child feels connected and respected, treat them as you would a tiny adult. Be interested in what they are interested in, and ask questions that can’t be answered with a simple “yes/no” answer.
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Try to work with the children one-on-one if possible to really get to know your students well, ensure every child feels taken care of, make sure they feel safe/secure in their environment, make sure children get enough time outside and time to get to know the other kids around them, etc.
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To build connections with children in their classroom, early learning providers should prioritize active listening and empathy, seeking to understand each child’s individual interests, needs, and emotions. Creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where children feel valued, respected, and encouraged to express themselves fosters strong connections and supports their overall development.
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Give them love ,attention, listen to them.Play with them get to know them.
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Spending time and interacting helps connect better with the child, especially learning their ways of being, likes, and dislikes, the child would be more fond of their teachers who express they care.
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Paying attention to children needs and meeting their emotional and physical needs builds trust. Speaking kindly and showing them warmth and appropriate affection is needed.
