How we connect with children, parents, families and colleagues will significantly influence the sense of belonging for everyone in the learning environment.focus on the importance of building relationships and rapport with children, parents, families and colleagues. highlight and share strategies/ideas to support ECEs in building these authentic relationships.

Address the following

• • share your personal thoughts and feelings about establishing connections and professional relationships with children, parents, families and colleagues.
  • Share ideas/strategies that can assist ECEs to establish and maintain these important connections/relationships.
  • Highlight your own personal experience as an ECE, parent, child, and/or colleague when it comes to establishing/maintaining relationships.