Language
Connection, Conversation, Expansion is an example of this.
What is a powerful interaction?
What are the five steps for hand washing?
Wet hands, soap and lather for 20 seconds, rinse, dry with deposable clothe.
Children should have at least this amount of outdoor play each day for physical health and exploration.
What is 30 minutes?
Expectations that match a child’s age, development, and abilities are described as this.
What is developmentally appropriate.
Best practice recommends at least this much uninterrupted time in a three hour period for children to explore and choose their own activities.
60 minutes.
Asking children how two things are alike and different supports this thinking skill.
What is comparing and contrasting or critical thinking?
Items like tacks, staples, broken crayons, marker lids, and small craft materials can be dangerous for young children because they can cause this.
What is a choking hazard?
Using songs, visuals, or routines during transitions helps reduce this common classroom challenge.
What is challenging behavior?
Saying “You shared your blocks with your friend—that was kind” is an example of this type of feedback.
What is specific praise or acknowledging prosocial behavior?
Counting objects, comparing sizes, and talking about shapes are examples of this type of classroom talk.
What is math talk?
Talking with children about what happened yesterday or what will happen tomorrow builds understanding of this concept.
What is time (past and future)?
Standing where all children can be seen, moving around the play area, and anticipating potential hazards are key parts of this safety practice.
In ITERS, if children are outside for more than this amount of time, teachers may lose points because materials are not available for learning indoors.
What is 60 minutes?
When a teacher says, “You both want the toy—what can we do?” they are supporting this process
What is problem-solving or conflict resolution?
Talking about weather, plants, animals, or how things work builds knowledge in this subject.
What is science talk?
When a teacher explains what a new word means, they are doing this.
What is defining vocabulary?
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
When classroom materials are placed within children’s reach so they can independently choose and use them, this is called this.
What is accessibility?
When children feel noticed and valued for positive actions, it strengthens this.
What is self-esteem?
These are the four classroom areas that count as required interest centers and receive credit when included in the learning environment.
What are blocks, dramatic play, science, and library?
Organizing activities around a unifying topic that links multiple areas of learning is called this, and it helps children make real-world connections.
What is a classroom theme?
To help reduce the spread of germs, nap mats should be placed at least this many inches apart at a minimum.
To help reduce the spread of germs, nap mats should be placed at least this many inches apart at a minimum.
Providing clearly defined areas for blocks, dramatic play, library, science, and other materials supports this best-practice principle.
What is an interest center?
Using encouragement and clear expectations instead of punishment is an example of this teaching approach.
What is positive guidance?
These are the five types of diversity represented in the ERS scale.
What are race, culture, age, ability, and non-gender roles?