ExchangeEveryDay Past Issues

Hello
Child friend , If welcome is warm everything is warm . In field of children it is
very important to a childcare

I think we all need to build trust to teachers we give our infants and young children. Young children will love going to child care/preschool if the teachers are so welcoming.
My two boys tell me stories about their teachers and they even tell me when their teachers are sick.
As parents we should put ourselves into teachers shoes to be able to fairly judge them.

Since the vision of our intergenerational center , I was privileged to lead was “a warm, safe enchanting community of friends, life-long learning and belonging” appropriate touch was a must. Kids NEED it, and they need it modeled well. I wanted to be able to say to a child, “if you watch me, and do what I do, you will NOT get in trouble in our school.

We asked permission before hugging/touching etc. Remembered not to touch each other when angry, and practice together the affection we need. During our parent’s initial tour, I made it clear, ours was a school where there are hugs. I let them know not every parent is comfortable, but that might be a fit issue concern for them.

I remember once overhearing a child, who had came as an infant, who was than four saying to any other child, “I really CARE about the other kids here, even if they make me mad.” It was one of my happiest moments. Affection matters.

Getting a hug from a child at the center starts my day. The same thing happens when a child receives a hug from an adult. To show a little love is a good feeling...everyone who works at a childcare center should try it some time!