Warm and Responsive Style

In this series of exemplar video segments, teachers showcase their ability to adjust their behavior to meet the needs, interest and abilities of infant, toddlers, preschoolers and after school children throughout the day. The teachers show no preference or rejection towards any of the children in their care.

Connect with Me is a five-part series of courses designed to provide teachers and caregivers of infants and toddlers with the skills and knowledge to support social and emotional development. Participants will learn about social-emotional milestones, theories, and long-term outcomes through video segments, expert interviews, and research-based resources. (10 hours)

In this Texas Rising Star exemplar video, teachers of all age groups show how using frequent positive nonverbal behaviors help to increase children’s feelings of acceptance. In the video you will see teachers making eye contact, smiling at children and using reassuring touches to support children’s sense of belonging.

This Texas Rising Star exemplar video highlights teachers of all age groups attending to children’s signals and needs. In the video, you will notice teachers responding to children’s verbal and non-verbal signs that they may need help, have questions, or might be frustrated.

This Texas Rising Star exemplar video showcases teachers of all age groups maintaining calm in the classroom. The teachers use positive voice tones, are patient and demonstrate a relaxed style as conflicts arise and children need support.

A warm and responsive style supports children’s social, emotional, cognitive, academic, and physical well-being. Preschoolers develop positive social and emotional skills as a result of the close relationships they have with family members and teachers. This lesson highlights the significance of being a responsive preschool teacher.

In this series of video segments, teachers respond sensitively to infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and after-school children throughout the day. Responding to signals promptly as they play, learn, and communicate helps children begin to trust their caregivers will consistently acknowledge their needs in a warm and responsive manner.

This webinar from Head Start/ECLKC will help teachers understand why having healthy relationships early in life is beneficial for children. The webinar gives ideas on how practitioners can engage in responsive caregiving.

In the recording, teachers demonstrate how they use frequent, positive nonverbal behaviors like smiling and using reassuring touches to help babies in their care feel accepted. This video is a part of a larger professional development series.

This exemplar video shows clips of teachers of all ages expressing warmth and affection to children in their classrooms. Their interactions are positive and the positivity helps the children feel safe and comfortable in their learning environments.