Emotional Support
Teacher smiles at child and says Good morning
Positive Climate
A new student is coming in to start in your classroom today, you let the other children know so they can be welcoming and support and show the child around the classroom
Awareness and plans appropriately
When in circle time a student says" I went to my grandma's house far away. The teacher responds and says tell us about your trip.
shows flexibility--follows students lead
The teacher know she is going to have a messy activity today-she puts out the smocks and some wet wipes after explaining the activity she allows the children to begin
Proactive
Teacher says to a child "I like the way you interacted with your classmate and played side by side
Positive communication
Dara is crying and says she needs her mom; you quickly go to her and say I know you miss your mom, it can be sad when we miss someone, I am here for you if you would like to play with me until she comes to pick you up in a bit.
Awareness and responsive
When Ms. Marcia wants to rearrange the classroom she gets out some chart paper and asks the children to share any ideas they might have, and they draw a map of the classroom.
Elicits ideas and /or perspectives
A specific child runs each day as it is time to go inside after outdoor play - today the teacher addresses the child before going to play that when he hears the whistle for cleanup it will be time to go inside, and she has a special job for him to carry the outdoor bag inside
Clear expectation's and proactive
Ms. Amanda bends down to talk to a child
Eye contact
Students are moving around the classroom and are cohesively all playing together
student comfort
Ms. Eva asked the children to join her in circle time she asked the children to find a place where they are comfortable and ready to learn!
not rigid
A child was using a pair of scissors like a gun, the teacher quickly responded and told the child this is the way we use scissors to stay safe, she models.
Redirection of Misbehavior
Ms. Ginny can't wait to tell the children about the ocean topic today she comes in with a silly squid hat on and tells the children to join her.
Enthusiasm
during circle time the teacher ask if anyone had ever been to the beach? And if they could share their experience Several children raised their hands to respond.
Freely participates
children can sit down or stand up while doing an art project with paints and leaves.
shows flexibility and allows movement
2 girls are arguing with each other about who's birthday is next the teacher steps in and asks the children to come with her to the birthday board and they begin to problem solve
Redirects
Mr. Jim asked if he could join 2 boys in the block area, he enters and begins playing cars with them.
shared activities
Ms. Lorie sees that a child is becoming frustrated that his tower keeps falling down, she quickly responds and asks the child if he needs help with his building, they work together to build the tower.
Provides individual support
Mr. Henny gives the children jobs to do ask them after they finish exploring out doors to put the tools back in the toy shed.
Gives children responsibility
All the children in the classroom are working well together and the tones and sounds sound wonderful in the classroom
Student behavior