Read Baker & Manfredi/ Pettit (2004)

Watch https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/video/early-essentials-webisode-2-building-relationships  I suggest completing this handout while watching the video.

Use specific evidence from the reading and video, along with your own insights to answer the questions below:

1. Why are the relationships between infant teachers and families important?
2. How do relationships between families and infant teachers benefit:

• Families?
• Babies?
• Infant teachers?

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• Read the Relationship-Based Practices scenarios.

• Pick any 3 scenarios. 
• Reflect on how you would handle each situation using a relationship-based model of practice described by Baker and Manfredi/ Pettit (2004)  
• Answer the follow questions: 

1. Identify which scenarios you picked.
2. For each scenario, explain how you would respond and what you would do in the situation.

Reply to 2 other comments with different scenarios then you selected!