[Tony Muller]

Exchanges provide children with security, emotional validation, and opportunities to learn and practice coping mechanisms.

[Trainer]

Great insight, Tony! Your emphasis on emotional validation highlights the importance of nurturing strong, supportive relationships with children.

[Niktylia y.]

Talking with children about things they’re interested in and truly listen. Activity time in areas that they enjoy and actively engage with them. Respect their feelings and emotions and provide a safe space for them.

[Trainer]

Great points, Niktylia! Engaging in their interests and respecting their feelings fosters meaningful connections and encourages open communication.

[Corrie Laird]

<div>Getting down on a child’s level, making eye contact, and listening closely when they share something.</div>

[Trainer]

Great examples, Corrie! Engaging at their level fosters connection and shows children their voices matter. Keep it up!

[laisha]

reflecting feelings and actions CHILD “I cant do this puzzle!”TEACHER “It looks frustrating. You’re really trying hard. Lets look at it together”

[Trainer]

Great example, Laisha! Acknowledging feelings fosters a supportive environment and encourages collaboration in problem-solving.

[Mallory B]

Listen to the child when they are talking suggest activities to do to together to encourage them to open up, and comfort them in times of sadness

[Trainer]

Great insights, Mallory! Listening and suggesting activities fosters connection and emotional support in children’s interactions.

[Breanna]

Building healthy coping skills takes time. But things to consider are buffering toxic stress, model healthy regulation, facilitate “co-regulation”, and helping build healthy routines.

[Sarah]

Some examples of responsive exchanges would be listening attentively when a child has something to share, giving choices to children when they need guidance during transitions or play times, and addressing challenging behaviors gently and firmly with children.

[Hannah Lou]

Acknowledge feelings, encourage independence, promoting problem-solving, using clear and positive guidance. These exchanges are grounded in empathy, respect and clear communication – helping children feel seen, heard, and supported in learning and growing.

[Fyn Rose]

For responsive exchanges you want to make sure you’re following the “serve and return” model, and not missing out on any serves from the children in your care. You want to be responsive and show that you are listening when they share/say things. It’s good to maintain eye contact (when appropriate) and get on their level so that they know that you’re listening to them.

[Gabriela Franco]

cundo UN veo que UN nino SE frusta decirles: veo que estas molesto ,quieres que TE ayuden o lo intents Otra vez?

[Trainer]

Great example, Gabriela! Acknowledging feelings and offering help fosters emotional understanding and encourages resilience in children.

[wendoly]

listening to the child, daily interactions with them, help build and promote healthy strong connectionsdo activities to help relief stress

[Trainer]

Great insights, Wendoly! Listening and engaging in activities fosters strong connections and supports children’s emotional well-being. Keep it up!

[Kos Abdi]

Listening and acknowledging the child’s words.

[Trainer]

Great point, Kos! Acknowledging a child’s words fosters trust and encourages open communication, essential for their development.

[Kellie]

Some examples would be listening and allowing the child to make a different choice and giving them the tools to make the right choice in a loving way.

[kadra arre]

<ul data-start=”107″ data-end=”571″>When a child shows me their drawing, I might say, <em data-start=”159″ data-end=”229″>“I see you used lots of blue and green. Tell me about your picture.” If a child says, <em data-start=”251″ data-end=”269″>“I can’t do it,” I can respond with, <em data-start=”290″ data-end=”350″>“I hear you’re feeling frustrated. Let’s try it together.” When a child shares a story, I could lean in and say, <em data-start=”409″ data-end=”459″>“Wow, that sounds exciting! What happened next?” If a child is upset, I might say, <em data-start=”498″ data-end=”569″>“I can see you’re sad. Do you want a hug or some quiet time with me?”

[Jayme Smith]

lots of time to talk with them about their day, playing games with them or helping them with homework.

[Trainer]

Great examples, Jayme! Engaging in conversations and play fosters strong connections and supports children’s learning and development.