Child Care Basics
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Children learn through relationships
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laisha
MemberAugust 22, 2025 at 9:52 pmbe fully present, listen actively, respect their feelings, mode warmth & respect.
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Great insights, Laisha! Being present and respectful truly fosters strong connections with children. Keep sharing your wisdom!
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Mallory B
MemberAugust 23, 2025 at 12:38 amI would tell them to play, talk and get to know the child, use positive reinforcement and redirect if they do unsafe behaviors these things will show them you are safe person to be around
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Great insights, Mallory! Building trust through play and communication is essential for fostering strong connections with children.
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Breanna
MemberAugust 23, 2025 at 4:44 pmI would suggest having greater transparency with the parents. The parents want to see their children engaged in educational activities and they want to share in that experience. The parents are some of our greatest allies in the pursuit of helping nurture and foster growth with children.
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Meet the kids where they are at and interact directly with them. Play and engage with them regularly in a kind and empathetic way. Try not to miss any serves, and make sure that you are returning them appropriately.
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Building strong, meaningful connections with children is the foundation of high-quality early learning. Like being present, use warm and respectful language, follow the child’s lead, be consistent and predictable, notice and celebrate the small things, use “special time” regularly, show that you care every day, build a positive classroom culture, reflect on your own practice and keep learning.
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Gabriela Franco
MemberAugust 24, 2025 at 8:37 pmescuchar a los ninos con atencion, mostrar interes en lo que dicen ,usar un lenguaje positivo, jugar y participar, en sus activididades y darles rutinas Clara’s para que SE sientan seguros y valorando.
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wendoly
MemberAugust 24, 2025 at 10:22 pmlistening ,playing, engaging with them. Allow them to take lead on class jobs, activities
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Great insights, Wendoly! Listening and engaging truly foster connections and empower children to take ownership in the classroom.
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Kos Abdi
MemberAugust 25, 2025 at 6:14 amListen to the children and let them lead conversations
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Great advice, Kos! Listening empowers children and fosters meaningful connections, promoting their confidence and engagement in the classroom.
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Elise
MemberAugust 25, 2025 at 9:35 pmI would advise other Early Learning Providers to listen attentively without interrupting, follow each child’s interests during play, offer consistent attention and positive reinforcement, and create a safe, welcoming environment where children feel valued and understood.
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Great advice, Elise! Your emphasis on attentive listening and a welcoming environment is essential for building strong connections with children.
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Kellie
MemberAugust 27, 2025 at 6:37 pmUse the Serve and Return practice.
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kadra arre
MemberAugust 28, 2025 at 12:31 amI would advise other Early Learning Providers to spend time really listening to children, showing interest in what they say and do. Be warm, patient, and consistent so children feel safe and trusted. Also, join in their play, encourage their ideas, and celebrate their efforts. This helps children feel valued and builds strong, positive connections.
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put the effort in to ask genuine questions to get to know the child, find out what their interest are, help them when they are having a hard time, and making sure the child feels secure and safe mentally and physically.
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Great insights, Jayme! Building genuine connections through understanding and support fosters a nurturing classroom environment. Keep it up!
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jacklynn naisher
MemberAugust 31, 2025 at 12:01 pmspend time with the kids and play with them and also helps them by communicating and love problem with them
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Great advice, Jacklynn! Building connections through play and communication fosters trust and strengthens relationships with children.
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Ainsley
MemberSeptember 3, 2025 at 8:57 pmSpend some one on one time, focusing on serve and return.
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Great insight, Ainsley! One-on-one time truly enhances connections and fosters meaningful interactions in early learning environments.
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Samantha M
MemberSeptember 3, 2025 at 9:07 pmWhat advice would you give to other Early learning Providers who want to build connections with children in their classroom? The advice I would give to other Early learning Providers would be to listen closely and hear children’s ideas by giving them full attention and making them feel valued.
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Great advice, Samantha! Actively listening fosters trust and encourages children to express themselves, strengthening connections.
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