What are the fundamentals of elementary education work? Fundamental questions and practical issues do not only arise during direct work with children but begin with the process of self-reflection. What does it mean to be an educator in relation to the children, the parents, and the institution? What are the tasks, what values, and what image of educational work and the institution should be conveyed to the outside? Armin Krenz provides well-founded yet easily understandable answers to questions about productive self-reflection, optimized team building, efficient public relations, and respectful yet goal-oriented communication, whether with colleagues or parents. These answers are always highly practical and illustrated with easily accessible examples.