In early childhood settings, children and teachers interact all day long. The benefits to everyone-teachers and children-are enormous when even some of those everyday interactions become intentional and purposeful Powerful Interactions! In step one of a Powerful Interaction, Be Present, you pause to tune in to how you are feeling and consider how you might need to adjust to create a "just-right" fit with a child. In step two, Connect, you let that child know that you see her; are interested in what she is doing, saying, and thinking; and want to spend time with her. Deepening your relationship this way helps the child feel safe, confident, and open to learning. Staying connected and observant helps you make good decisions in step three. In step three, Extend Learning, you make use of your strong connection with the child to stretch her knowledge, skills, thinking, or language and vocabulary just a bit. Now revised and updated, this reflective guide contains everything you need to understand what Powerful Interactions are, how to make them happen, and why they are so important in increasing children's learning and your effectiveness as a teacher. Whether you work in a child care center or family child care setting, Early Head Start or Head Start program, or a public pre-K or primary classroom, you make a difference in the lives of children and families-and Powerful Interactions can make that difference even bigger.

From the creators of the Powerful Interactions® framework and authors of the bestselling Powerful Interactions book (now in its second edition) comes the revised and updated edition of this essential guide for all coaches and professionals who support the work of teachers. This resource describes how to use the Powerful Interactions® framework, originally designed for teachers interacting with children, to work more effectively when interacting with adults in a coaching or training capacity. Filled with information, guidance, reflections, and insights about coaching with Powerful Interactions, this resource also includes access to 30 coaching videos online.  Use this guide to  Learn about your coaching stance and practice  Develop trusting relationships with the teachers you coach   Promote positive changes in teachers’ practice   Whether a new or experienced coach, use this guide to build on your current strengths to make your coaching practice even more effective.