Building Intentional Relationships with Children
As an Early Childhood Educator, you have an array of roles and responsibilities to complete on a daily basis at your early learning and child care program. There is a curriculum to carry out, digital family reports to be sent, opening/closing checklists to complete and of course, an endless amount of cleaning to tackle.
And that’s just the tip of the iceberg!
Now ask yourself this simple question…
In the extreme business of my day, did I take the time to make a meaningful connection with at least one child in my care? (Be honest with yourself, as judgement is not allowed here.) If you most likely answered no…
Join us as we examine how Building Intentional Relationships with Children is foundational to your success as an ECE in the classroom, how it should be prioritized above all of the logistical requirements of your job description and most importantly, how connections have monumental impact on the overall health and development of children, not only now in their youth,
but well into their futures as adults.
During our time together, we will explore:
- how changing the narrative from “attention-seeking” to “connection-seeking” is an essential first step in successful relationship building
- how intentional, meaningful interactions, activities, experiences and environments enhance and support the overall well-being, development and lifelong resiliency of the children at your program
- how as ECEs, we can recognize, support and celebrate all children through connections
- how foundational relationship building can reduce the number of challenging behaviours in your classroom!