[Shy]

Lead by example. talk to them – eye level – and with gentle words.

[Katie R.]

I think engaging the child in an active conversation where we can talk about what they are feeling and figure out together why they are feeling that way. I think listening to them is one of the most important responses we can give. If the child feels comfortable sharing their thoughts and feelings, they will grow up with much stronger communication skills.

[Kyle Garvin]

providing a safe, caring, and accepting envioroment

[Jenny]

I imagine the relationship between me and my students is almost like the relationship I have with my therapist. I’m not exactly taking away their pain or their circumstances because I couldn’t, for example, cure their homelessness. I’m giving them words and guidance on how they can react to their environment. Just like a palm tree that can withstand stress and still be resilient, I can give my students the tools they need to self regulate.

[Venkata Surya Subbalakshmi Mangipudi]

Spending lots of time with them and letting them know that you are listening along with helping them explore and understand new things. also by having meaningful conversations with them.

[Deborah]

seeing their struggle and responding with calming techniques or active listening instead of anger and punishment. giving activities that help children learn to engage with the thing they struggle with in a positive manner. get on their level and try to see it their way.

[Hannah]

Responsive exchanges I use in everyday interactions with children are having lots of time for play and talking with kids about their feelings.

[sherlyn Edison]

examples of responses exchanges you may want to use in everyday interaction with children when a child comes up to you listen and interact with the child, also make sure you and the child have a good bond and relationship.

[Madison A]

Listen intently and acknowledge what you are hearing so a child is aware that you have given them your full attention.

[Anna]

Some examples of responsive exchanges: Making intentional connections with each child in class, creating moments for “special time”, and focused opportunities to listen to each individual child will help to build a relationship of trust. Modeling how to self-regulate, coaching kids in communication skills and giving them opportunities to figure out and problem solve to help build their confidence and create more resilience internally.

[ashley]

lots of time spent talking, playing, singing, and also being there with them.

[Sascha]

Building a relationship with the child is integral in being able to have responsive exchanges and helping a child manage stress as they need to feel connected to you and feel trust- work through issues with the child together and encourage them to problem solve, mostly on their own if possible but make it clear you are there to help, and that the most important thing is remaining calm and trying to think our way through things.

[Megan]

try to maintain a balanced relationship with the children, be spending time with them from coloring, to playing and just listening to what they have to say.

[Brooklyn]

Some examples may be learning about them through play or active listening

[Priya Anand]

Through positive interaction with adults the child slowly starts to move towards experiencing positive outcome and eventually learn to be more resilient.