[Rena Mateja]

I would say that children are people too so it’s important to just talk to them and let them know your here for them and that they have your attention

[Storay Hedayat]

Get to know your class as individuals. During transition days or the first few days of the new school year, take the

[Gabrielle Hedgemon]

interact with all the children in the center if you can! you never know if you’ll need to fill in one day, it is good to have those bonds and relationships with kiddos so that it can be less stressful for you , being in a new classroom with a new lead teacher,

[Raghanivedha]

What advice would you give to other Early learning Providers who want to build connections with children in their classroom?

One advice I <strong style=”font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; color: var(–bb-body-text-color);”>would you give to other Early learning Providers who want to build connections with children in their classroom is being a good listener and observer with the children.

[Tiffany]

Spend as much time as possible interacting with them. Have little discussions about items they see or let them tell you stories. They’ll feel more comfortable when they know they can talk to you.

[Kelli Cunningham]

What advice would you give to other Early learning Providers who want to build connections with children in their classroom?

Always look for the small opportunities to engage and incorporate learning based play!

[Hannah Beebe]

Make them laugh! It’s so easy to make them giggle and it’s such a fun way to connect.

[Cassandra Mares]

Be as observant as possible to each individual child in your care and always be keeping running records of their development.

[Genesis Berg]

Have a schedule and a daily routine and plan ahead. Listen to the children and their interests

[brooklyn]

I would show empathy and validate their emotions. When children feel heard and understood they are more likey to trust and confide in you. it also teaches that their feeling matter.

[Nizhoni]

Making sure no one is left out and building trust with the children.

[Kassandra]

I would say getting to know each child personally especially one to one conversation about interest/hobbies, children want to feel seen and cared for. These conversations can be held when joining them for a meal or during outdoor playtime.

[Josie]

Spend some time and listen to the child and respond accordingly. During play time take some time to sit down and play with them and interact with them. Praise them for doing a good job. Be positive when you talk to them. Be warm and opening so they feel like they can tell you anything.

[Serena Lopez Mendoza]

Listen actively, spend quality time interacting with children and making children feel valued and respected.

[Sonny Helms]

Building connections with children starts with listening to them and trying to understand how their emotions are affecting their behavior. It is important to allow them to make their own decisions and respect them as a whole being not an object for you to control.