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Children learn through relationships
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Children learn through relationships
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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.
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Get down on their level. Spend time getting to know them and really pay attention to them. Don’t get distracted too much as this could make the child not feel seen.
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play with the children, read, dance, sing become a friend to them make them feel comfortable.
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Establecer una rutina familiar diaria que incluya hábitos saludables de alimentación y sueño proporcionar un lugar y un momento hable cante lea
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Just get down and play with them. Talk with them. Comfort them when they need it.
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I recommend to my Early Learning coworkers to spend time playing, talking, paying attention to the children in their care because connection during early childhood creates boundless benefits for a developing child.
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kids are just tiny people. think “what makes me feel good about my actions or myself?” and do the appropriate version of that!
after any accomplishment people like to be celebrated, so acknowledge them!
people like to feel included in decisions about them so include them!
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Show them know you care. Listen to them. Find out what interests them. Play. Build relationships.
Be supportive, positive, offer limits and consistent rules, use positive language, don’t punish, be fair, support empathy, celebrate small successes, and have fun!
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Learn what they are interested in. Ask staff who have been there longer then you lots of questions as well as families. Engage in excited and positive manners and be ready to adapt based on childerns responses
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I think that having as many opportunities for engagement as possible is useful in early learning for building connections and relationships. We can teach and build community with the children we work with by being attentive when they’re problem solving, assisting with interpersonal conflicts, and overall “good citizen” characteristics. Teach kindness, teach acceptance, teach self-advocacy.
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Interacting with the children, showing attentiveness towards their interests and active supervision
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one on one time, and play
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To build strong connections with children in your classroom, consider these tips:
- Listen Actively: Pay full attention to what children say, respond thoughtfully, and show genuine interest in their thoughts and feelings. This builds trust and makes children feel valued.
- Engage in Play: Participate in children’s play activities. This not only helps build rapport but also allows you to understand their interests and developmental needs better.
- Be Consistent: Maintain consistent routines and responses. Predictability helps children feel secure and understand what to expect from you.
- Show Empathy: Acknowledge children’s emotions and experiences. Validate their feelings and provide comfort and support when needed.
- Create a Welcoming Environment: Design a classroom that is warm, inviting, and reflects the diversity and interests of the children. This makes them feel at home and respected.
- Communicate Clearly: Use age-appropriate language and clear instructions. Be patient and take the time to explain things in ways they can understand.
- Encourage Independence: Give children opportunities to make choices and take on responsibilities. This boosts their confidence and sense of autonomy.
- Celebrate Achievements: Recognize and celebrate children’s efforts and successes, no matter how small. This reinforces positive behavior and encourages continued growth.
- Involve Families: Build strong partnerships with families by keeping them informed and involved in their children’s learning and development. This creates a supportive network around each child.
- Reflect and Adapt: Regularly reflect on your interactions and seek feedback. Be willing to adapt your approaches to meet the unique needs of each child.
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The advice I would give to connect with them, is to remember to give unconditional love and support, to have patience, to have attentive listening with the children, to engage and play with them, and to also connect with your colleagues and the families of the children.
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My advice would be to install 1 on 1 time with you and each student in the classroom at least once a week. This 1 on 1 time will allow the children to build trust, comfort, and joy while working with their teacher.
