Language
Connection, Conversation, Expansion
What is a powerful interaction?
Teaching
Scaffolding
1.Wet hands
2. Apply soap, rub hands together vigorously, covering all surfaces (away from steam of water) for 20 seconds
3. Rinse hands
4.Dry with clean disposable papertowel
What is hand washing?
What is the minimum amount of time in a 3 hour period children should have access to their choice materials play with?
60 minutes
Why is this important?
Showing care and connection through actions like a gentle pat on the back, a high-five, or a comforting hug.
What is giving children a message of warmth?
Talking about the cloud display next to a window, watering a plant, using measuring cups in water play to measure the volume of a container, talking about recycling, matching baby animals with mommy animals
What is Nature/Science?
Tell me about your painting.
I wonder what would happen if you take a block away.
What made you decide to be a doctor?
What is an open-ended question?
Feet on the floor, Rosie. I don't want you to fall and get hurt.
Simple explanations for why children cannot do unsafe actions. "Why"
Using positive words, warm tone, and actions to support children, guide behavior, and build relationships.
What is a positive learning environment?
Why is this important?
Acknowledging children’s teamwork and effort while building together.
What is pointing out positive social behavior?
This block is bigger.” “You have two cups.” “Let’s count—1, 2, 3.
What is math talk?
“You’re building a tall tower—that means very high!”
“This crayon is bright red, like an apple!”
“You rolled the ball into a tiny circle—see how small it is?”
What is helping children with vocabulary?
Counting fingers during diapering or seconds for hand washing, naming steps and procedures, singing are examples of ___________ during health related practices.
Powerful interactions or teaching during routines
Staples, tacks, glitter, googly eyes, small pom poms, broken crayons, marker caps, sequins and other small collage items are examples of? (ITERS scale)
What are major hazards?
Guiding children’s behavior in ways that match their age and understanding—for example, toddlers are redirected to use gentle hands instead of hitting.
What is developmentally appropriate practice?
When there are behaviors, the first thing you should check are your expectations appropriate.
Materials that children can reach and use independently during play.
What is accessible?
What does this look like for infants?
These should be read and discussed multiple times in a day individually or in small groups.
What are books?
Hand washing should happen during these times.
Entering classroom, before and after eating, before and after diapering/toileting, after wet/moist sensory play, after wiping noses
This amount of time or more of outdoor play affects the "throughout" score for activities in the ITERS scale.
60 Mins. The scale considers the full daily schedule, including essential routines such as feeding, diapering, toileting, handwashing, and transitions. These routines naturally take a significant portion of time and are not expected to include access to the full range of classroom materials. Children should have consistent access to materials outside of these times-throughout the day.
Observing children’s body language, facial expressions, and attention during circle time to see who is not engaged.
What is noticing non-verbal cues when children are not engaged?
The time when children move from one activity or part of the day to another.
What is a transition in a Pre-K classroom?
Avoid wait times of 3 minutes with nothing engaging to do. Why is this?
This part of your classroom display shows how children choose and use materials creatively and individually. It's the process, not the product.
What is individualized art?
When staff usually anticipate and take action to prevent safety problems. Example: remove toys from fall zones, sweep sand off walk ways, pick up cluttered areas, stand near taller playground structures.
What is supervision or safety practice?
These 4 activities ask if there is an interest center?
Blocks, Dramatic Play, Science, Library
This is why 60 minutes or more of outdoor play affect the "throughout" score on the ITERS scale.
The scale considers the full daily schedule, including essential routines such as feeding, diapering, toileting, handwashing, and transitions. These routines naturally take a significant portion of time and are not expected to include access to the full range of classroom materials. Children should have consistent access to materials outside of these times-throughout the day.
These are the five types of diversity represented in the ERS scale.
What are race, culture, age, ability, and non-gender roles?