[Kate]

To connect with kiddos in your classroom, keep it real and relatable. Show genuine interest in what they’re into, crack some jokes, and don’t be afraid to get a little silly! Be present, listen to their stories, and make them feel valued and understood. Remember, building connections is all about creating a fun and supportive environment where kids feel seen, heard, and appreciated.

[Jennifer McGarvey]

To pause and take time to connect.

[Sasha]

Get on their level. When they are playing or doing an activity, get down to their eye level and interact with them or ask questions. Always do your best to return a serve when it is given and if you can’t at the moment communicate it with them so they still feel heard.

[Kaitlin Hudspeth]

Advice I would give is connect with the kids by listening to them, reading with them, singing and doing fun activities that will bring them closer to you and make them want to do more things like this with you.

[Diana]

Always communicate with children and build trust. When you build trust with the child you create a safe environment for them and they open up more.

[Bethany Greenwood]

Have as much interaction with the children as possible.

[Akiyo]

I would advise other Early learning Providers who want to build connections with children in their classroom to have positive interactions with each child throughout the day, allow child-led play, and listen to them, letting them know they are heard.

[María H]

Resolver los problemas de buena manera entre los niños para que se construyan relaciones de empatía y amistad. Hablar mucho con los niños y explicarle las situaciones y acciones que ellos realizan y las consecuencias de lo que pasaría si ellos no obedecen o acatan las instrucciones que los maestros les dan en el centro de aprendizaje en lugar de imponerles medidas un poco más severas, tratar si se puede de conectar más con ellos de manera individual. Mantener una excelente interacción y comunicación padres/ proveedores.

[Paula]

Build personal relationships with each child, recognizing their strengths, interests and unique personalities. Adapting to each child’s individual needs creates a sense of connection and trust.

[sasikala]

Spend lots of time interacting with the children in your care. Let them help plan activities, play with them, talk to them and ask them questions that they can easily answer about the activity they are doing or about the game they are playing with other children.

[Amudha Alagarsamy]

Start with hello.It is important that all children feel welcome in your classroom. Providing a warm greeting at the start of the day can go a long way in communicating that you are glad to see them and that they are entering a safe environment where they will be taken care of.