Have you seen children's connection, that you appreciate?

[Yulia M]

Discussion 1.2: How have you seen others connect with children in ways that you appreciate?


I have witnessed it before and though that it was spectacular.   It was in the Day Care Center where my youngest daughter attends. The caregiver on one occasion was resolving a conflict between two children, and she was on their eye level, listening attentively and supporting them in figuring out the solution themselves. 

[Vale02]

On my first day of work in the center, there was a child and he cried because he wanted another child's toy. The other teacher who was there, she put herself at the same level, looked him in the eyes and explained that she had to wait your turn because that child took the toy first. automatically the child stops crying and waits for his turn. It was something interesting for me and I liked how the teacher connected with the child.

[ashleyeden]

I love when you can visibly see that a child cares about the adult speaking to them, and the tone of those speaking to receive that look is almost always noticeably kinder and more attentive than those the children do not regard at all.

[Haley Philyaw]

When i see adults honoring the feelings of children by mirroring their emotions. A child may be upset over something that feels trivial to an adult but in their world it is huge and important. Treating their feelings as important and valid is an amazing way to build strong connections. 

[Erica]

I have seen fellow caregivers interact with the child when they are doing something they really enjoy for example if the child loves to do puzzles the caregiver would support and work with them on that puzzle all the while communicating with that child. I also have seen teachers find fun songs to sing with that child helping the child and caregiver figure out common interests and creating deeper connections.

[willsmichelle36]

I love when you can visibly see that a child cares about the adult speaking to them and the tone in their voice

[Elizabeth Hughes]

I have seen children connect with certain teachers as well as experienced it myself. In my experience, having those connections have improved behavior management and the possibility of disclosure when there is a problem.