- Subgroup of
-
-
Child Care Basics
Organizer:
- Organized by
-
-
Children learn through relationships
-
Children learn through relationships
-
Try to “return” each “serve.” Give the children special tasks. Ask for their help. Get to know them, ask about them, have conversations.
-
Great advice, Bailey! Engaging children through tasks and conversations fosters meaningful connections and builds a supportive classroom community.
-
-
Be kind and listen to kids. Play with them and talk to them nicely. Show them you care. Smile and be patient. This helps kids feel safe and happy with you.
-
Great insights, Deepika! Your emphasis on kindness and patience truly highlights the importance of building strong, trusting relationships with children.
-
-
Listen to them. Ask questions. Get on their level and mirror their play. Show them that you will be physically and emotionally present with them.
-
Great insights, Allison! Active listening and mirroring play are key to building meaningful connections with children.
-
-
Learn about their interests and hobbies outside the class, but also share appropriate interests and hobbies that you do! Showing enthusiasm about them may encourage questions and you can always ask questions about their interests as well
-
Great advice, Tabitha! Sharing interests fosters connection and encourages meaningful conversations with children. Keep nurturing those relationships!
-
-
Be open to observation when it comes to the children you’re working with. They all have unique ways of interacting with others, communicating their needs, and interacting with adults and in order to provide the necessary care to each child, you have to pay attention to what it is they need in order to function.
-
Great insight, Takiyah! Observing each child’s unique interactions truly enhances connection and tailored care. Keep sharing!
-
-
look were you have something in common. elevate activities engaging opportunities and enjoy with them what you can without exaggerating
-
Great advice, Marie! Finding common ground and creating engaging activities fosters strong connections with children. Keep it up!
-
-
i think the best way is to interact with the kids, playing with them and listening to what they say and how they express themselves. If they are shy and quiet allowing them to speak when they are ready and also providing different environments like outdoor play and also structured time.
-
sing songs, focus with each child on their project or activity (one on one), ask them questions, greet them all in the morning.
-
show dont tell: show the child you know what they are doing and why they are good through expression, interest, and body language. Telling is important too but showing allows you to be present with the child.
-
Great insight, Jake! Your emphasis on non-verbal communication truly highlights the importance of being present with children.
-
-
I would offer the phrase “connection over correction” in many instances. As childcare providers, we tend to jump to the negative behavior as our focus or constantly correct children who are struggling to understand rules or put them into practice. Connecting first can open the gates of communication for children and get to the root cause of discomfort that could be leading to acting out, such as missing family, being hungry or other things. Simply correcting first wouldn’t give the provider the chance to hear what the child has to say, or if they need anything that can be helpful.
-
Great insight, Michelle! Prioritizing connection fosters trust and understanding, leading to more effective guidance for children.
-
-
To build connections with children, be present, use positive language, validate emotions, and create consistent routines. Stay calm, patient, and show empathy to support their emotional needs and build trust over time.
-
Great insights, Lliane! Your emphasis on presence and empathy is vital for fostering strong connections with children.
-
-
focus on learning about the individual children and ask them questions about themselves, it is important to foster positive relationships. provide firm and caring discipline to show you are a reliable and nurturing figure.
-
Great insights, Ruby! Building individual connections and balancing discipline with care truly enhances children’s trust and engagement.
-
-
The advice I would offer to it to return a “serve” but to also promote transparency with children such as emotions.
-
Children like to tell me about their parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters and pets. They ask me about my life and I show them pictures of my cat, rabbit and the big trucks my husband drives for work. The boys really love to see the pictures of the big fuel tanker. I also like to sing to children. They like that.
-
It’s helpful to follow their lead and find moments of joy or wonder. Interacting and being silly but also listening and making the child feel seen and heard.
-
Great insights, Audrey! Embracing joy and active listening truly fosters strong connections with children in the classroom.
-
