Quality Interactions in Early Childhood

Responsiveness, speaking and listening, nonverbal communication, and conflict management are all examples of quality interaction.

What does a responsive teacher do and say?

"I" messages share opinions about others

"You"messages label emotions.

We should only use "don't" messages when children are not listening.

Explain "speaking and listening" in an early childhood setting.

Explain the 4 areas noted on non-verbal communication.

A teacher teaches WHAT to do with conflict management.

What is a teacher's role in conflict management?