Provides Emotional Support (E2.1.9)

In this Exemplar Video, the teacher acknowledges feelings and comforts the child by listening to the child’s signals when distressed by patting the back, getting on their level, praising, and encouraging easing transitions from home to the classroom. Notice how the teacher acknowledges the child’s needs and provides emotional support for the transition into the classroom from home by managing behavior.

In this exemplar video, a teacher engages in a conversation with a child who is upset after being dropped off in the classroom. Notice how the teacher listens to the child, acknowledges their feelings and provides a reassuring embrace –examples of providing emotional support to ease the transition from home to school.

In this exemplar video, the teacher provides comfort to a child who is missing their parents. Notice how she gently explores how the child is feeling, allowing them to express their sadness, and offers reassurance through a comforting hug– an example of providing emotional support to ease the transition from home to school.