Behaviors and Skills

• 1.2.a
  Considers temperament and individual differences when interacting with children and planning experiences
• 1.2.b
  Creates a climate and daily schedule that encourages trust and social interaction with other children and adults
• 1.2.c
  Helps children cope with separation and transitions
• 1.2.d
  Uses tone, words and gestures to let children know they are respected
• 1.2.e
  Provides opportunities for children to help, to make choices, and to do things for themselves
• 1.2.f
  Recognizes children's effort rather than their accomplishments, intelligence or fixed characteristics
• 1.2.g
  Acknowledges when children exert self-discipline and self-control
• 1.2.h
  Finds ways to help children feel successful, identify and pursue passions, and develop a sense of personal identity
• 1.2.i
  Uses empathy to help children recognize and acknowledge their emotions
• 1.2.j
  Helps children value their ethnic and cultural traditions
• 1.2.k
  Encourages children to be responsible, compassionate, inclusive, and appreciate each other's strengths
• 1.2.l
  Helps children build on their strengths and work on their challenges
• 1.2.m
  Models cooperative work, critical thinking, effective problem-solving, and helps children resolve conflict
• 1.2.n
  Encourages cooperative work and play