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10 Commandments

of Interactions with

Children

I. Thou shalt not speak to a child fromacross the room

II. Thou shalt get down on the childs eye-level and use childrens names

III. Thou shalt accept, help identify, andvalidate childrens feelings

IV. Thou shalt teach and encourage childrento use problem-solving

V. Thou shalt be aware of tone of voice andspeak to children respectfully, alwaysmindful of their self-esteem

VI. Thou shalt ask open-ended questions toencourage thinking skillsVII. Thou shalt greet children warmly when

they arrive, and continue to make themfeel welcome and accepted throughoutthe day

VIII. Thou shalt state things in a positive way,telling children what they can do, and notwhat they cant do

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I. Thou shalt serve as a positive role-modelII. Thou shalt remember to use praise and

positive reinforcement including

appropriate affection