Things to Remember Each child is unique. The attuned teacher becomes an historian, remembering and cataloguing a child's style of engagement and communication. Be sensitive to changes in the rhythms of a child's movement, the tone of their voice, and the intensity of their activity. Anxious, shy, and timid children may prefer solitary learning activities. Social children may learn concepts best in groups.
Popular children enjoy recess, where their leadership and popularity can shine.
The most powerful of our non-verbal communication instruments is the face. A child's face, and yours, is a barometer expressing interest, investment, curiosity, joy, fear, anger, confusion, or doubt. Your criticism can feel crushing, but your approval will be motivating, energizing and powerful. Back to top Bruce Duncan Perry, M.D., Ph.D. is the Thomas S. Trammell Research Professor of Child Psychiatry in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. Within the Baylor College of Medicine clinical system, he serves as Chief of Psychiatry at Texas Children's Hospital.