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Measuring Distances
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Mr. Brown Can Moo
The teacher reads to the children who are close to her, but the child who is alone on the slide is listening and involved. What we can learn from this: children hear you! So be careful of what you say about a child who is within earshot. Also, read so that those around can be […]
Offering Comfort
When a child needs to have his temperature taken, teachers often get an emotional response similar to the one in this clip. The boy wants his mom and says so. What do you notice about the way the teacher responds? The teacher repeats the child’s words, showing the child that he has been heard. This […]
Outside Storytelling
Children are drawn to the companionship and comfort of story whether inside or out. Notice how children are attracted to this comfortable scene, even amid the noisy activities going on around them. Children need the opportunity for risk-taking and teachers do best by trusting the child’s endeavors.
Painting
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Planting Seeds
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Playdough Outdoors
The teacher’s role is to be present with the children in her care and attentive to the needs of the larger community of children. Watch and listen as J. finds materials to meet the children’s interests and needs, reassures others of her presence and care, is a friend and companion of the children, and follows […]
Playground Activity
Children learn best when given the chance to move! Here are three views of the joy that running and movement bring. In the third example, one child strikes at the other. Are they playing? How do you know? An intentional teacher will evaluate the situation before stepping in to correct behavior. What would you do […]
Playing with Sand & Water
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