How to talk to Children and Build Positive Relationships

I am often asked “how to talk to children” and although it sounds like quite an obvious question, it’s actually a lot tricker than it sounds. Building positive relationships with the students in your class is extremely important as once a bond is formed you can help the children to achieve their personal and academic best. As a Primary School Teacher, you will be spending a lot of time with your students, so it is important to get to know them as quickly as possible. As a student or trainee teacher, sometimes you might not know how to begin interacting with a group of children during your placement. This video shares my advice for building a connection, including the tone of your voice, discussion points and ways to show mutual respect. I hope this video is useful for any teachers or adults who are going to be spending time around children soon.

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[ThomasBlakemore]

Relationships are key to behaviour management and learning. Kids don't want to listen to someone they don't like. Keep up the good work!

[ellamcken]

My biggest mistake in my
Last job was being too friendly at the start i feel this really impacted the way they responded to behaviour management.

[steph]

Thank you, I really agree with you about telling children the truth. I'm currently with a mixed year 4/5 class i always tell the truth (within reason) about what's happening, why things have changed or about why I won't be there. It's amazing to see how mature the students become once they trust you are telling them the truth 😊

[lenabluetv]

I almost didn’t click on this video because Katie looked like a kid herself.

After viewing this film, I’m happy I chose it 😊

Thank you for your insight and sharing what works for you Katie.

[Unique-rgnp]

Thank you for sharing, it gonna help me of being as a teacher for the first time in the next few days.

[rockingdanteachingman]

Lots of great tips and insights about building positive relationships. Thanks for sharing Katie.

[princessrockz]

I love how practical this is! ❤️ as something that may seem like common sense, but it can be quite tricky because we need to be professional and friendly at the same time!

[sundasbhatti]

Wow... So many tips for the new teachers!!!Thanks very much. Keep making these sort of videos. Much appreciated ☺

[Niallokk]

I have my PGCE Secondary Geogeaphy interview in exactly a week and I’m so excited and nervous. These videos are so beneficial! Thanks :)

[PrimaryTeachingWithDom]

Great video. This can be quite difficult although people think it is very easy.

Thank you very much 😊😊

[bohemianrevival]

Hi! I'm an overseas trained teacher trying to build a career as a supply teacher here, in the UK but I sometimes struggle with essential things such as what are the main topics for each term (year 1-5) in English and Maths. Is there any chance you could make some vlogs discussing this? Also, some vlogs with classroom scripting would be amazingly helpful and highly appreciate.

[lynagabrielle]

I have a interview as a teachers aid with little ones this helped especially with the nervousness thank you!!

[agnesli]

I wanna see bloopers...





Like the one you showed us at school.

Agnes

[Pizzaparty]

Thank you so much for this video! Exactly what I was looking for and super helpful.

[Eszz]

You're really big on first impressions. So interesting to think about

[chrisdoorduin]

A refreshing point of view about building relationships, keep up the good work ;).

[andreaguerrerovallejo]

I have loved every video so far. However, i feel like many of those dont apply to me. You see, i am an ESL teacher, and of course i am supposed to speak only english to them. Since most of them are just learning and cannot hold a long conversation, is really difficult for me to develop proper relationships with them without speaking spanish (our language)
Do you have any tips or some advice? Thank you so much

[silo]

Thank you for your help I've got some tips from you. I'm volunteer one and half years.

[ksenia_ave]

You're beautiful!😍 Inside and out💗
Thank you for the advice!

[AMDrawingTime]

so many great tips you learn us... thank you 🙏🙏🙏🙏