Read Cheshire (2007) and Christie (2018) complete this handout as you read
Cheshire (2007)Christie (2018)
Answer the questions below:
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- Why are the 3-R’s important when working with infants? Reference both Cheshire (2007), Christie (2018) in your response.
- How can infant teachers use the 3-R’s when working with babies? Describe specific practices and behaviors teachers should use with babies. Reference both the Cheshire (2007) and Christie (2018) article in your response. Use examples that no one has shared yet!
Reply to 1-2 comments!
The 3 R’s are important when working with infants because according to Nancy Cheshire, it can help form a positive connection with each child and it can lead a child to a healthy social and emotional development. According to Toni Christie, the 3 R’s are important because you want the children to become confident explorers and you want them to have freedom.
Some practices that infant teachers can use is to prepare the environment for respectful and responsive care (Cheshire,2007). You should be prepared to focus on the individual needs and interests of the child. You have to be ready to respond with respect and thoughtfulness. Another practice that infant teachers can use with babies while using the 3 R’s is to invite infants to engage and wait for their response and ask again if it’s necessary. Sometimes babies are not ready to engage immediately when you ask them but might be ready to engage later on. You don’t want to force them to engage because that might make them not want to engage at all.
Hi Diamonique, I agree with you because being prepared and focused on the child’s needs is important in addition to providing a respectful environment.
Hi Diamunique, I agree with you on how we shouldn’t force engagement it’s best for it to come naturally.
Hi Diamunique
I completely agree with you, as learners we should invite babies and wait for their response, as you stated, it takes time. We must be very patient and always treat the baby with respect and love. We must provide unhurried time. According to Christie (2018), “Infants need unhurried time that is reflective of their own pace for learning and exploration.
Hi Diamunique, I agree with you because using the 3-R’s can form a health environment to enhance the child development in every aspect.
Hi Diamunique,
I completely agree with you on how you should be prepared to focus on the individual needs and interests of a child because it is very important at that stage to pay attention to every detail so you can engage with the child.
Diamunique — Thanks for your reply. Using the 3 R’s, relationship-based practices leads to attachments & healthy social-emotional development. You listed several important practices to use with babies; I wonder, what would those practices look like in routines (diapering, eating, sleeping, arriving & leaving, transitions, etc.)?
1) The 3 R’s are important when working with infants because as Nancy Cheshire said, it can help nurture a strong relationship between the caregiver and infant. If the infant feels like they have a strong relationship with the adult, then this will help them feel comfortable to explore and be themselves more. If a child is confident in themselves, this will help them to feel confident in other life situations as well.
2) Teachers can put the 3R’s into actions while working with infants when they are changing their diapers. according to Toni Christi, a respectful teacher will communicate to the child what is going on while their diaper is being changed. Another way that you can put the 3 R’s into practice is letting the child express themselves instead of intervening and telling them how to do something. This will help to create a safe space that the child feels they will not be judged in. A final way that teachers can use the 3 R’s is listening to the child and what they need. every child is going to have a different set of needs and if a teacher is able to accommodate them and their needs, a child will feel safer/more heard expressing their needs to adults.
Hi Zoe, I agree with you on us as teachers should make the area for our children feel comfortable and to their needs.
Hi Zoe,
I agree as you stated having communication with a child while changing them to let them know what is going on is very efficient because you are giving the child safety and comfort.
Zoe — Thanks for your comment in this activity. Using the 3 R’s, relationship-based practices, leads to attachments & healthy social-emotional development. You listed several important practices to use in daily routines with babies; I wonder, how will a teacher learn what an individual baby’s unique needs are?
1. Why are the 3-R’s important when working with infants? Reference both Cheshire (2007), Christie (2018) in your response. The 3-Rs are important when working with Infants because, as Nancy Cheshire said, the 3-Rs can help form a positive relationship between caregiver and child, which leads to the foundation of social, emotional, and cognitive development for success in future life. According to Toni Christie, the 3-Rs are important because when you are respectful to infants and show them that you respect their decision and their own space, they feel empowered.
2. How can infant teachers use the 3-R’s when working with babies? Describe specific practices and behaviors teachers should use with babies. Reference both the Cheshire (2007) and Christie (2018) article in your response. Use examples that no one has shared yet!
Infant teachers can use the 3-Rs when working with babies by practicing taking care of themselves as Cheshire said, taking care of you whether it’s sleeping, bathing, reading, or walking, and get ready for another busy day. Another way to use the 3-Rs is to offer the child options, as Christie said, by letting them choose what they want to do, so that the children get the idea that their options are valuables.
Daniela — Thanks for your comment in this activity. Using the 3 R’s lays the foundation for healthy social-emotional development which facilitates cognitive development and future learning. When babies are respected they feel in control and supported. I wonder, what are specific examples of practices infant teachers can use in routines (play, feeding, diapering, arrivals, departures, transitions, sleeping, etc.) that incorporate the 3 R’s?
1.According to the reading Cheshire (2007) 3-R’s stands for respect , response, relationship which is important when working with families because the teacher must create bond with the child and families to have a strong bond and more benefit being able to connect with the child making them feel secure, comfortable and trusted.
2.Infant teachers can use the 3-R’s when working with babies, According to the reading Cheshire (2007) when you start showing respect to a baby would be talking to them as human beings and not objects such as when changing their diapers talking them “Kendra I’m going to pick you up and change your diaper” this encourages the child participation.Should always be prepare to work with all 3-R’s in school make the space area relatable to the child interest which will help with the child learning.
Hi Lesly
I totally agree with you, the 3R’s can be apply when working with babies because they must be treated as human beings. In addition, me must treat them the way we would like to be treated, never like objects. The dipper example is a great opportunity to show babies that we care about them, always making sure to make eye contact and talking to them with an smile on our faces, so they can trust us. Also, they will know that we always be willing to respond to their needs, consequently, we’ll be creating a bond with them.
I agree with you just because they are babies doesn’t mean they shouldn’t know whats going on or have any input. I used to give my daughter choices when she was a baby i would as her what shirt do you want to wear purple or pink . This helped with her cognitive skills and language skills.
Lesly — Thanks for your reply. Using the 3 R’s, relationship-based practices, leads to attachments & healthy social-emotional development. You listed several practices infant teachers can use in daily routines with babies; I wonder, how will a teacher learn what an individual baby’s unique needs are?
1.- Why are the 3-R’s important when working with infants? Reference both Cheshire (2007), Christie (2018) in your response.
According to Cheshire (2007), the 3-R’s are important when working with infants because as future educators we need to make sure to build Respect, Response and Relationship when working with infants and toddlers.
-Respect and treat children the same way we would like to be treated. For instance, before changing the child’s dipper, we should approach the child and inform him that we are going to change him, while changing the dipper we should talk to him with a smile on our face and explain to the child step by step what we are doing. By following these steps, we will be building a connection with the child and creating teamwork.
-Response. – In order to attend to children’s needs we need to be good observers, understand the signs that the child is trying to give us and figure out the child’s temper. When children trust their caregivers, they would be ready to create a bond with them.
-Relationship. – As future learners we need to need to build a connection with children. If the child trusts you, they will allow you to proceed the same way their parents do. The article states “When young children know that a caregiver will respond to their needs, children can confidently venture forth to explore and discover. The bond of trust has been established and positive learning can take place “
According to Christie (2018)
-Respect is about treating children with consideration. In addition is about having ethics and being caring by putting aside our own choices and welcoming the child’s preferences. Respect is an essential value when working with toddlers and infants. Supporting children instead of interviewing in their choices is another way to show respect.
-Relationship.- Children need to develop a strong and reciprocal relationship with their teachers.
-Response- Interactions with infants begin with the teacher’s invitation and nothing progresses until the child agrees. “Offer infant choices about what is going to happen to them and wait for their response.”
2- How can infant teachers use the 3-R’s when working with babies? Describe specific practices and behaviors teachers should use with babies. Reference both the Cheshire (2007) and Christie (2018) article in your response. Use examples that no one has shared yet!
-A baby who is cranky and doesn’t want to go to sleep, the first thing that we have to do stay calm, following we have to check if his temperature is alright, if the baby is not sick maybe he is hungry and we can try to feed him, if the baby doesn’t want to eat, we should embrace him and try to let him fall asleep in our arms and finally, lay him down. We can’t lose our temper, we have to be very patient and always treat the baby with respect and love. We always need to provide unhurried time. According to Christie (2018), “Infants need unhurried time that is reflective of their own pace for learning and exploration.
-Before interacting with a baby, we have to make sure to take care of ourselves because babies need consistent care. According to Christie (2007), “Caregivers who have been giving of themselves all day need this time to nourish themselves to be ready for another busy, active day tomorrow”
Marcela — Thanks for your comment in this activity. You list many detailed practices that infant teachers can use with babies that incorporate the 3 R’s. I wonder, why is it important for teachers to be respectful, responsive, reciprocal and develop relationships with babies?
1)The 3 r’s stand for respect, response, and relationship. According to Nancy Cheshire (2007) the 3 r’s can help build a healthy trusting relationship between a child and their care giver. When children trust their caregivers it allows them to become more comfortable.
2)Caregivers can interact and engage with infants and allow them to choose their own response instead of trying to force the child to say or something. Children need time to warm up to situations and by forcing them to do something will sometimes cause them to shut down and not want to engage.
Hello Brittney, children have like that sixth sense and know the adults they can trust. I agree with you because children will not be as comfortable in a setting where they get yelled at for only trying to express themselves.
Brittany — Thanks for your comment in this activity. Using the 3 R’s enables babies to develop healthy relationships with infant teachers. I wonder, why is it important for babies to feel comfortable with their infant teachers? What are some specific practices that infant teachers can use during diapering or feeding that demonstrate the 3 R’s?
1) The 3-R’s stands for respect, response and relationship. It is important to have a relationship with the families because the teachers must be able to communicate about the child and make them feel comfortable. That will make them have a strong bond with the child and family.
2) According to Cheshire(2007) when you talk to a child for example, “what color is this toy?” it will want them to participate. This shows respect towards the child because you are speaking to the child who may understand you.
Madelin — Thanks for creating a comment in this activity. Using the 3 R’s can create strong bond with the baby & family; I wonder, why is a strong bond between infant teachers and babies and families important? Talking to a child during play demonstrates respect; I wonder, what are other practices teacher can use to demonstrate the 3 R’s with babies during diapering or feeding?
1. Why are the 3-R’s important when working with infants?
The 3-R’s are respect, response and relationship. The 3-R’s are important when working with infants because they focus more on how children are learning than what they’re learning. According to Cheshire the teachers meet their daily demands of the job and still are able to preform positive nurturing relationship with the children and it helps the child know that they’re human beings not objects.
2.How can infant teachers use the 3-R’s when working with babies?
Infant teachers can use the 3-R’s when working with babies is letting them express themselves and not forcing them to do things that they do not want to do. According to Cheshire their non-verbal cries and whimpers are how they communicate with adults and when the adult communicates with a soft soothing voice the child knows that they can be trusted.
Brenda — Thanks for your comment in this activity. Treating a baby as a human being is crucial; I wonder, what impact does positive healthy relationships have on babies? “Listening” to a baby’s communication is important, I wonder, can you offer examples of practices infant teachers can use that demonstrate the 3 R’s?
1.The 3-R’s are important when working with infants because according to Cheshire (2007), and Christie (2018) an infant needed to be treated with respect, like an adult when we are serving their necessary needs. responding to their needs by observing their actions and reaction. Creating a bonding relationship with each infant to create positive connection between the infant and the caregiver, which leads to benefit the infant’s developmental needs in every aspect.
2. for example “If the infant’s teacher is preparing for a group painting activity, while everybody is painting, she recognized one of the kids look very tired. she should respect the needs of the child and pulled them away from the activity and put them to sleep”.
Elizabeth — Thanks for your comment in this activity. A positive relationship between a baby & infant teacher lays the foundation for social-emotional development, cognitive development & future learning. I wonder, what are some practices that infant teachers can use during feeding or diapering that incorporate the 3 R’s?
1. The 3-R’s are important when working with infants, respect, response and relationship. These 3-R’s together work hand in hand to promote positive and health relationships and learning experiences. In the article ” when teachers and children interact in a positive manner, the foundation is laid for future learning and relationships (Leified & Sanclers 2007)” (Cheshire 2007)
2. Infant and toddlers teachers can use the 3-R’s by using eye contact, smiling, using warm tone of voices, individualize contact Moving at their pace ” Infants need unhurried time that is reflective of their own pace for learning and exploration” (Christie). Learning a babies ques verbal and nonverbal. Explaining what you’re going to do before you do it” when children are treated with with respect, they are treated as human beings, not objects. As a child is being diapered a respectful adult explains what is happening ” (Cheshire 2007)
Mel — Thanks for your comment in this activity. Using the 3 R’s promotes positive relationships between babies & infant teachers which lays the foundation for healthy social-emotional development and future learning. I wonder, what are practices that infant teachers can use during feeding or diapering that demonstrate the 3 R’s?
Hi Mel,
I agree with you when you say promote positive and health relationships and learning experiences. You show children that you respect their space and decisions. That only makes them feel empowered and confident.
1.Why are the 3-R’s important when working with infants? Reference both Cheshire (2007), Christie (2018) in your response. The 3-R’s are very important when working with infants as Nancy Cheshire stated it can form a great connection with the child and improve their overall development.
According to Toni Christie the 3-R’s are important because they can help build a relationship between the child and caregiver but you also want the child to have some dependence.
2.How can infant teachers use the 3-R’s when working with babies? Describe specific practices and behaviors teachers should use with babies. Reference both the Cheshire (2007) and Christie (2018) article in your response. Use examples that no one has shared yet! Teachers can use the 3-R’s when working with babies is to be patient and flexible by accommodating and communicating with the child so they can feel safe at all times but to also take care of yourself and Chesire stated because it is important to get enough rest and exercise. Another way you can use the 3-R’s according to Christies is to let the child be independent to make things happen with their capability.
Selanie — Thanks for your comment in this activity. Using the 3 R’s promotes positive connections between babies & infant teachers; I wonder, how do those connections support development? You list some principles teachers can use when working with infants: I wonder, what are some practices teachers can use when diapering or feeding babies that incorporate the 3 R’s?
Hi Selanie,
I definitely agree with you when you say it can form a good connection with the child and improve their overall development. Also I feel like Toni Christie used a great example referring to the relationship between children or caregiver and child.
1.)The 3 R’s are important when working with infants because according to Nancy Cheshire, it can help form a positive connection with each child and between a caregiver and child which helps with the foundation of emotional, social and cognitive development. It can lead a child to a healthy social and emotional development. According to Toni Christie, the 3 R’s are important because you want the children to become focused and have freedom. They show them respect and the children feel more comfortable and see that you respect their space.
2.)Infant teachers can use the 3-Rs when working with babies by taking care of themselves as Cheshire said, taking care of you whether it’s sleeping, bathing, reading, or walking, and get ready for another busy day. Another way to use the 3-Rs is to give options and ways to do things as Christie said, by letting them choose what they want to do, so that the children get the idea that their options are valuables.
Julissa — Thanks for your comment in this activity. Infant teachers engaging in self-care is a critical element of relationship-based practices. I wonder, how would an infant teacher use the 3 R’s with a baby when sleeping, bathing, reading, walking, or getting ready for the day?
#1. Why are the 3-R’s important when working with infants? Reference both Chesire (2007), Christie (2018) in your response.
The 3-R’s: Respect, Response, and Relationship are important because these concepts influence learning. According to Chesire (2007)”Individuals working with infants and toddlers are teachers” and “When teachers and children interact in a positive manner, the foundation is laid for future learning and relationships”(Leifeld &Sanders,2007).
Respect for the infant/toddler assists in building trust. “When children are treated with respect, they are treated as human beings, not an object”(Chesire 2007)
Response is also essential in building trust: When observing non-verbal cues such as crying and cooing or smiling. A response from the caregiver acknowledges their needs and forms a positive connection.
Relationship is built from the connection and care that is provided. “Caring is the process of putting aside choices, preferences, and ideas to welcome another person’s preferences”(Christie 2018).
Therefore the 3-R ‘s are essential to the infant/toddler and the teacher.
#2. How can infant teachers use the 3-R’s when working with babies? Describe specific practices and behaviors teachers should use with babies. Reference both the Chesire (2007) and Christie (2018) article in your response. Use examples that no one has shared yet!
Infant teachers can use the 3-R’s when working with babies by following some specific cues that are given to them. As an example, cited in “The 3-R’s: Gateway to infant and toddler learning (Nancy Cheshire 2007)” When an adult is going to approach an infant or a toddler, they can show respect by moving in front of them instead of surprising them, which may be unpleasant and unexpected. When the adult explains what they are going to do such as change a diaper, if the child is unwilling now or becomes fussy the teacher can express patience and approach again as needed until the infant/toddler complies.
The concept of unhurried time (Christie 2018) is an especially crucial factor in caretaking. Unhurried time can be as simple as putting a bottle away for later, to physically moving at a slower pace that meets the toddler’s pace.
Other examples could be specific to the infant/toddler. Some infants and toddlers cannot fall asleep with the tv. off or with the lights off. This can be a quite simple fix, compromise! Allow the tv. to be on at a reasonable volume for a reasonable and limited time. Another example would be feedings that requires including medications and/or specific supplements. The child has associated their sense of taste and/or smell to react negatively. The teacher could find alternate ways to disguise the taste or smell by mixing it in with foods the child likes.