Provides Emotional Support (E2.1.9)
Sub Category: Relationships with Individual Children: Security, Warmth, and Responsiveness
Credential Level: Level 1 •
Age Group: Infant, Toddler, Pre-K
COMPETENCY STATEMENT
Provides emotional support to ease the transition from home to school
DEFINITIONS
Teachers develop positive relationships with children an demonstrate affection and comfort to help children feel secure and trust in their classroom environment.
EXAMPLES
Exemplar Video #1
Age Group: Pre-K
Age Group: Pre-K
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.
Exemplar Video: Comforts Children in Distress
Age Group: Toddler
Age Group: Toddler
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.
WAYS TO PRACTICE
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