[jTea]

having people around me who are always happy and talking to me and in always a good mood

[Cam]

Nonverbal communication is essential when building relationships between adults and very young children such as infants and young toddlers. As these children don’t always have very many language skills, simple nonverbal interactions are easier for them to understand. When they can easily understand an adult they are interacting with, they can build a trusting relationship with them.

[Aamena]

Smile is the best thing that the lips can do

[Caitlyn Hamby]

I personally had great friendships with one of my Daycare teachers when I was homeless as a child. Now I am 25 years old and still think about her and how great she made me feel.

[Lizabeth]

having a teacher that has a disaproving look will inhibit a childs desire to interact or learn from that person, a smile draws a child to you

[Ixchel Cereceres]

Having a warm and encouraging persona and outlook in class can effect the children into having a great day or a bad day.

[Tammy]

When you acknowledge the nonverbal child with a smile, they know that you understand them. They will be happy that they can come to you for their needs. They will feel safe.

[Dana]

As a young kid, I remember having teachers that would smile and laugh with us and just make the room light up. I remember always being excited to go to learn because I felt comfortable and happy. Such small actions made such a world of difference.