Child Care Basics
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Children learn through relationships
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Children learn through relationships
Raghanivedha replied 1 day, 23 hours ago 100 Members · 302 Replies
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I would advise that the caregiver take the time to interact with each child one on one to being building a connection with them. Asking about their day, family, interests or what they are doing can allow the child an opportunity to share with you and gain comfortability.
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I think listening and spending time together one-on-one as well as in a group setting, is crucial. You build a relationship by building trust.
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Everything that happens in learning is based on the context of a student’s connection with their teacher. It’s important.
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Katie R.
MemberMarch 26, 2023 at 3:37 amI love using circle time to connect with the children. It is a focused time where everyone can practice listening to one another and allows adequate time to listen to the kids’ stories and learn how they think.
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Echo
MemberMarch 27, 2023 at 6:24 pmshow interest in things that they love, have them teach you about it
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Organize and implement some time to spend with the child individually to get to know them so that the students don’t feel left out or isolated.
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Kyle Garvin
MemberMarch 31, 2023 at 8:46 pmget down to the child’s level, look directly at them, have a warm inviting expression on your face
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Tawna
MemberApril 3, 2023 at 2:50 amI would say go out of your way to connect with children who don’t make friendships as easy as the other kids. Remain open and share your time with as many kids a possible.
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Jenny
MemberApril 3, 2023 at 8:20 amTry to interact with a different child every 30 minutes. Include yourself in what they’re playing with and show interest, take turns during play and make conversations about their interests, ask what they’re doing and really listen when they tell you (ask questions that repeat their statements).
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Venkata Surya Subbalakshmi Mangipudi
MemberApril 4, 2023 at 7:47 pmMake sure you try your best to do the serve and return with the children and make sure they feel like they have some sort of a control over their day. Also, have meaningful conversations they can participate in.
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Deborah
MemberApril 5, 2023 at 6:47 amlisten; get on their level, look them in the eye, be positive and encouraging, worry less about your schedule and more about their experience
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sherlyn Edison
MemberApril 6, 2023 at 7:39 amsome advice I would give is to really be open to getting know each child listen and interact with the child by playing, painting ,coloring and really listen to the child when there trying to communicate with you.
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I would tell Early learning Providers who want to build connections with children in their classroom to find toys/activities that are engaging for the children. I would also do get-to-know-you activities.
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Madison A
MemberApril 11, 2023 at 7:13 pmActive supervision is vital to a smooth running classroom.
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Making efforts to connect one on one with each child at some point throughout the day / throughout the week, giving them genuine moments of connection through listening.