Interactions in the Classroom Settings
What do infant interactions with peers Or adults look like ?
Engaging in short simple back and forth with peers
Able to show empathy or concern for peers.
Responds and engages with adults during predictable routines
Often slow to warm
Often want to be up or in an adults arm
We use these indicators to access the effectiveness of teacher-child interactions in a positive enviornment.
Relationships
Positive Affect
Respect
Positive Communication
What is Equity?
Everyone receiving the support they need. No matter what.
We sing the Song "If you're ready for a Circle" To prepare the children for what?
Circle time
What are some Supervision Basics?
Children must be within sight AND sound at all times
Name three types of interactions (can be Verbal or Non-Verbal)
Gestures
Redirection
Broadcasting
PDA
Getting down to their level
Having a Positive Enviornment does NOT mean?
Simply ignoring children's challenging behaviors
Reinforcing negative behaviors with positive affect
Doing everything for the children
(*Others can apply)
What are "Protective Urges"
Are the fundamental drive both parents and caregivers feel to protect young children.
How you ensure an activity is "Well Lead"
Following children's lead
Model and give hints on how to use materials
Help children focus their attention and extend engagement with children
Something you should NEVER do if you don't know who the person is, inquiring about the child.
Release them or any other information about them to that person.
What should Adult and Child Interactions look like?
Staff engage with the children
Making connections
Narrating what the child is doing
ask open ended questions
What does CLASS Stand for?
Classroom Assessment Scoring System
Using these means of support, you can assure to Support Families
Encouraging engagement
Learning about parents hopes/dreams
Providing community, resources and supports for families.
Acknowledging families irreplaceable in the children's lives.
What is the new name we are transferring to when referring to outside?
Outdoor Classroom
What Are "Hot Spots?"
High traffic areas where accidents, injured or challenging behaviors are more likely to occur.
These Interaction Words are commonly used in what area in the classroom?
Friction
Force
Elevation
Momentum
What does relationships in the classroom look like?
Conversations
Matched positive affect
Affection
Shared activities
(Could include more)
What are some ways to create "Classroom Culture"
Honor families experiences, values and goals for children.
Honor children's choices whenever possible
Speak to children in their home language and recognize the impact of culture on communication style
(*Answers may vary)
Cause and effect
Shapes
Number Sense
Relationships with adults and peers
(Etc)
What or Where are some common Hot Spots (Name 3)
Blind Spots
The Block Area
Outdoor Climbers
Indoor Climbers
The Door
What is "Strive for Five"
Observe what the child is doing
Initiate the conversation by asking questions
Give Child time to respond
Expand by asking another question
Repeat!
What is the ONE thing in common that you WILL do no matter the age group is in "Positive Affect"
Smile
How can you support the "Peer Connection"
Listen to children thoughts and ideas
Question stereotypes
Emphasis the ways we are similar while talking positively about different things
Showing empathy and help one another show it as well.
This is used to make what Sensory Experience?
2cups flour
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup salt
2 tablespoons cream of tarter
1-1.5 cup boiling water
No Cook Play Dough
What should you do before you began to serve a child at your table you're assigned at?
Check food restrictions.