Interaction Intention Cards - Teacher-Child Interaction

Preschool Activities
Written By Cynthia Skyers-Gordon

Activities for Preschool Educators

Positive teacher-child interactions are built through small, intentional moments of connection throughout the day. The Interaction Intention Cards encourage educators to focus on one meaningful interaction practice daily, such as getting at eye level, using a warm tone, mirroring emotions, or offering calm acknowledgment.

These intentional practices help strengthen trust, emotional safety, and responsive relationships in preschool classrooms.

Skill Focus:

  • Responsive interactions

  • Emotional connection

  • Relationship building

  • Reflective teaching practices

  • Communication awareness

  • Positive classroom climate

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Cynthia Skyers-Gordon

Dr. Cynthia Skyers-Gordon, Ed.D. is the founder of SILWELL-C (Staff-Inspired Leadership for Wellness and Calm), a wellness initiative created to empower educators, leaders, and teams to thrive from within. With more than 33 years of experience in early childhood education, from assistant teacher to director to Education Coordinator, Dr. Skyers-Gordon understands the challenges and opportunities staff face each day.

SILWELL-C was born from her belief that true wellness in schools starts with the staff themselves. By providing calm leadership strategies, practical tools, affirmations, and inspiration, SILWELL-C equips educators and leaders to create supportive, balanced environments where both staff and children can flourish.

Through workshops, consultations, and creative resources, Dr. Skyers-Gordon combines her in-depth expertise with a passion for cultivating resilience, connection, and calm in every space. Whether it’s through her upcoming Wellness Toolkit, the JamBel Storybook, or the Free Wellness Hub, she continues to design practical ways for educators and leaders to sustain their own wellness while inspiring others.

At its core, SILWELL-C is more than a program; it’s a movement: a reminder that when staff lead with wellness, schools grow with strength, calm, and confidence.

https://www.silwellc.com
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