Enchanted Explorers Child Development Center

Some outdoor painting and chalk coloring for the win!! They also did water exploration with frozen “iceberg sea creatures’ There is so much exploration to be done!!

The Circle of Security in Early Education

The Circle of Security is a relationship framework developed by Glen Cooper, Kent Hoffman, Bert Powell and Robert Marvin. It draws on Attachment Theory, first developed by British psychiatrist and psychoanalyst John Bowlby in the 1950s and later expanded through the work of developmental psychologist Mary Ainsworth.

At the heart of meaningful relationships is the understanding that children need both a secure base from which to explore the world and a safe haven to return to when they need comfort, reassurance or support. The Circle of Security reminds us that children are constantly moving between these two needs throughout their day.

As children explore, investigate, take risks and follow their curiosity, they need caring adults to watch over them, delight in their discoveries and support their learning. When challenges arise, emotions become overwhelming, or they simply need connection, children need to know there is a trusted adult ready to welcome them back with warmth, comfort and understanding.

In early childhood settings, our role is not to direct every moment of children's play, but to be emotionally available, responsive and attuned. We can create the conditions where children feel safe enough to explore, learn, build relationships and develop confidence in themselves and others.

When children know that someone is there to support both their independence and their need for connection, they develop a strong sense of security, belonging and wellbeing. These are the foundations that support all future learning and development.

Reflection question for you and your team:
How do the children in your learning environment know that you are both a secure base for exploration and a safe haven for comfort and connection?

Cinco De Mayo 🌮❤️☀️ Taco 🌮 Tuesday!!

We at Enchanted Explorers are so very grateful for all our amazing staff!! ❤️☀️😊

Teacher Appreciation starts Monday!!

We had so much fun playing with shaving cream!!

Reading Across America week starts March 2nd!! It’s our goal Enchanted Explorers Child Development Center to make sure each and every child goes home with at least one book that week!!! “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more things you know the more places you will go!” Dr Seuss!!

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