Our staff are committed to building connections with the children by:
- Being at the children’s level for face-to-face interactions
- Using a pleasant, calm voice and simple language while making eye contact
- Providing warm, responsive physical contact
- Following the child’s lead and interest during play
- Helping children understand expectations by providing simple but clear explanations
- Taking the time to engage children in the process of resolving problems and conflicts
- Redirecting children to areas of success during challenging moments
- Fostering thoughtfulness and caring by listening to children and encouraging them to listen to others and share ideas
- Genuinely acknowledging children for their accomplishments and effort by clearly saying what it is they have done well
