Relationships form the foundation of the pyramid and are necessary for everything else we do.

 

 Tips for Building Positive Relationships 

• Greet every child at the door by name. 
• Post children’s work around the room.
• Have a “star” of the week who brings in special things from home and gets to share them during Circle Time. 
• Call a child’s parent in front of them to say what a great day she is having, or send home positive notes. 
• Call a child after a difficult day and say, “I’m sorry we had a tough day today. I know tomorrow is going to be better!” 
• Give hugs, high fives and thumbs up while accomplishing tasks. 
• When a child misses school tell him how much he was missed. 
• Write on a t-shirt all the special things about a given child and let him/her wear it. 
• Find time to read to individual children or a few children at a time. 
• Acknowledge children’s efforts. 
• Find out what a child’s favorite book is and read it to the whole class. 
• Give compliments liberally. 
• Play with children; follow their lead. 
• Let children make “All About Me” books and share them at Circle Time.