CONNECT: We connect kids and help them feel that they are an important member of the class each and every day.
We help the child feel connected by:
Providing many opportunities for co-operative interaction
Class meetings are held to help build class rules consentually and to problem solve issues
We have designed a cozy environment to keep children in close proximity to one another to promote child-to-child interaction
Showing an interest in each student
Staggered drop off allows us to greet each child individually and genuinely
Chatting and joining them for snack and play time
Finding out about their hobbies, families, and trips
Giving Positive Attention
We display a variety of everyone’s art work – not just the “best”
We notice and comment when we see behaviour and attitudes that are helpful and appropriate. “You sure helped our class get ready for snack by putting those toys away.”
Finding and recognizing strengths and talents
We look for strengths – not just academic, but mechanical, artistic, athletic, creative, social. Every child has something they are good at. We find that skill and uncover it.
We accentuate the Positive – Eliminate the negative.
Showing Acceptance – separate the deed from the doer.
We do this with both positive and negative behaviours
(An adapted excerpt from “Responsibility in the Classroom” by Lew and Bettner.)
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Contact us! Phone: 416-544-0133 Fax: 416-544-0437 Email: early.years@bellnet.ca