Read Gillespie & Hunter (2011), complete this handout as you read
Read Post, Hohmann & Epstein (2011), complete this handout as you read
Read Snyder (2011), complete this handout as you read
Watch Attachment Theory: Understanding the Essential Bond video. Complete this handout as your watch the video
Watch the video How Babies Form Attachments, complete this handout as you watch the video.
Watch Children’s Attachment and the Strange Situation Test, complete this handout as you watch the video
Answer the following questions, citing information from the readings and videos in your responses:
- What is attachment theory?
- Why is attachment theory important for infant teachers?
- What should infant teachers do to create attachments with babies in their classrooms? List practices that have not yet been mentioned!
Reply to 1-2 comment!
1) Attachment theory is a bond a child has with there caregiver . It has a major impact on children and will have this impact for the rest of their lives.
2)Attachment theory is important for teachers because children need to be comfortable around there caregivers. If a child is not comfortable it can effect their social and cognitive developments .
3) Teachers can have more quality time . Like feeding time a teacher can hold a baby while they are feeding them.
1) Attachment theory is the emotional bond between children and their caregivers. The earlier the bond is created the more impact it will have on the children’s lives.
2) Attachment theory is important for infant teachers because attachment can either have a positive or negative impact on how children interact with anyone in the future. So it’s important that teachers have a positive bond with a child so they can develop social and emotional skills
3) Some practices include:
Interacting, being present, and being positively engaged with the child
Having consistent responsiveness and warmth towards a child
Hi Diamunique, I agree with you that some practices infant teachers should have in their classrooms would be for the teacher to be present as much as they can giving the time some comfort and being consistent.
Lesly — Thanks for replying to Diamunique’s comment. I wonder, why should infant teachers be present, give comfort and be consistent?
Hi Diamunique
I agree with your strategy about having a consistent response. I think the best we can do is to make them feel comforted and love. In addition, our role as teachers is to help parents to build a healthy long-life attachment with their babies, because if the bond doesn’t exist between them, the baby can suffer the consequences in the future.
Hey Diamunique, I agree having consistent responsiveness is a great way to form attachments, because this let infants feel and secure that their need are going to be met.
Diamunique — Attachment is an emotional bond between an infant and the adults in their lives. Being emotionally present & engaged with a baby helps to form an attachment with a teacher; I wonder, what can an infant teacher do while diapering or feeding a baby to demonstrate they are emotionally present & engaged? I wonder, what is the theory of attachment, why is it important for infant teachers to know the theory behind attachment, and how do the videos & readings from this activity specifically connect to your comment?
Hi Diamunique,
I agree that being more positively engage with a child is really important for some practices in infant teachers should consider in their classrooms because babies can sense negative energy and start to feel uncomfortable.
Hi Brittney, I agree on that teachers should have more quality time with the children that way they can create a bond and become for comfortable so the child trust the caregiver.
Hi Brittney, I agree with you that children should feel comfortable around their caregivers because it is important for them to be able to be around their caregivers.
Hi Brittney,
I agree with you, if the teachers have more quality time the child would be a positive impact and there would be a better understanding between the child and the caregiver.
Brittney — Thanks for your comment in this activity. Attachment is a bond between a child and caregiver (adult or teacher); I wonder, what is attachment theory? Children do need to feel comfortable when with their teachers; I wonder, if a child does does not feel comfortable, how does it impact their social & cognitive development? I wonder, how specifically do the videos and readings in this activity connect to your comment?
1)Attachment theory is the emotional bond between the child and the caregivers.
2)Attachment theory is important for infant teachers because children must grow a bond with the caregiver which had have an impact in their lives, such as the child feeling comfortable being able to trust the caregiver and if the child didn’t it would impact the child on social skills and etc.
3)Some practices that infant teachers can do in classrooms to create attachments with infants
-Play time with fun objects that the child may find interesting so they can laugh, giggle
Lesly, Thanks for your comment in this activity. Attachment is the relationship between the infant and caregiver (parent or teacher) and attachments have significant impact on the life of a child. Hearing a baby laugh & giggle indicates the child is happy; I wonder, what else can teachers do to ensure they are creating attachments with babies? I wonder, what is attachment theory and why is knowing about the theory of attachment important for infant teachers? How does your comment specifically connect to the videos & reading in this module?
1. What is attachment theory? Attachment theory is the emotional bond or connection between babies and their parents or caregivers.
2. Why is attachment theory important for infant teachers? Attachment theory is important for infant teachers because all children must be treated with great care, respect, and made feel that their world is a safe place where they can explore their environment. Therefore, it directly influences the later development of the child.
3. What should infant teachers do to create attachments with babies in their classrooms? List practices that have not yet been mentioned!
Some practices are to respond to each child’s needs, wishes and understand the child’s cues.
Daniela — Thanks for posting a comment in this activity. Attachment is a strong emotional bond between people that endures over time. Treating babies with respect fosters trust so that babies feel safe to explore their environment. Responding to a baby’s needs and cues can build relationships between babies & teachers. I wonder, what is the theory behind attachment relationships, why it is important for infant teachers to know the theory, and what are specific practices teachers can engage in during feeding or diapering that support attachment? How does your comment connect to the video and readings in this activity?
1.-What is attachment theory?
According to the video “Attachment Theory—Understanding the Essential Bond”, The attachment theory is about understanding the essential bond between children and caregivers. For instance, during the child mother separation during the bombing in London, parents sent their children to the countryside where children were with safe people and they were well cared and well fed. However, they still have a very negative response to the separation from their mother. I think that it makes a lot of sense because children not only want their parents because they need food from them, but they also need to be held by them.
The article “Promoting positive attachments to infants” by Christine Snyder, attachment plays an integral role in the young infant’s development. For this reason, understanding sensitive and responsive caregiver must assured that the infant needs are met.
2.-Why is attachment theory important for infant teachers?
The attachment theory is very important for infant teachers so they can have a much better understanding of the child’s behavior. In this case, teachers should observe the child individually, try to find the child cues and exchange information with the child’s family, so they can find the right way to develop the child attachment.
3.-What should infant teachers do to create attachments with babies in their classrooms? List practices that have not yet been mentioned
-I think I should talk to the parents and explain to them about the stages of attachment, so they understand their baby’s behavior.
-As teachers, we can create a good environment that promotes trust and inclusion.
-We can synchronize the child routines according to the baby’s pace.
-Respond to the babies distress by comforting them
-Recognize the different signals that the baby is sending and respond adequately.
Hello Marcela, I totally agree with you because it is important to recognize the baby’s signals and try to satisfy their needs and desires.
Marcela — Thanks for your comment in this activity. You connected info from the videos & readings into your comment. Attachment theory involves an innate drive to be close to your caregiver. Careful observation of a child enables a teacher to develop reciprocity with the child and be responsive to the child’s signals and ways of communicating. Explaining to families the process & stages of attachment would help families develop a deeper understanding of child development and of their child. Teachers who are reciprocal and responsive create an environment for babies to trust them. I wonder, what would an environment that promotes trust & inclusion look like? How can teacher be synchronous to a baby’s routines and pace?
1. What is attachment theory?
Attachment theory is the emotional bond between children and their caregivers. Early bonds can become a problem for the child’s life.
2.Why is attachment theory important for infant teachers?
Attachment theory is important for infant teachers because it can be a positive impact but it can also be a negative impact. Attachment theory can impact on how each child interact with people in the future. Teachers should have a positive attachment with the child because it can create a strong bond with the child and develop emotional skills.
3.What should infant teachers do to create attachments with babies in their classrooms? List practices that have not yet been mentioned!
-As a teacher we should be present at all times.
-engage with every child.
-create trust with the child
– play with the child, laugh, and talk to them none stop.
Madelin — Thanks for your comment in this activity. Attachment is a strong emotional bond between 2 people that endures over time. I wonder, what is the theory and science of attachment? You mention “early bonds can become a problem for a child’s life” (Flores, 2021); I wonder, what do you mean by that? Healthy attachments help people to grow and develop socially & emotionally in healthy ways. I wonder, how can an infant teacher, engage with and create trust with each child?
1.What is attachment theory?
The attachment theory is when an emotional bond is formed between the child and the caregiver. It is important for the child to develop a relationship for social and emotional development.
2.Why is attachment theory important for infant teachers?
The attachment theory is important for infant teachers because the child needs to feel safe and be confident in the environment. It helps the child develop future positive relationships.
3.What should infant teachers do to create attachments with babies in their classrooms?
– Being consistent
– Proper body language
– Voice tones
– Responsive
– Encouraging positive behaviors and play
Brenda — Thanks for your comment in this module. Attachment is a strong emotional bond between people and healthy attachments can promote positive social emotional development. I wonder, what is the theory and science of attachment and why should infant teachers know the science and theory of attachment? It is important for teachers to create spaces where babies feel safe and can become confident; that helps children to develop relationships that are healthy in the future. I wonder, how can teachers be responsive and what is proper body language?
1) Attachment Theory is the bond that the infant and adult make. It’s important for the child to create connections like this because this will help them grow socially and emotionally.
2) Attachment Theory is important to infant teachers because they need to be able to create a bond with them so that the infant feels safe with them when their parent and or caregiver isn’t there with them. This again will also help their social and emotional development.
3) In order for infant teachers to create a bond with the infants, teachers should be patient with the child because these bonds take time to create, they should practice with the tones of their voices, not being too harsh and or sharp. More just being soft and relaxing and soothing.
Hi Zoe, I agree with you , because it can take time to create attachment when working with infants.
Zoe — Thanks for your comment in this activity. Attachment is a strong emotional bond between people. I wonder, what is attachment theory and why should infant teachers know attachment theory? Creating a space for infants to feel safe with the teacher is important for their well-being and development. Research shows that it takes approximately 6 weeks for a bond to develop between a baby and infant teacher.
1.The attachment theory is the bonding relationship between the baby and their caregiver.
2. The attachment theory is important for infant’s teacher so they can deal attachment behaviors when working with infants.
3 some practices are.
Response to the them when they cry.
Talking to them with warm voice.
Smiling to them when you talking to them.
Comfort them when they feel anxious.
Encourage when they accomplish something.
Elizabeth — Thanks for your comment in this activity. Attachment is a strong emotional bind between 2 people. I wonder, what is the theory and science behind attachment and why is it important for infant teachers to know if that theory and science? Dealing with attachment is a significant part of the work of an infant teacher; I wonder, how do infant teachers deal with attachment behaviors?
1. Attachment theory is an emotional bond/ connection babies form with parents and caregivers.
2. Attachments theory is important for infant teacher because it affect babies social skills in the first article says that having positive and secure attachments, babies learn that infant teachers are a source of comfort and security. They learn that their world is a safe place because the people in it are caring.
3. To create attachments infant teacher should learn their infants example their different cries, what it means when they turn away, and attempt to read their non-verbal ques to ensure all their needs are met.
Mel — Thanks for your comment in this activity. Attachment is the strong emotional bond between people; I wonder, what is the theory and science behind attachment and why should infant teachers know that theory and science? Attachment relationships provide security and comfort for babies, so they learn the world is safe and predictable. Learning the signals and cures of a baby helps teachers to be responsive and reciprical.
1) The Attachment theory is an emotional bond between children and Adults, parents, or caregivers. This will help form a closeness with the child and caregiver.
2) Attachment theory is important for infant teachers because attachment can have a positive or negative impact on how children interact with others. It is very important that teachers have a positive bond with a child so they can continue to develop social and emotional skills
3) Some practices include:
Interacting with the child, being attentive, being positively engaged with the child and
Having more comfort and trust towards a child so they can feel safe around you.
Selanie — Thanks for your comment in this activity. Attachment is a strong emotional bond between 2 people that lasts over time; I wonder what is the theory of attachment and why should infant teachers know the theory of attachment? Attachments can be healthy or unhealthy and teachers should have a healthy, positive attachment with babies. I wonder, how can infant teachers be attentive and positively engaged with babies?
#1. What is attachment theory?
Attachment theory is based on the idea of building a strong emotional bond between a child and an adult.
#2. Why is attachment theory important for infant teachers?
Attachment theory is important for infant teachers because children can form a bond with the teacher. When the teacher is responsive to their needs in a positive and caring way, the infant develops a secure attachment to them.
#3. What should infant teachers do to create attachments with babies in their classrooms? List practices that have not yet been mentioned!
Teachers can stay by the baby’s side when it is nap time and speak in a soft manner to them while they are waiting to sleep. Teachers can bring them their favorite blanket and toy to snuggle. Teachers can play peek – a – boo during their playtime to encourage curiosity.