Relationship-Based Practices Activity #1: Introduction to Relationship-Based Practices

Read Cheshire (2007) and Christie (2018) complete this handout as you read

Cheshire (2007)

 

Christie (2018)

 

Answer the questions below, including specific references to Cheshire (2007) and Christie (2018) in your answers:

RESPOND:

1. 1. Why are relationship-based practices important when working with infants? Reference both Cheshire (2007), Christie (2018) in your response.
   2. How can infant teachers use relationship-based practices 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:

Identify a colleague who listed a different relationship-based practice  or behavior that an infant teacher should use with infants than the ones you listed.  In your response, explain how the practice or behavior demonstrates the 3 R’s.