Awards

• Winner of Silver, Technical Books category, EXCEL Awards 2021 (United States)

Overview

Since its publication in 2011, the first edition of Powerful Interactions has been one of NAEYC's top five bestselling books for nearly 10 years and has sold over 40,000 copies through all distribution channels. Today there is even greater awareness among early childhood educators of the importance of building relationships with young children to support their learning. With this revised edition of the book, both new and experienced educators can turn everyday interactions with children into Powerful Interactions and increase children's engagement, communication, motivation, and learning. Special features: Updated research addressing the importance of social and emotional learning and how children's interactions with adults impacts their development in every area Updated examples; includes extended vignettes with analysis of what the teacher did and why, and how the child responded or was impactedGreater attention to issues of equity and diversity, including among educators Several spaces for journaling and reflection, with prompts for the reader to consider her thoughts on a strategy she tried with a child, how it worked, and what the reader learned. These sections are also helpful for readers who are studying the book for a class or in a learning group with other teachers.

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Intentionality-one of the most overused and misunderstood words in early childhood education-reclaims its meaning in this clear, simple book about how each interaction with a child can build a path to the confidence and curiosity that children need to become collaborative lifelong learners. -Joshua Sparrow, Executive Director, Brazelton Touchpoints Center, and Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School Can you take a classic book and improve it? That was my question in reading this new edition of Powerful Interactions, and the answer is yes. Research-based and full of compelling examples, it provides opportunity after opportunity for teachers to reflect on and promote joyful Powerful Interactions that extend children's learning. -Ellen Galinsky, Author of Mind in the Making: The Seven Essential Skills Every Child Needs Relationships are at the heart of everything . . . including Powerful Interactions! With a simple framework, the authors help educators be effective and intentional in their interactions with children. This book sets the stage for creating a positive learning environment and building community while laying the foundation for meaningful relationships throughout life. -Cate Heroman, Early Childhood Consultant and Author, Cate Heroman LLC Mastery of the three basic steps of Powerful Interactions makes teaching young children look both magical and elegant! Within the pivotal instruction of once your offer to connect has been accepted by the child lies the basis for cultivating an authentic, trusting, respectful relationship between teacher and child and, by extension, the family as well. The special features remain key for teaching teams to measure progress and talk about their evidence-based work. -Jerlean Daniel, Associate Professor Emeritus, University of Pittsburgh, and Former Executive Director, NAEYC

"Intentionality—one of the most overused and misunderstood words in early childhood education—reclaims its meaning in this clear, simple book about how each interaction with a child can build a path to the confidence and curiosity that children need to become collaborative lifelong learners."" —Joshua Sparrow, Executive Director, Brazelton Touchpoints Center, and Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School ""Can you take a classic book and improve it? That was my question in reading this new edition of Powerful Interactions, and the answer is yes. Research-based and full of compelling examples, it provides opportunity after opportunity for teachers to reflect on and promote joyful Powerful Interactions that extend children’s learning."" —Ellen Galinsky, Author of Mind in the Making: The Seven Essential Skills Every Child Needs ""Relationships are at the heart of everything . . . including Powerful Interactions! With a simple framework, the authors help educators be effective and intentional in their interactions with children. This book sets the stage for creating a positive learning environment and building community while laying the foundation for meaningful relationships throughout life."" —Cate Heroman, Early Childhood Consultant and Author, Cate Heroman LLC ""Mastery of the three basic steps of Powerful Interactions makes teaching young children look both magical and elegant! Within the pivotal instruction of “once your offer to connect has been accepted by the child” lies the basis for cultivating an authentic, trusting, respectful relationship between teacher and child and, by extension, the family as well. The special features remain key for teaching teams to measure progress and talk about their evidence-based work."" —Jerlean Daniel, Associate Professor Emeritus, University of Pittsburgh, and Former Executive Director, NAEYC"

Can you take a classic book and improve it? That was my question in reading this new edition of Powerful Interactions, and the answer is yes. Research-based and full of compelling examples, it provides opportunity after opportunity for teachers to reflect on and promote joyful Powerful Interactions that extend children's learning. --Ellen Galinsky, Author of Mind in the Making: The Seven Essential Skills Every Child Needs--Ellen Galinsky Intentionality--one of the most overused and misunderstood words in early childhood education--reclaims its meaning in this clear, simple book about how each interaction with a child can build a path to the confidence and curiosity that children need to become collaborative lifelong learners. --Joshua Sparrow, Executive Director, Brazelton Touchpoints Center, and Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School--Joshua Sparrow Mastery of the three basic steps of Powerful Interactions makes teaching young children look both magical and elegant! Within the pivotal instruction of once your offer to connect has been accepted by the child lies the basis for cultivating an authentic, trusting, respectful relationship between teacher and child and, by extension, the family as well. The special features remain key for teaching teams to measure progress and talk about their evidence-based work. --Jerlean Daniel, Associate Professor Emeritus, University of Pittsburgh, and Former Executive Director, NAEYC--Jerlean Daniel Relationships are at the heart of everything . . . including Powerful Interactions! With a simple framework, the authors help educators be effective and intentional in their interactions with children. This book sets the stage for creating a positive learning environment and building community while laying the foundation for meaningful relationships throughout life. --Cate Heroman, Early Childhood Consultant and Author, Cate Heroman LLC--Cate Heroman The continuous study and implementation of Powerful Interactions has had a profound impact on our early childhood laboratory program. We have seen the positive effects in relationship building, respectful interactions, and enriched learning experiences. The children, families, teachers, and college student assistants enthusiastically embrace the beautiful content of this book. It serves as quality professional and personal development for all. --Beth Huber, Director, East Tennessee University Little Buccaneers Early Childhood Laboratory Program--Beth Huber This book is a great resource for my district. The first edition has been used in professional development for leaders of our P-3 Initiative and as part of the district's high school early learning program. It is an easy read for educators as well as a fantastic resource for families. --Minerva Pardo, Family Engagement Coordinator, West Valley School District--Minerva Pardo

Author Information

Amy Laura Dombro, MS, creates resources for teachers, family support professionals, and community leaders. Former head of the Bank Street Infant and Family Center, Amy works with and for national organizations to translate complex information so that it is engaging and easy to use. In addition, she often documents stories of successes, challenges, and lessons learned so that readers can benefit from the experiences of others. Her publications include The Power of Observation, Smart Start in Action and Honoring Our Babies and Toddlers, a guide for caring professionals working with military families. Judy Jablon, MS, is an educator and author with more than 30 years of experience in early childhood and primary education. A former teacher, Judy is grounded in theory and practice that emphasize child development, observation, critical thinking, and experiential learning. Judy provides facilitation, leadership coaching, and training to a wide range of educational institutionsand agencies. She has coauthored numerous publications including Observation: The Key to Responsive Teaching,The Power of Observation and The Work Sampling System. Charlotte Stetson, MEd, spent the first 20 years of her career in early childhood education teaching young children in varied settings. During the second 20 years, she was a consultant and author. She worked with teachers, coaches, and administrators to implement best practices in the areas of classroom environment, curriculum content, observation-based assessment, and teacher-child interactions. In addition to Powerful Interactions, she is a coauthor of Observation: The Key to Responsive Teaching; Winning Ways to Learn; The Creative Curriculum Study Starters; and the DVD The Creative Curriculum in Action! Since retiring in 2014, Charlotte is learning to play the cello, volunteers for Acadia National Park, and pursues her longstanding photography hobby.

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