Warm and Responsive Style
T or F: When a conflict happens across the room or across the playground, I should yell "stop (child's name" or "NO (child's name).
What is false?
True or False: As the teacher, I should be doing all the talking.
What is "false?"
I can use these 3 things to engage children in playful activities.
What are "songs, books and games?"
During meal time, I will encourage children to do this.
What is "feed and serve themselves?"
Transition times are used as opportunities for this.
What is "incidental learning?"
Part of being warm and responsive is doing this instead of judging.
What is "noticing?"
Sometimes it can be difficult to do this when asking questions, giving children time to think and respond.
What is "wait?"
TRS is looking for me to follow the children this when play is initiated by children.
What is "agenda" or "lead?"
Giving children signals of an upcoming transition encourages this.
What is "self-regulation?"
It is important that I have these ready for upcoming activities, as to avoid frequent disruptions when there is a long wait.
What are "materials?"
Doing this non-verbal behavior increases feelings of acceptance.
What is smile?
Listening to children requires me to do this and this to individual children.
What is "notice and respond?"
It is important for me to actively encourage this and these skills.
What is "communication and problem-solving?"
When conflicts arise, I do this instead of dictate how the problem should be solved
What is "guide?"
I need to demonstrate an ability to do this with my own behavior to meet the needs, interests and abilities of individuals/groups of children.
What is "adjust?"
This common phrase does not give any descriptive praise to children.
What is "good job?"
These are important when it comes to a child's social interactions with peers.
What are "choices?"
When a child makes a mess, it is important not to do this.
What is "make the child feel bad?"
Planning transitions ahead of time avoids these.
What are "frequent disruptions and long waits between activities?"
Teachers who demonstrate Warm and Responsive Style use this tone of voice, that does not seem rushed and is calm when conflict arises.
What is "positive?"
When conversing with children, the ideal conversation consists of this many turns.
What is "3-5?"
If I'm having successful play-based interactions, I will have this kind of attitude.
What is "playful?"
As a caregiver, it is my responsibility to do this and this when it comes to emotional development.
What is "model and support"?
**Daily Double** These can be used during transitions to make them engaging, fun, and educational.
What are "songs?"