Child Care Basics
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Responsive exchanges with children
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Encourage the kids activity and always give then eye contact.Say the motivational words and encouraging words
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Malin Adams
MemberMay 19, 2025 at 3:22 am<pre data-placeholder=”Übersetzung” data-ved=”2ahUKEwim-tjf76uNAxUGBzQIHf17IdUQ3ewLegQICRAV” aria-label=”Übersetzter Text: Interaction with the children is very important, as are role-playing games or games that encourage conversation. Additionally, I would simply give the children a friendly smile and make sure they know they can come to me. A loving touch can also be very important.”>Interaction with the children is very important, as are role-playing games or games that encourage conversation. Additionally, I would simply give the children a friendly smile and make sure they know they can come to me. A loving touch can also be very important.
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Great insights, Malin! Your emphasis on smiles and touch highlights the importance of building trust and connection with children.
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Communicating, playing, and doing activities with them.
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Great examples, Claire! Engaging in communication and play fosters strong connections and enhances children’s learning experiences.
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Examples of responsive exchange you may use everyday. listening, understanding, being heard, patience, positive attitude, interactive activities, and playing with the children. Children need to feel understood and loved even if you are not family.
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I can say, “I see you’re working hard on that puzzle!” or “You look sad, do you want to talk?” I can also ask, “What would you like to play today?” to show I care and listen.
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Great examples, Poojitha! Your responses truly reflect empathy and attentiveness, fostering a supportive environment for children.
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Eddie
MemberMay 25, 2025 at 1:31 amMaking conversation with children, letting them know you care and pay attention. Maybe let them know that what we do in life is similar to what they do might help with a connection. For example: What did you have for breakfast? mmmm cereal. Oh, I love cereal too. I don’t like chocolate but I like oatmeal… etc.
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Great examples, Eddie! Engaging in shared experiences fosters connection and shows children their thoughts matter. Keep it up!
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estela elizabeth ramos henriquez
MemberMay 26, 2025 at 7:20 pm<font style=”vertical-align: inherit;”><font style=”vertical-align: inherit;”>es necesario poner en practica metodos de comunicasion efectiva donde exista la escucha activa, para asi generar un ambiente de confianza y participacion de los niños, asi como generar un ambiente seguro para que puedan desenvolverse sin ningun problema </font></font>
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Great insights, Estela! Active listening fosters trust and safety, essential for encouraging children’s participation and development.
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Serve and return! Engage with the child in a meaningful way by playing, talking, and responding to any cues they may give you.
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Great insight, Hannah! Serve and return is essential for building strong connections and enhancing communication skills in children.
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During learning center time, I like to walk around the room and check in with the groups of children playing. I might ask a few questions or make a few comments about what they are doing in their play. Maybe they ask me to read them a book or help with a puzzle they are putting together.
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Great examples, Nicole! Your proactive engagement fosters connection and supports children’s learning through meaningful interactions. Keep it up!
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Responsive exchanges like ” it’s okay to feel upset, I’m here with you” or “you worked hard on that, tell me about it” help children feel understood, supported, and build emotional resilience in everyday moments.
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Evelyn, great examples! Your responses truly foster emotional support and connection, enhancing children’s resilience and understanding. Keep it up!
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Deepika Sharma
MemberMay 31, 2025 at 2:35 pmYou did it!Are you okay?Tell me about your picture.Thank you for helping.What made you smile?you should respond kindly to them.
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Great examples, Deepika! Your responses show empathy and encourage children to express their feelings and thoughts. Keep it up!
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Bailey
MemberJune 1, 2025 at 8:09 pmHelping talk through emotions, giving a name to their feelings. Showing them respect during conversations with eye contact and full attention
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Great insights, Bailey! Naming emotions and providing respectful attention fosters strong connections and emotional understanding in children.
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Actively listening to the child as they describe the previous day or weekend, expressing genuine interest and excitement. Playing games together and tailoring projects to be done together with their interests so they feel seen.
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Great examples, Tabitha! Actively engaging and personalizing interactions fosters connection and helps children feel valued and understood.
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Asking open ended questions and listening to their responses is probably the most important tool we have as educators. It shows we value their thoughts and opinions, gives them time to express their views, and lets us learn more about them. When we engage in these types of conversations, we are helping kids feel safe, which in turn leads to better outcomes and more resilience.
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Viridiana
MemberJune 10, 2025 at 7:41 pmMaking eye contact while doing activities. Also doing some activities to include them as part of the role play