NAEYC Standard 4 Using Developmentally Effective Approaches to Connect with Children and Families ‘Students prepared in early childhood degree programs understand that teaching end leerning with young children is a complex enterprise, and its details vary depending on children's ages, characteristics, and the settings within which teaching and learning occur. They understond end use positive relationships and supportive interactions as the foundation for their work with young children and families. Students know, understand, and use ¢ wide array of developmentally appropriate approaches, instructional strategies, and tools ‘to connect with children and families and positively influence each child's development and learning. 3a, Understanding positive relationships and supportive interactions as the foundation of their work with children 3b. Knowing and understanding effective strategies and tools for early education 3c. Using a broad repertoire of developmentally appropriate teaching/learning approaches 3d, Reflecting on their own practice to promote positive outcomes for each child Behavior management and adaptations are very important when it comes to an early childhood education classroom. No two children are alike, therefore, we must learn how to adapt to each child individually. CARA’s kit is a tool that can be used to help with behavior management as well as adaptations in the classroom setting. When I started my first preschool teacher job, I worked with very few coworkers who had any education in the early childhood field. There were specific toys that the children always seemed to fight over and get upset about. I noticed that there was a simple kitchen timer in the supply closet. Remembering what I had learned from CARA's kit and my early childhood guidance class I took the timer out of the