How to Talk so Children will Listen

Imagine that you are a three-year-old child walking into a classroom for the first time. Think about how you might feel. Are you scared? Confused? Excited?  What if you start to cry and the teacher tells you that you’re too old to cry or says stop crying there is nothing wrong!  How might you feel about having to go back the next day?  This workshop will help early childhood professionals understand how we speak to young children is crucial for promoting positive teacher-child interactions that have a significant impact on children’s long-term success.