Consider the ways you build relationships with the children in your classroom, then reflect on practices you would like to begin implementing in the future. Share your reflections by answering the questions below.

1. List examples of the ways you currently foster relationships in your classroom.
    
2. Review your list above and share your responses with a colleague, administrator, trainer, or coach. What are some practices you want to begin using in your classroom? List at least 3.
    
3. What resources do these practices require?
    
4. Which resources do you have?
    
5. Which resources do you need?
    
6. What barriers might get in the way of these practices?
    
7. How can you minimize the barriers?