Acknowledging and Connecting Conversation Outside of School
Child: Yesterday, I saw you.
Teacher: I saw you, too, on the way to swimming. I did see you. How was swimming yesterday?
Child: Good.
Teacher: Good. I’ll see you later. Can you find Miss Gina for me? She’s across the hall. OK? [Laughs]
[Inaudible conversations]
When educators and children engage in conversation about their lives outside of school, it helps deepen relationships. How can talking about what children experience outside of school foster connections?