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Children can rely on us to learn and develop to their fullest potential.

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The children come back to us because they feel in trouble. They need us in times of trouble. They need us to comfort them and provide support for them.

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They come back for acknowledgement and affirmation. To share what they have explored.

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Be there for your child, physically and emotionally

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Infant/Toddlers want us to acknowledge them and their efforts. They want affirmation from us that they are doing a great job.

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Children come back to us so that they can gain confidence and boost self-esteem to discover new things.

When they fall down (cup not full), they will come back to get refuelled. (Kind of like our cars needing fuel to keep going!)

It also shows trust that the child has in us to fill them up again. Children don’t just return to strangers…

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We are their safe haven for reconnection for the children.

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After discovering, they will return to us for re-connection.

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We are a place of security for children to feel safe, comfortable and reassured.

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They way we connect with children is important

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We are to be present and support the children in both directions - support them in their exploration and welcome them back

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Iffah - they need security after exploration.

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Infants/toddlers wants us to be praise them when they do something good or support them when they face problems.

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Teachers can provide a safe haven by displaying 3Rs interactions with infants/toddlers. Teachers can be a listener to validate their feelings. Teachers can show love and care through words of affirmation and hugs.

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The Circle of security tells me that in a way or another, we educarers are the children's role model and guardian. We support and guide them and we protect them.

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They feel secure when they are with us, and has trust in us.
They come to us to share about their discoveries too. Hoping to reconnect what they have explored with us.

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We need to create a safe space for children to freely explore their surroundings and fill their cup by facilitating that process.

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Children come back to us for comfort, gain confidence and build self esteem

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Educators can be present to provide reassurance to the children both when the children are exploring by themselves as well as when they need reassurance.

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Be responsive to their needs. Giving them affirmation that we are here for them to come back after their exploration

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Infant and toddlers come back to a trusted individual to seek assurance and/or comfort. During exploration, they may have succeeded in a task and will be looking for assurance and praises. If they are unable to succeed in the task, they will be seeking for comfort, encouragement and reassurance.

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Be there with the child and ensure the environment is safe for them to play.

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- Consistency in terms of presence as well as emotions
- Be emotionally supportive like responding to them.
- Security

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Bring present and welcoming.

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Where they can turn to us in times of difficulty.

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Be there for the child as they explored, you observed and returned to you.

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They want emotional re-connection.

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Infants/toddlers come to us when they encouragements/support from the teachers.

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They come back to us to share their emotions with us.

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Children want praise from the educators when they succeed at doing something. They also need encouragement when they encounter a challenging task.

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To get security and reciprocate with you

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We could give them emotional support and acknowledge their emotion. Be there for them when they need us.

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By telling them that they did a good job and giving them a hug.