[Kira]

Some examples of responsive exchanges:

-Active listening and responding with empathy and care

-Playing with the child and taking their lead

-Engaging with the child for an art project

-Openly discussing classroom decision-making with children

-Balance opportunities for structure and spontaneity

[chrissy]

Talking with the child, playing and having fun. Allowing the child to build a safe space with you. Letting the child know that you have their best interest in mind and are happy to help and hear what they have to say

[Callie Houghton]

Share some examples of responsive exchanges you may want to use in everyday interactions with children.

Interacting with kids, playing with them, giving them your attention, serve and return activities.

[isabella bates]

the best way to describe what I learned is to pretend I am the palm tree. Stressors in my life like financials, school, moving apartments are all different stressors I am experiencing. But I have my savings, drive and patience to fight back against the wind (stress) and not be blown over. That’s how I learned form this analogy.

[Emily]

talking, listening, acknowledging them, giving them your undivided attention and making sure they feel seen and heard.

[Briana A]

Building in that routine greeting in class circle morning time, the good morning one on one greeting walking in the door. In class we do a calming activity book where we practice calming ourselves down and tucking ourselves into our shells and taking a deep breaths, counting, and thinking of solutions or going to help.

Eye contact and responding to their serves, asking questions to engage with their play, joining when asked when possible with play. Demonstrating positive attitudes and responses about winning and losing.

[Tess Swigart]

Responsive exchanges that you may want to use in interactions with children is asking them mindful, meaningful questions that makes them wonder. Lots of talking, playing, and stimulating activities is great.

[Batool]

some examples of responsive exchange could be to listen to the child when they are talking, acknowledge them even if you are busy and let them know you will give them your full attention in a minute. provide them with safe, supportive and loving environment. Help them work through their emotions.some examples of responsive exchange could be to listen to the child when they are talking, acknowledge them even if you are busy and let them know you will give them your full attention in a minute. provide them with safe, supportive and loving environment. Help them work through their emotions.

[Asia]

asking kids what they like to do for fun, asking if they had a good weekend, complimenting them, encouraging them.

[glaiza]

Here are a few examples of responsive exchanges that can be used in everyday interactions with children.

1. Active Listening, paying full attention to the child and demonstrating interest in what they are saying.

2. Using positive reinforcement, when you recognize and praise a child’s efforts and achievements.

3. Offering choices to children, allowing them to have some control and make decisions.

4. Providing comfort and reassurance during difficult moments with emotional support.

[Claudia Cárdenas]

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[Bryanna]

Some examples of responsive exchanges you can use with children may include ask how their weekends were, responding positively when they ask you questions, showing interest when they talk to you, and clapping when someone does something good.

[Nui]

Learned a lot to help teach the kids.

[Lily]

Responsive exchanges are crucial for building positive relationships and promoting healthy development in children. Here are some examples of responsive exchanges you can use in everyday interactions:

1. Active Listening: Show genuine interest by actively listening to children when they speak. Maintain eye contact, nod or provide verbal affirmations, and ask follow-up questions to encourage them to share more.

Example: Child: “I went to the park yesterday!” Adult: “That sounds exciting! What was your favorite thing to do at the park?”

2. Reflecting Feelings: Validate children’s emotions and help them recognize and express their feelings by reflecting back what they are experiencing.

Example: Child: “I’m sad because my friend didn’t want to play with me.” Adult: “It’s tough when our friends don’t want to play. I understand why you’re feeling sad.”

3. Open-Ended Questions: Ask open-ended questions that encourage children to think critically, express their opinions, and expand their communication skills.

[Tyler Becker]

The palm tree analogy, in my mind, is all about being flexible. That flexibility doesn’t come naturally to children though, and no one is so flexible that they wouldn’t eventually snap under strong enough or consistent enough wind. Children need our help to build strong, supportive social-emotional networks andlearn to use healthy coping mechanisms, which helps increase this “flexibility”.