Anonymous #1 11w

what would be the "correctly rephrased" version? im curious

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Anonymous #3 11w

Just talking the child through their emotions, so it varies on the situation. They’re upset we have goldfish for snack instead of animal crackers? “I’m sorry we don’t have animal crackers right now, that must be really upsetting, they’re one of my favorite snacks too. All we have is goldfish, and filling your belly with yummy food so you have energy to play is really important! I’ll add animal crackers to the list of snacks for next week, so until we get some can you try the goldfish?”

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Anonymous #3 11w

But in general, something like “this is all we have right now. Let me see what I can do to help change this in the future” but to address whatever situation is at hand. Got blue marker instead of red? “Let’s see who has a blue marker, maybe they might want to trade. If not we can wait our turn to share”. Kids deserve agency, and when they do they feel safe, comfortable, and loved, no matter the environment. What seems stupid to us means everything to a developing kid’s mind

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Anonymous #1 11w

i bet the kids love u

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Anonymous #3 11w

They do, and I really do love them just as much. Older teachers think I’m too soft on them or I’m wasting time bc these conversation take 15 seconds longer than just telling kids to get over it like they do. But if 15 seconds can change a child’s entire perception of trust in teachers, school, control over their choices, relationship with food, how to share, etc etc etc, I’m taking those extra 15 seconds every single time.

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