Recognize Stress
Resource Description:
Age Group: Toddler
Resource Category: Exemplar
Credential Level: Level 1
Competency Area: Responsive Interactions and Guidance
In this exemplar video, a teacher responds when a child catches their hand in a cabinet door. Notice how the teacher recognizes the child’s shock and discomfort, reassures the child by saying, “It’s OK,” and gently rubs the child’s hand to provide comfort. This is an example of recognizing signs of stress in individual children and responding sensitively.
Resource Video:
Age Group: Toddler
Resource Category: Exemplar
Credential Level: Level 1
Competency Area: Responsive Interactions and Guidance