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Connect means to step into their world. and that can happen when they feel comfortable with us and feel reassured that we will not judge, reprimand or condescend.
I have somehow always treated children as just another 'human' no less or more than any other human of any age. Todays activity has realigned and reinforced my belief

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I think connecting with a child mean the child trusting you and believing that he or she is in the safe place to be heard and understood. No, my definition hasn't changed after the activity. In fact it's become more stronger to believe in my understanding of having a connection with the child.

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To make a child comfortable around you. Understand the background they come from. Built trust. Making connection is a gradual process. It varies from child to child.

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Connecting with a child is so much more different than with an adult. they do not judge you, are quick to forgive and they do not waste time on small formal talks. YES, my beliefs about connecting with a child has been impacted a lot while doing the activity.

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Never be judgemental about anything in life and be more open to new experiences because that shapes our learning.Be More GRATEFUL In Life.

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It means to be in state where there are no inhibitions or biases so that you could do your best in comprehending what the child wants to say.
My definition hasn't changed but i felt that I had a hard time to be in that state of mind because the kids didn't open much :(

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Arunima- Connection comes with love, patience and trust building. Their reality might be very different from what we imagine. We need to keep our biasis aside to open that sense of possibility.

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To me it means giving the child a space, to think, act or feel and acknowledging the same, in the process forming a connection.

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One key learning that I took away from today would be that students can also teach us as teachers new things. It is not limited to one person. It works as a partnership between both the child and teacher.

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You learn more about others by listening to what they want to say and not by asking them what you want to know about them. Free flow of feelings make a huge difference.

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Every child is different. Enter into class with an open mind.

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Arunima - My key learning is that every child is unique and have their own ways of communication. We need to give them them the space to be able to communicate and at the same time we need to give space to the inner child in us too

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As a fellow this activity made me realise to not worry about tomorrow and live in the present.

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This activity has made me realize that teaching young students is not going to be an easy tasks. academic knowledge is important but something more important than that is the human connections that you form with your students.

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Every child has the potential to unleash the unimaginable and to never set boundaries for a child's capabilities.

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Do not assume. step in with an open mind. every situation will require a different kind of effort. It's an honour when someone give you a hearing. respect the value of their time

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Nobody is good or bad at something. It is the mental state, mentoring and platform that matters.

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Connect with Child means creating a open space for the child in which we can connect and listen to them without any limitations and judgements.Respect their opinion and Value them.No it doesn't change

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This activity really made me reflect on how I should conduct and present myself to a child, and what all I can do to facilitate a child's own growth.

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It connects because it teaches us that it is important to be in a place where you can understand children before you try to communicate/connect with them. Also, makes us realise that childhood isn't always joyful as it is supposed to be and that it is important that we acknowledge this fact.

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Arunima I'll look back at this activity when there are low points during my fellowship to be able to look at situations around me with gratitude and know that it's okay to pause but not give up. The hope kids have in us will keep me going.I will never forget the excitement with which the kid spoke to me knowing that I am a TFI didi.

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Children think very differently from adults. Making connection with a child is gonna be the base of the entire journey.

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It reminded me that children are not difficult - their situations are. behind every judgmental term like shy, stubborn, noisy, unresponsive - is a story, a situation that needs to be heard and resolved.

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Children have their own little world and connecting with them with judging them at all