In this session, participants will explore the ways in which the relationship between a caregiver and child promotes the child’s learning and development across domains. Participants will discuss the intersection of attachment theory, brain science, and the ways in which infants and toddlers develop and learn new skills. Participants will use video practice observational skills and have the opportunity to see parent/child interactions through a relationship-focused lens.
Presented by
Kendall Appell
Promoting First Relationships Trainer and Provider
University of Washington
Kendall Appell, B.Ed., is a Promoting First Relationships provider and trainer with the University of Washington. Kendall has 15 years of experience in the early learning field, serving in a variety of roles including classroom teaching in developmental and inclusive preschool classrooms, home visiting, and childcare consultation. She is passionate about supporting professionals and families through trusting relationships.
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Age Group Addressed:
Birth to Age 3, Birth through Age 5
Audience:
All
Core Competency Area:
Child Growth, Development and Learning
Skill Level:
Fundamental
Presentation Outcomes:
Participants will be encouraged to explore and discover the diverse and powerful ways in which caregivers support their child’s learning and development through their everyday caregiving activities and sensitive and responsive care. Participants will practice observing caregiver/child interactions through both their domain-specific lens and the lens of the attachment relationship. Participants will be empowered to promote sensitive, responsive caregiving as a mechanism toward learning and development across domains.
Learning Objectives:
Describe the way caregivers promote learning and development across domains through sensitive and responsive care
Describe the connection between a child’s trust and sense of safety with their caregiver and their ability to learn new skills
Practice becoming close observers of the parent/child relationship, noticing how caregivers promote learning and development through their attention to their child’s social emotional needs
Expertise
Prior experience with infants, toddlers, and their caregivers
