Connection Starters

• “What part of today are you looking forward to?”
• “What part feels a little tricky?”
• “I'll be thinking about you at lunch.”
• “You don't have to have a perfect day.”

Keep the ones that sound like you.

• “Kiss on each palm, one for each hand.”
• “I'll come back after outside play.”
• “I'm going to miss you, and I'm still going to go.”
• “Your hug is in your pocket.”

Keep the ones that sound like you.

• “I'm so glad to see you.”
• “You don't have to talk yet.”
• “Let's get a snack first.”
• “I missed you today.”

Keep the ones that sound like you.

• “Your body looks tired. I'm here.”
• “Would you like quiet, music, or closeness?”
• “We can talk later, when you're ready.”
• “Let's just sit for a minute.”

Keep the ones that sound like you.

• “Who did you sit with today?”
• “What made you laugh?”
• “What was the loudest part of the day?”
• “Did anything feel unfair?”
• “What's something you'd like to do differently tomorrow?”

Keep the ones that sound like you.

• “That was a lot. You got through it.”
• “I'm not upset with you.”
• “We can start again.”
• “Nothing you feel is too big for me.”

Keep the ones that sound like you.