building relationships

I am in the middle of writing a paper on building relationships with children...how it is important to have relationship so that you can establish a good learning environment...etc. etc. Some of the pointers in the research, although most of us know, I thought was really neat and great reminders to building our relationships with our own families. I love reading stuff like this because it reminds me what is most important!
Ask the child questions about them so that you can get to know them.
Have conversation while they eat.
Listen to the child's ideas and stories
write the child positive notes
share information about yourself and find something in common with the child
post the child's work
have "star" child for the week
Acknowledge the child's efforts
Find out the child's favorite book and read it so you can discuss it with them.
Write all the special things about a child on a t-shirt and let him wear it (assuming this is a young child-I am sure my 14 year old would appreciate wearing a shirt all about him!!!)
play a game with the child
give hugs, high fives, thumbs up.
hold the child's hand