This is what we call Banking Time for Families, Teachers and Children.
A 10-15 minute strategy to build interactions and bonds between children and the adults around them.
Interactions between adults, teachers and children matter.
When you look at these images, it speaks to the importance of the “serve and return” happening as the teacher sits at eye level with the child and observes what he is doing.
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The teacher is:
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Following his lead
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Giving attention and focus
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Smiling and enjoying the moment
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Listening and saying words back
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Boosting vocabulary
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Encouraging creativity
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Asking open-ended questions
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Describing what he is doing
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Showing him that she is interested in what he is doing
This teacher at The E3 School is building a strong relationship built on trust that will help him learn, grow and thrive.
Research tells us that interactions are a strong predictor of later academic and life success in kindergarten and beyond.
What is the greatest gift you can give your child at any age? The gift of your time.
Let the child lead and decide what they want to talk about or do.
It might be looking at a book, building with blocks or Legos, drawing a picture, counting leaves or watching a child play.
Take 10 to 15 minutes and start incorporating banking time into your everyday.
Let’s bank some time with our kids. Start today!