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Melva Fleming 11:20 AM
It means embracing that child for who they are and will be- it means welcoming and engaging that child's family in a way that they are comfortable. It means incorporating them, their culture, their experiences and their expectations into your program- with a genuine caring manner.

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Khadeejha Brown 11:17 AM
It gives the child self esteem.

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Khadeejha Brown 11:20 AM
Allowing the child to have freedom in the classroom.

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Meg Saunders 11:19 AM
helping children see their strengths and support their successes

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to meet and work with each child based on his or her strength, abilities and challenging areas.

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Rebecca Bassin 11:18 AM
Creating an environment where the child feels welcomed, comfortable and secure enough to be able to express their thoughts and ideas and grow as individuals.

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Tierra Wiggins 11:18 AM
showing up for the child and creating a safe space for the child to be themselves

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Jessica Lopin 11:18 AM
It means letting a child be who they want to be.  Encouraging them to grow and learn at their own pace about themselves and their surroundings.

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Montclair Child Development Center-Family Advocate

It means to me that we have to encourage self-exploration, including values and curiosity, and always celebrate the individuality of each child and recognize their unique traits, talents, and abilities. Creating that sense of belonging is crucial as it creates a safe space for the child and the family. A sense of belonging brings an environment full of diversity, where every feeling is also validated.

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Cuando los niños se sienten parte de un grupo o comunidad, al sentirse amados, valorados, respetados y aceptados.

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Prioviding a warm nurturing environment where children are comfortable expressing who they are and are able to learn about others. Supporting children in learning new or scaffolding on pre-existing social emotional knowledge.This is an important step in childhood development.

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Apoyarlo a que se sienta parte de su entorno e identificado con el.

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Making space and time for children and their families to be themselves

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Sentirse recibido, sentirse parte del ambiente donde esta.

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Confidence, love, nurturing, care

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Being accepting and supportive

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Having books and toys where they can see themselves.

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Honoring and supporting the many ways children communicate.

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Darle soporte e insentivar a su desarrollo

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Helping students capitalize on their strengths

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Having a child's culture represented in your classroom and the materials you use. Have books that showcase similar characters. Their language represented. Just to name a few.

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A sense of self and knowing who they are

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Being responsive to the children's individual needs and preferences.

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It means ensuring that they feel comfortable and supported in expressing who they are and what is important to them.

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Letting them know that they are loved for who they are!