Socially STRONG Emotionally SECURE Ilse Wilson Mother of

Socially STRONG, Emotionally SECURE

Ilse Wilson Mother of 2 beautiful boys. Family childcare provider, center owner & facilitator to blossoming young minds Instructor for Care About Childcare 2016 Utah Early childhood Teacher of the Year & 2017 TLLCCF National Teacher Award Winner German Speaking, South African - American

What is Social Development? What is Emotional Development? What is Resilience ?

How can we help children develop Resilience • Attachment • Initiative • Self-Control ?

Why Resilience Matters When children know where to go, what to do, and who will take care of them, they are free to focus on learning and having fun!

EVERYDAY STRATEGIES (to create strong supportive social and emotional skills in children) • • • Supportive, Caring Practices Home and School Partnerships Activities and Experiences Daily Routines and Transitions Play and Learning Environments

Promoting Resilience through Supportive, Caring practices ~ A look at 10 Ways ~ Give me a Hand

Promoting Resilience through Home & School Partnerships ~ A look at 10 Ways ~ Pass the message Baton

Promoting Resilience through Activities & Experiences ~ A look at 10 Ways ~ Relaxation in a bottle

Promoting Resilience through Daily Routines & Transitions ~ A look at 10 Ways ~ On the Dance Floor

Promoting Resilience through Play & Learning Environment ~ A look at 10 Ways ~ Let’s get Physical

Ways to Resilience • • • • Stop saying “I’m busy” Make eye contact Listen Give hugs, and touch them Stay calm One on one time is crucial Smile Make time to do nothing Respond to challenging behavior with maturity Offer autonomy Get down on the floor with them and play Save their presents Tell them you love them Show them you love them

Conclusion Children need high-quality care, opportunities for developing and maintaining relationships, adequate nutrition, and support from families, educators, and communities. When these and other protective factors are in place, children experience positive development in all domains and have the internal adaptive resources to cope with trauma and stress they WILL encounter.

References and Resources collected from: • Socially Strong, Emotionally Secure 50 activities to promote Resilience in Young Children (Nefertiti Bruce and Karen B. Cairone) • The Devereux Center for Resilient Children http: //www. centerforresilientchildren. org/preschool/forparents/activities-to-do-with-your-preschooler/ • NAEYC - I Am Safe and Secure: Promoting Resilience in Young Children (Peter J. Pizzolongo and Amy Hunter) • 18 ways to raise a resilient child (Dr. Justin Coulson)