[Maya]

You need to make sure that you were at their level speaking softly. Interacting with them. Helping them out with other interactions with other children. Making sure that they are able to show you what they want or what they mean if they cannot express it. Make sure you take out time out of your day to listen to them. Perhaps something is wrong and instead of saying no you are welcome to say all done or not available right now. If the child is asking a question you may say you are welcome to do this work with that friend. That way it is a positive thing. And not negative.

[Kiley Kaye]

Responsive exchanges can be as simple as checking in with a child when you notice that they are acting upset or exhibiting challenging behavior, especially if this is not typical for the child. Speaking with the child in a manner that validates them as their own person, and drawing the child in to games and activities with you and the other children can also be huge in developing their own self confidence and emotional regulation.

[maria]

I always want my students to feel that the classroom environment is a safe place and they are supported and loved. I do this by connecting with them and caring for them daily.

[HK]

I think making sure you build trust and a safe environment for the children in the classroom by responding to their needs in a calm way and making sure they feel respected and heard. We should all try to be a person they feel comfortable and secure. Even when they act out, we should remain calm and offer them a safe space to cool down, and help them regulate their emotions.

[Amber]

You may want to spend one on one time reading a book, or playing a game with a child, so they know that if something happens, there is someone who cares about them who they can go to for support.

[Brienne]

Provide support and attention by communication, providing safe environment, provide safety, creating a trustworthy relationships.

[melissa]

Interact with the child frequently and grow a trust with this child. Play with the child and be very gentle.

[Ella]

Giving children a safe and fun space to be in and helping them express their emotions when they need to would help them build resiliency

[Hannah]

Interact with the child, talk with them, ask them questions, and use the services and return method frequently with them. Be engaged in conversation with the child especially if they are sharing about their struggles, personal life, home life, or passions.

[Matthew]

Examples of responsive exchanges include acknowledging the child when they speak, listening to them when they speak, and telling them you will give them your entire attention in a moment—even if you are busy. give them a place that is secure, encouraging, and loving. Assist them in processing their feelings.

[Jamie]

Your post of assisting them in processing their feelings is perfect. They need your guidance and role modeling. Thank you.

[Ellie]

Making it clear to the child that you are on their side, that you want to support them, and that you aren’t going to “flip a switch” and start yelling at them. By building their trust, they will feel more secure, and will be able to learn better.

[Rebekah]

Some examples of responsive exchanges you may want to use in everyday interactions with children are building strong relationships. Children are not born with resiliency, but it is built through supportive relationships with parents, coaches, teachers, caregivers, and other adults. Caring relationships also provide the context for teaching children skills—like coping and adapting—that help them learn to manage their stress and strengthen their natural resilience.

[Nathalie]

Listening to the child, maintaining eye contact letting the child know you are listening. Offering the child sensory toys to relive stress, or offering them quiet time to destress.

[Tim]

Building a caring trusting relationship, show interest in a child’s life, help them recognize and be able to identify their feelings/experiences, provide possible coping mechanisms when challenging behaviors show up…

[eric]

Asking the child if everything ok and really listening to the answer Knowing the child well enough o know something is wrong and sit and do a quiet activity with the child that allows the to talk and express their feelings in their own way and time