[Erica]

Listening, interacting, intuitively responding, and engaging are all important exchanges with children. Just sitting and engaging in block building could be a positive exchange.

[Jenny Brown]

You have to build up resiliency. For example when you are playing a board game with a child we often want to let the child win for the child’s sake. But to build resiliency you should just play the game and if the child wins great, if the child loses they will have to respond and this gives children a chance to practice how to cope.

[Rey Fairburn]

Some responsive exchanges could include listening to what the child cares about and is interested in and asking them more about that, letting them know that they are safe and welcomed.

[Irene Brewster]

Responsive exchanges I may want to use in everyday interactions with children would include listening to their emotions and helping them work through them, giving full attention when they are talking, and speaking to them with intention.

[Michelle Farmer]

Talking, playing and frequent interaction gives me many opportunities to have responsive exchanges with the children. It also allows for me to notice if the child is responding normally or if they may need more attention to what is going on with them.

[Gabrielle Ogilvie]

– Child: “Look what I made!”

You: “Wow, that’s amazing! I love how creative you are!”

– Child: “I’m scared of the dark.”

You: “I understand. Sometimes the dark can feel a little spooky. Would you like a night light?”

– Child: “I don’t want to share my toy.”

You: “I understand you really like that toy. How about we take turns playing with it?”

– Child: “I’m sad because my friend moved away.”

You: “I can see why you’re feeling sad. It’s tough when friends move. Would you like to draw a picture for your friend?”

Remember, responding with empathy and understanding helps children feel heard and supported.

[bahareh rahimkhani]

Making sure you and child have supportive relationship, paling with the kids , eating with the kids , talking with the kids and eye to eye, smiling any time

[Alexa]

being supportive and having open and honest conversations and interactions with kids

[Marissa]

It showed me that everyone is made to bounce back, and can hold a ton of stress

[Hafso Egal]

In everyday interactions with children, I use responsive exchanges such as open-ended questions, active listening, reflective statements, narrating and expanding on their activities, and problem-solving together to encourage communication, validate emotions, and promote learning and growth.

[ruthi mathis]

We can use the example of when we are painting and get frustrated when are colors blend together and we don’t like it, we get frustrated and upset, and then we let that feeling go and start over with clean water and a new color; or we have a hard moment at recess because our friend fell and scratched their knee, we were worried, but they were okay in the end. We talk about these things. Our friend was sad and bounced back. How we can take care of each other or be strong and sad at the same time.

[Kaylie]

Building trust through daily conversations and asking about their interests or complimenting their hair or clothing. Make them feel loved and heard.

[Tamara Dykstra]

Take actual time to listen to the child so you can really understand what is really going on. Observe how the child reacts to certain situations especially if it seems stressful to them. If you see if the child acts out shuts down completely or hides then you need to step to support the child by showing them a healthy way to build the needed skills to manage stress and cope adversity. Children need adults that show they respect care and are always there for them.

[Eva]

Responsive exchanges might include active listening, responding to a students needs and emotions appropriately, reassuring when a child is disregulated.

[Alena]

It is IMPORTANT to do the following: establish trusting relationships, and create a positive environment in the classroom; listen to children and respond; support and explain what emotions are; play together, read smart educational books to children; Teach your child breathing exercises so that the child can use deep breathing (“Blow out the Candle” exercise) if the child feels stressed.