feel like they have a safe person to talk to without being judged

bring the idea of supportiveness, kindness, and open-mindedness 

able to trust … be accepting 

increase the connection and trust between educators

reciprocated respect towards each other…be there to listen

people who are very empathetic and understanding and who I can rely on 

feel secured and social attached 

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support and encouragement

it is so important for the educator to listen and support children, parents, colleagues and the community as a whole

keep easy and open way of communication

It’s emotional interaction through physical communication

need to build relationship with my full heart 

doing meaningful things can bring positive energy to people around and help others 

 pay attention to everyone and their need and support them in different way when they need it

Checking in with one another, to ensure we are all doing well, see if there is a way I can help or contribute in some way

 cultivating the sense of community for others by assisting the families not because I have to and its my job, but because its something that I want to do for them; 

 it enhances overall wellbeing 

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it is so important for the educator to listen and support children, parents, colleagues and the community as a whole

to find your shared interest with them and build from there 

taking an interest in each child and family and having active conversations with them

considering and sensitive to each party and building connections in between to develop a harmonious environment for everyone. 

to let them freely be themselves

to use our own words, vision, and mission to have a healthy relationship that leads to mental peace and have a festive ambience.

everyone is open to creating this environment together 

A home like feeling that I received; home away from home

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Food for us became a way of expressing love, connect with each other and together create a more complex way of communication 

I felt as people were saying “Yes, you are one of us’’ by their gestures toward me 

sometimes by greeting them personally (one-on-one) it will change the whole individual’s community experience 

each one can share their own experiences 

have the opportunity to express themselves within any form of art and explore the different elements. 

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what makes up a community, its core, rarely changes 

we should be active in the community and contribute our own strength

not being afraid to put myself out there and make those connections

transfer the culture of love and support

acknowledge everyone’s opinions

encourage them to reach for the stars