Teacher-Student Interactions

Guest: Bridget Hatfield, PhD, Assistant Professor in Public Health and Human Sciences, Oregon State University Preschool may look like it’s mostly play, but it’s a big step for kids - often the first time away from mom and dad in a new environment with new rules and lots of other children around. It can be stressful. And research suggests a lot of stress during those developmental years can affect behavior and learning down the road. So, what can preschool teachers do to bring down those stress levels?