Respecting the Children in Our Care
I show respect when:
I listen to what a child has to say.
I take time for a child when I am very busy.
I play with the children.
I recognize the children’s accomplishments.
I allow the children to settle disputes between themselves.
I listen to a special song with the children.
I show interest in a child’s project.
I make eye contact with each child.
I encourage the children to express different viewpoints.
I allow the children to make choices.
I let the children have privacy.
I consider each child a unique individual.
I call the children by their names.
I encourage independence.
I respond to the children’s questions.
I do not interrupt a child who is talking.
I respect a child’s choice of friends and play equipment.
I allow the children to make mistakes.
I am flexible.
I let the children disagree.
I care for the children’s property.
I allow transition time.
I listen to a child’s problem and realize how upsetting the situation can be for him/her.
I talk to the children as people.
I give each child a chance to communicate.
I ask a child for his/her solution to a problem.
I value the children’s opinions.
I remember that play is of great importance in each child’s
