[Kaitlyn Mitchell]

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.

[Anna]

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.

[john]

Everything that happens in learning is based on the context of a student’s connection with their teacher. It’s important.

[Katie R.]

I 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.

[Echo]

show interest in things that they love, have them teach you about it

[Shy]

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.

[Kyle Garvin]

get down to the child’s level, look directly at them, have a warm inviting expression on your face

[Tawna]

I 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.

[Jenny]

Try 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).

[Venkata Surya Subbalakshmi Mangipudi]

Make 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.

[Deborah]

listen; get on their level, look them in the eye, be positive and encouraging, worry less about your schedule and more about their experience

[sherlyn Edison]

some 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.

[Hannah]

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.

[Madison A]

Active supervision is vital to a smooth running classroom.

[Anna Coble]

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.