Activity 2.4 | Attitude of Care and Inclusion

We all know when we are being cared for and about. 

As C. G. Murray in her book Illuminating Care (2021) says, “Care is an attitude through which we show our support for the child’s growth, health and protection by our response, attention, tone and presence” (p. 7). It works well with a mindset of yes. We must consider how to encourage everyone to feel comfortable and safe.  

When we welcome children and families, we welcome each child and each family, and sometimes this can be challenging. We all would like to have a group of children who listen, respond and get along well with everyone, but there are no perfect children (or adults).  

Read the scenarios as you move through this activity and think how you might approach them with a caring attitude and mindset of yes, which is a mindset that finds ways to support children and problem-solve around obstacles. This is easier with a team approach, with everyone thinking together and working together on the issue.  

References

Murray, C. G. (2021). Illuminating care: The pedagogy and practice of care in early childhood communities. Exchange Press. 

Free webinar by C. Murray (2021) The pedagogy and practice of care.