Warm and Secure Environment
Resource Description:
Age Group: Toddler
Resource Category: Exemplar
Credential Level: Level 1
Competency Area: Responsive Interactions and Guidance
In this exemplar video, a teacher comforts a child who has fallen and acknowledges another child for offering support. Notice how the teacher uses a warm tone, gentle touch, and positive words—an example of providing physical and emotional security through responsive verbal and non-verbal behaviors such as reassuring touches, eye contact, and calm, encouraging language.
Resource Video:
Age Group: Toddler
Resource Category: Exemplar
Credential Level: Level 1
Competency Area: Responsive Interactions and Guidance