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INTERACTIONS * 1 HOUR * LEVEL 2

Communicating Effectively with Children
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Attention:  This is a 1 hour course.

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** This course is approximately 1 Hour. **

Learning Outcomes

Course Overview
Caregivers must be able to communicate effectively with the children in their care. This helps caregivers interact with children in a nurturing, respectful, supportive, and responsive way. Communication includes tone of voice, facial expressions and body language as well as positive communication techniques and communication strategies. This course is designed to help caregivers and staff build upon the skills they should already have to communicate effectively with the children in their care.

**  A special thank you to Aurora Tollestrup, BS Ed for developing the curriculum for this course. **
Level
2
  • Washington STARS credit: Interactions (1 hours)
  • CDA Content Area: Enhancement of Social and Emotional Development (1 hour)
Participants will be able to:
  • Identify the main components of communication including tone, facial expressions, eye contact, distance, and posture.
  • State some examples of positive and encouraging communication techniques that can be used when communicating with children.
  • Explain how to communicate effectively with children in order to be heard.
  • Discuss effective communication strategies with peers.
Technical Requirements:
  • Internet access (any speed)
  • Laptop or PC
  • Updated internet browser
Materials:
  • Laptop, PC, or other device

Meet the Trainer for this Course ​​​

​Aurora is an approved Washington State STARS Trainer. 

​Aurora Tollestrup graduated from Grand Canyon University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and a minor in English. She has worked with children and families from preschool to seventh grade in public and private schools in her community as a teacher, advocate and volunteer. A strong community connection and working relationships with colleagues influenced her teaching practices and continue to inspire her work in Education. She believes that educators with a passion for the success and wellbeing of the children they work with need tremendous support and that is where her motivation comes from. ​​ 

Aurora is the Coordinator of Online Learning and Instructional Technology with Successful Solutions Training in Child Development.
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