[Nguyen Vo]

Please ask open-ended questions, show that you are actively listening to them, and share a part of you for them to connect with each other.

[kate]

Advice I would give other early learning providers is to try and make things fun and think of ways you would have liked to been taught. Remember to “return and serve” and get down on their level. Be an active listener whenever possible and make the environment a true community where everyone helps.

[Samantha Crosby]

Talk to kids, read play games and make sure to engage with them whenever possible in a positive manner

[Sabrina]

be interactive and listen to a child and what they are saying, return the act by talking back to them. Join them during snacks and play games with them.

[Sherri Cason]

When you get down to children’s level and play with them they will grow closer to you. Nothing touches a little ones heart then quality time doing what they enjoy most. Eating and playing. lol!

[Mary]

Using active listening and engagement is so important. Having a child feel heard means they trust you more and will be more receptive to instruction and care.

[Ryley H]

Spending quality time, having intentional interactions, and using engaged/ active listening.

[Madilyn]

I would say be engaged and maximize the time you have with each child.

[Maira Sanchez]

Get to know each child individually and be consistently warm and approachable. Create a safe and nurturing environment.

[Junga]

To build connections with children in the classroom, early learning providers should actively listen, be consistent and reliable, respect individual differences, engage in shared activities, offer positive reinforcement, create a safe and nurturing environment, and communicate with families. These practices help children feel valued, secure, and supported, fostering a positive and effective learning experience.

[Clarissa Dickinson]

my advice for childcare providers to help build positive relationships is to listen to the children in your care, create the serve and return dynamics and try your best to not interrupt or disrupt the children when they are talking

[Heather Mueller]

Be present so one can return a child’s “serve”. Be active in supervision. Notice, listen and ask open ended questions. Have “special time” with each child to connect and learn from the child.

[Madeleine Danna]

Participate in serve and return. Get on the level of the children and participate in their activities. Listen to them and show them respect.

[anna]

I would advise them to get down on their level everyday of they can, interacting and asking all kinds of questions. Always start the day positively and maybe with a kind compliment and a smile. Have a few solid routines.

[Sinead]

Find common interests or ask the child what they are interested in and allow them time to talk about it. Share what you are interested in as well so that the child learns about you.

Listen actively to the child, ask questions, stay engaged

Follow up on commitments

BE consistent