Module 1.4

The idea of the piggy bank as a metaphor for building a positive relationship is that many small positive interactions (“deposits”) over time build a strong positive relationship between two people.

• True

• False

Which of the following is a small thing that teachers can do to “make a deposit” with a young child?

• Notice the child’s feelings

• Play with the child during choice time

• Ask questions about the child’s interests and life outside of school

• All of the above

Which of the following is a small thing that teachers can do to “make a deposit” with a family?

• Learn the names of family members

• Seek the family’s input on the child’s preferences and temperament

• Text a photo of the child having fun at school or make a phone call home when the child does something well

• All of the above

When co-workers have positive relationships, it is beneficial for young children.

• True

• False

Building positive relationships with young children is a good thing to do, but it isn’t a strategy for preventing challenging behavior.

• True

• False