What we do as Early Childhood Educators matters! Current Preschoolers have all experienced trauma--remember COVID-19? They couldn't have loved ones and friends around in those first few years when it's most important. But our positive experiences with them now can help them thrive.
Learn how to take a difficult conversation and turn it into a collaborative brainstorming session by planning ahead and being curious about the other's point of view. Effective, kind, and empathetic communication is critical in working with kids and improving our overall mental health as caregivers.
I love this article! The author gives very specific recommendations for teachers to apply these skills. I especially like the idea of using a chime during transitions. I'm going to try this one!
