[Diana]

I would start with allowing the child to feel welcomed, and secure! Put yourself in their little heads, and remember how you feel in their place. I know how I feel when I have to leave my loved ones, or when I walk into a new room filled with new people and there is no one that I know that I can cling to. It’s very scary for me, imagine how they are feeling. Just open your arms to them and allow them to go through each emotion.

[Sascha]

Try to engage in some one on one time if the classroom is calm, and engage in a child-led activity similar to the ‘special time’ exercise, where the child picks the materials they’d like to play with and you can follow their lead and engage with them while they build, draw, etc. Ask them questions about what they’re creating and see if you can connect it to real life- “who lives with you in this house you’re building- is your grandma there?” to “did you have fun at the zoo with your grandparents this weekend?” Simplified, but a sweet way to bond with children.

[April]

Interacting with the children, showing interest what the children are more focused on playing in the classroom. Getting to know the children’s like and dislikes. Making sure the child build a trust to the teacher when the teacher is nice, and constant.

[Nivz]

Give some 1 on 1 time with kids.

[Jamie]

Please add more detail.

[Megan]

the more you play with the kids and interact with them, the more comfortable they are around you and the more likely they are to listen to what you have to say as well.

[skyla]

interaction is key playing and friendly talks are great

[glaiza]

The top thing I would say is get to really know the children that are in your care. Take the time to learn each child’s unique interests, strengths, and challenges, along with getting to know the families behind each child. This goes with the next thing, which is building trust and respect with each child and their families. Both children and their families want to know that they can put their trust in you to keep their children safe and properly cared for. You also want to create a welcoming and comfortable environment for the children. That can be done with how you set up your program by making sure you have a variety of appropriate learning materials, creating cozy places for quiet time, and incorporating elements of home-like comfort such as soft lighting or calming music.

[Emma]

If possible, I would try to spend as much time as you can one-on-one with a child, where they can talk you through their interests and share about themselves, which would just increase connection.

[Brooklyn]

The advice i would give is that childen love questions so asking and listening to them makes a big deal

[Priya Anand]

Be a good listener.

offer support

guide them positively

earn their trust

[veena]

My advise would be spend more time with children, make clear conversations and be initiative. When something seems off help the child to figure out the solution. Make the children curious by reading stories and find what their interests would be.

[kadija hussen]

Spending time trying to listen to the child even if they are struggling to get their words out would make them feel more comfortable coming back and speaking to you again.

[Fabian]

My advice to other early learning providers who want to build connections with children in their classroom is to be present, engaged, and responsive to each child’s unique needs and interests. Also, it is important to actively involve children in the learning process and provide opportunities for them to explore and experiment with the environment around them.

[Maria ramos Henriquez]

Sugeriría escuchar al niño, y si está ocupado cuando se acerque, hágale saber que lo ve y lo escucha y que estará bien con él, y luego, una vez que haya terminado, preste toda su atención. También escuchándolos en silencio cuando están hablando sin interrumpir esperando que terminen para luego hablar. Dándoles opciones para que puedan sentirse independientes y luego apoyados en su decisión. Pasar tiempo de calidad con ellos haciendo lo que les gusta hacer y siguiendo su ejemplo.Sugeriría escuchar al niño, y si está ocupado cuando se acerque, hágale saber que lo ve y lo escucha y que estará bien con él, y luego, una vez que haya terminado, preste toda su atención. También escuchándolos en silencio cuando están hablando sin interrumpir esperando que terminen para luego hablar. Dándoles opciones para que puedan sentirse independientes y luego apoyados en su decisión. Pasar tiempo de calidad con ellos haciendo lo que les gusta hacer y siguiendo su ejemplo.

[Jennifer]

Be loving and kind. Show compassion when needed. When firmness is needed, be consistent but not aggressive about it. Do not lose the trust they have in you. Participate in activities with them. Show interest in what they are doing or saying.