Engage with your students and their families in real conversations about things that matter and that are important. Reflect on things that you have done in and out of the classroom to help each child. How have the parents helped their children? At everyday drop off and pick up do you give yourself a chance to genuinely greet parents or caregivers? It has been said that Kindergarten educators are exchangers of understandings. You pursue exciting ideas with children. You give them a sense of belonging, of community, of team, while remaining open-minded to education and to life. While children are questioning and exploring their surroundings, you are modeling openness and empathy towards each child's personality. Co-collaborating with students requires uninterrupted blocks of time--time best spent outside when possible. Many times we begin our days and end our days outside in the Kindergarten yard. To minimize your transitions, just stay out as long as you can each day. Take neighborhood walks often. Go to the nearest park or field often. Bring a kite, a parachute, a glider, a tent, a soccer ball. It's amazing how authentic surroundings sustain interest in children. Present problems for children to solve outdoors, noting their endless interests.