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May 13
20m 48s

TWTBIM_0331 Match More, Talk Less

Teaching With The Body In Mind
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Mike encourages us to pay attention, match children's physical actions and use fewer words. He has found this approach to be especially supportive of children who tend to be very quiet and those who are loud and boisterous. It might require us to slow down a little, which can feel hard in the midst of a busy day. Ross reminds us that it's OK because children are not volcano birds. 

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