K2C1 Giving children our full attention

K2C1 – The importance of giving children full attention when listening to them and how you demonstrate this through body language, facial expression, speech and gesture.

Why is it important to give children your full attention when listening to them?

• It will build the child or children’s confidence and self esteem.
• Helps develop child or children’s independence.
• Helps child or children to develop their understanding of others.
• Gives a child or children a feeling of belonging.
• Demonstrates that you respect their views, opinions and how they are feeling.
• Gives reassurance and a feeling of safety, encouraging them to ask for help if required.
• Gives them their voices.
• Demonstrates that you show an interest in their ideas and actions.
• Helps to develop their own listening and speaking skills contributing to sharing, negotiating and giving suggestions in their play.
• Helps develop children’s own creativity, social and emotional skills.

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This post is part of the 201 Contribute to positive relationships • NVQ Level 2 section, which forms the Childcare Learning And Development website.