The children who are struggling loudly often get our attention first

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The children who are struggling loudly often get our attention first.

But sometimes, it’s the quietest child who needs us to look a little closer.

Perhaps they’re quiet because they’re anxious.

Perhaps they’re always doing everything perfectly because they need us to come over and reassure them that they’re safe enough to make mistakes.

Perhaps they witnessed a less-than-perfect reaction from us when another child had an “oops” — and quietly learned that they should never, ever make that mistake themselves.

Perhaps they don’t know how to approach a friend yet and could use some guidance entering their play.

So give the quiet child an extra hug today. Take a moment to enter their world. Talk to them about their home and their family. Sit beside them. Bring them a little closer to you.

Don’t let “easy” make them invisible.

Sometimes, they’re the ones who need us most. 🤎 Connectedclassroom|childledlearning|connectionfirstlearning