[SARA]

Creating a safe and trusting relationship and environment with the children is very important. Allowing children to solve problems on their own with your guidance can be so helpful when future conflicts arise

[Haerin]

Again, listening is key. Let the children know that they are seen and appreciated and catching on cues for help quickly helps a lot because it builds the trust that they will receive help when they ask for it. Even if you’re busy show them some form of response even if it’s a “I’m helping a different friend right now but after I’m done I will come help you”

[Anika Walter]

Some examples of responsive exchanges you may want to use in everyday interactions with children are playing, talking with eye to eye contact on the same level, and active listening.

[Kylie Mack]

asked each child how’s their day going. play a little game when they are tired and have them stretched with you.

[Roseli Santos]

Giving eye contact to the children and listing to their opinions throughout the day. It helps them feel connected and seen.

[abby kolbeck]

Asking children specific questions and congratulating them for specific things is very important it helps them be more engaged and understand the important of words and adjectives.

[Veronica]

A good responsive exchange is like talking to the child and listening when they talk. You can give them your full attention when you’re available. You can reassure them and give them positive reinforcement of good behaviors. Being a welcoming person that is willing to listen will help any child plenty even if they don’t have any to discuss.

[Shannon Blancas]

Examples of Responsive Exchanges. Play time, talking, playing, interacting with me and other children. Children can learn life skills just by playing and communicating in a comfortable environment.

[Molly Carden]

Making sure you build a secure connection with the child in which they know they can express their feelings and regulate their emotions without fear. Giving them a safe environment to be in and creating a strong relationship through play, serve-and-return, and building their self esteem during learning opportunities.

[Chadley Baker Hunter]

Asking the child questions, listening to them, and playing with them. Helping them resolve conflicts or problems in a healthy way that builds trust.

[Willow Rose]

Engagement, communication, interactions that are fun and positive or reassurance during moments of upset.

[Erin Traini]

A responsive`exchange can be making sure that you are actually listening if a child is expressing that they are having trouble doing something and using what they say to help come up with a solution that will work for them.

[jillienne]

Having a lot of time to actively engage with a child is something to prioritize throughout the day. Playing with a child or having a conversation will allow you a glimpse of details into a child’s life. communicating will allow you as an adult to come up with solutions that a child might not be able to on their own. Children reveal a lot of information without a parent realizing it. as an adult in a childcare program it is important to create a safe place for thus child.

[Teqessa Bishop]

Being someone they can depend on and share their feelings with so they can learn to regulate behaviors/emotions. Also being there to play and be on the same level who they can trust and feel safe with.

[Tiffany Huber]

Lots of time spent playing, talking, listening and interacting.