Powerful Interactions

by Amy Laura Dombro, Judy Jablon, Charlotte Stetson

In early childhood settings, children and teachers interact all day long. The benefits to everyone-teachers and children-will be huge if just some of those "everyday" interactions can become intentional and purposeful powerful interactions!

Genres: Parenting, Teaching, Professional Development, Education, Nonfiction

Paperback

First published August 1, 2011

Reviews

[Jane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Powerful Interactions: How to Connect with Children to Extend their Learning gives teachers of preschool age children insight into what we call a teachable moment and they call a 'powerful interactions'. Teachers interact with children all day long but at moments the when they concentrate on being present, connecting and extending learning are the important moments when the child learns new ideas and concepts. It takes concentration, planning and attention to one child while keeping an eye on all the other children too. With reflection the teacher gains the satisfaction of extending a learning experience with a powerful interaction.

[Erica · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is SUPER useful for me as a librarian, parent, and even occasional caregiver to children.

It gives examples and theoretical background to demonstrate ways to be present, connect, and extend a child's own learning. I saved extensive notes when I first read it, and it is informing my interactions already, but I have re-read my notes several times and shared the ideas with my colleagues.

I highly recommend the 2020 edition.

[Bethany · Rating 5 out of 5]

A brilliant book filled with resources and strategies to connect and build relationships with children in your care.

[Mary Mccarty · Rating 5 out of 5]

The authors have succinctly presented strategies that are highly effective in engaging children . Programs using the CLASS will find excellent support material for reinforcement of skills. It is challenging fore to become fluent in these high level interactions . I try to practice whenever I can .

[Amber]

1 copy available

[Lu Benke · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good, quick, easily accessible book for child caregivers to understand the importance of how interactions make a difference.

[Amanda Parry · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was so relevant to me as I started teaching 2 year-old preschool this year. Some of it was common sense, but I found the book to be informative.