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Amanda Wagner
In a connected classroom I see:
-the teacher at kid level (kneeling down to talk to the students at their level, on the floor playing)
-both teacher and child engaged together
-laughter, positive comments and positive reinforcement
-A teacher who is nurturing and calming
-Children who want to be by their teacher and look at their teacher for love and assistance

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-Happy/smiling/laughing
-Actively engaged in play with students
-affectionate
-patient, asks for assistance when needed
-"conversation" tone vs. "command" tone
-calming presence
-physically appropriate with all children

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A connected teacher to me would be someone who:
- Is eye level with the children and engaged in play with them.
- Excited to see her classmates when she arrives, or when the children arrive.
- Passionate about the child's learning and development.
- Makes a lesson plan appropriate for the age and development of the children in her classroom, and implements goals specific to child's learning process.
- Shows affection to the children.
- Respects how the children are feeling and tries to resolve any issues a child  may be having calmly and lovingly.

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smiles upon arrival
Personal acknowledgments
greetings
conversations
sharing stories
following the child
allowing the child to lead
eye contact at their level
hugs
laughing
being silly
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When you walk into the classroom it is calm and quiet. At first it is difficult to find the teacher because they are at the children's level or area of interest interacting with them at their eye level. Teachers are engaging in meaningful conversations scaffolding learning at the same time. There is a sense of respect and open communication among the children and between teachers and children.

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Smiling
Engaged with Children
Eager to show new things
Hugs and makes good eye contact with children
Says positive things

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Teacher provides a welcoming environment day to day. Positively works alongside children to better assist with their needs. Teacher is eager for child's development. Teacher is loving and enthusiastic about day to day activities.

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They approach children at their level using reflection and observation of feelings and actions.
Tey themselves are connected in a positive way to their classroom
They understand the classroom and environment and how it reflects on the children and the way they learn.
Teachers have the knowledge and understanding of the scaffolding and development of a child's brain and can use this to help facilitate learning.
All of these ideas and more show a connection

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eye contact
lots of hugging or interaction with the teacher.
smiles and laughs
teacher down on there level.
teacher taken interest in the child and what they are doing.
child and teacher excited to see each other.

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regena
# eye contact is important
#making sure children are happy
# showing the child that you care about what they are talking about
# teaching each child at their level

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Devin Dennis

-uses parallel dialogue by asking children open ended questions

-involves themselves in the play of the children and is interested in their creations

-greets children at their eye level at arrivals and dismissal

-when something is unsafe they describe why it is dangerous rather than just saying "no"

-plans meaningful activities that have been differentiated based on interest and ability levels of the children

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Group C

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The teacher pays attention and is interested in having a conversation with the children.

They put together fun projects and activities for the class to do together.

The are affectionate and care for the children in a time of need.

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Zoila Flores
Teachers in a connected classroom will notice how much fun it is to play along with the children. They accept that children will have their moments and will work with them to have a more positive reaction when those moments happen again. This that can be seen in this type of environment is an interactive teacher, with a routine for each individual child and for the class as a whole. A smile on everyone as they drop of or pick up. Things that you may see are group games, children predicting what is up next by learning a routine. A family feeling during activities.

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Looking in the eyes of the children. Getting down to their level .responding to what they are saying. Asking them questions. laughing, hugging, tickling teasing, just plain making whatever you are doing a memorable moment.

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Teacher looks child in the eye
Listens to what child is saying
Asks questions about what child is saying
Pays full attention to child
Smiles
Answers child
Friendly voice
Gentle touches

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Shannon group C
-Teacher is mentally present
- eye contact with students
- sitting on floor or next to child, child on teachers lap when playing
- engaged in discussion with children, asking questions about likes, dislikes, daily life

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Lori (group c)
- teachers at children's level and eye content
- smiles
- hugs
-singing songs and reading stories with children

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Connected
Tricia
As I look in I would see children playing and laughing. I would see Teachers interacting with children on their level.
I would see children working out how to solve problems like sharing or working together. The classroom would be busy but not chaotic.

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Warm smiles
Interact with children
Kind words
Friendly tone of voice
Show they are important
Listen to children when they talking

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Alyssa Andrus

-treats each kid the same
-talks through mistakes made by children instead of yelling
-teaches a lesson out of various situations throughout the day
-is positive
-kids adore them
-gains trust with the kids
-greets children and parents
-connects with parents and keeps them updated daily
-genuinely enjoys their job
-eye contact/ level
-enthusiasm

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Katrina Group C
-Warm, welcoming environment beginning with teacher getting to child's level to greet them
-Teacher asks open ended questions to find out about children's lives
-Teacher moves around room taking time for each child in the room, assisting and anticipating problems before start.

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The teacher smiles and laughs with the children.

The teacher interacts with the children in a friendly manner while they play, during routine times, and during small group times.

The teacher notices the positive things that children do and comments on them.

The teacher bends down, makes eye contact, and talks quietly with the child who is being disruptive.

The teacher gently touches children on the back or shoulder.

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Signs of a connected teacher would be one who initiates emotional and social interaction with the children and attempts to understand what they are thinking and feeling. They use physical and communicative techniques to build a strong relationship with the children motivating them to learn and grow.

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Teachers are interacting and actively playing with the children rotating them to as many learning centers as possible throughout the day. They can move about every 30 minutes to different centers like math, science, health & physical, block area, fine & gross motor skills and books.

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Katie Group C
-Classroom dynamic is warm and friendly
-teachers are engaging in play with the children or along side them asking questions
-classroom is organized to the likes and needs of the children
-lessons are planned and intentional to the needs and abilities of the children

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Donna - Group B
Teacher...
...considers her work with children a BLESSING!
...plans activities that she knows the children will enjoy.
...is flexible in schedule and takes advantage of unplanned "teachable moments."
...asks the children questions and listens to the answers.
...greets children and parents by name.
...is not afraid to be silly and laugh at herself with the children.
...reciprocates child initiated affection when appropriate.
...addresses children at eye level.
...smiles! And uses her "Mary Poppins" voice even when correcting.
...genuinely loves working with children.

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Kim
The room would be calm.
The children and the teacher would be playing together. The teacher would be having conversations with the children. There would be laughter.There would be singing and possibly dancing. Children would be having fun.Teachers would be reading stories to the children.Children would feel loved and cared for.

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Gail _ Grp A
When good connections exist...
*  Teachers show positive interaction with children on their level  in conversation and play;
*  Teacher's attempts result in children exhibiting an interest to learn and participate;
*  Teacher acknowledges child's accomplishments and efforts resulting in self esteem in child;
*  Teacher provides a supportive environment for children to learn and practice appropriate behaviors.

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Tracy Group B

Comes in with a good attitude.

Greets children and parents.

Like to be silly and have fun.

Enjoys playing with the children.

Listens to what the children have to say.

Reads the same book 25 times.

A happy teacher makes for a happy class.

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Kabao

Smile when saying good morning to them address them by their name

Kneel to their level when talking to them

Helping all children as you can

Praise children that does good and reward

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DOUA

Teachers feel like a helper.
Teachers want to teach and feel as if the children wants to learn.
Teacher looks the children in the eye when addressing them.

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Smiles
Lots of emotions
Children having fun

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Angela
Teacher smiling
Teachers engaging in activities with the kids
Teachers eye level speaking to the child
Hugs
Reading to the children
Playing games with the children

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Teachers get down to their level when helping the children through an issue

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Teachers get down to their level when helping the children through an issue

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Children respond in a first response action. Instead of the teacher repeating and repeating herself.

The teachers and aides are engaged either verbally or sometimes just listening.

Parents seem to go to the teachers more to resolve issues instead of going directly to the director for advice

Children are happier and feel loved

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Teacher smiles and greets each child as they enter the classroom.

Teacher sits on floor with children and "plays" with them.

Teacher asks open ended questions, and listens to responses.

Teacher  comforts children when upset.

Teacher always uses positive directions.

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Carmen
Observing what toys the children play with and give them more. Making cleaning up a game. Cheering on when a child helps.

Reading a book with the same gusto as the first time you read it.

Reponding to the sounds of play time. Singing songs and repeating words being used.

Playing along side them. Being at there level. Teaching sharing as you go along.

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Smiles
Lots of facial expression both on child and teacher
Questions
Enthusiasm
Eye contact
Responds to child

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Nancy
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teacher actively engages in back and forth conversation
-shows positive facial emotions
-shows real interest in what the child is saying
-gives her opinions-point of view
-asks pointed questions to keep the children talking