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"Not every interaction a teacher has with children can be – or even needs to be – an interaction that promotes their learning," write Amy Laura Dombro, Judy Jablon and Charlotte Stetson in their popular book, Powerful Interactions: How to Connect with Children to Extend Their Learning. 'But we might expect that many would have learning as the goal. This might sound a bit harsh, but research finds that interactions in which teachers intentionally promote learning are few and far between...

The authors explain that what they call "everyday interactions" are what happens most of the time between teacher and child "often with little thought or purpose...At the other end of the continuum from everyday interactions are what we call 'Powerful Interactions,' – very intentional and purposeful exchanges between a teacher and child that can have a significant and highly positive impact on learning...

You launch a Powerful Interaction when you make a conscious decision to say or do something that conveys to the child, 'I notice you, I’m interested in you, and I want to know you better'...Within a trusting and secure relationship, the child is more open to learn from the guidance and instruction you offer."

In their inspiring book, Powerful Interactions: How to Connect with Children to Extend Their Learning, authors Amy Laura Dombro, Judy Jablon and Charlotte Stetson provide a multitude of ideas for creating positive, life-affirming connections with children. This reflective guide contains everything you need to understand what Powerful Interactions are, how to make them happen, and why they are so important in increasing children's learning and your effectiveness as a teacher.

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