Are you watching me?
Summary
That to me summed it up as she was doing what the children wanted in their make-believe world of fun and adventure and the new team member was trying to understand why she was on the floor. To me and Cathy, it was the most normal thing to do, lying on the floor being a hungry panther snoring and growling when the children came too close! Some strategies to help When you are new to early years, playing alongside the children using make-believe, for the first time, don’t think about the other adults in the room. Remember this doesn’t equate to low self-esteem or lack of confidence, it can in fact be linked with perfectionism. Accept that you may not be able to achieve what you want immediately, and it is totally OK. Don’t dwell on things, be proactive, ask for help and guidance.