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Introduces new vocabulary by pointing to illustrations; using facial expressions, movements, or other body language; or giving brief definitions
What is The teacher follows guidance on Book Discussion Cards to facilitate interactive read-alouds. (4b.)
During Choice Time, Bobby and Ciara are observed bumping into each other and crying as blocks fall onto the carpet.
What is Adequate space is provided for each interest area (1d.)
To signal the end of Choice Time the teacher puts on the clean up song.
What is Gives notice before cleanup time or transitioning to other activities (8a.)
Children and teachers are observed laughing and smiling with each other
What is Maintains a nurturing and positive affect (9a.)
Teacher reviews the suggestions in the "Closing the Study" section in the current Teaching Guide.
What is Closes the study with a celebration of learning (1j.)
The teacher makes color-coded, laminated labels in English and in the children's home language to include in the classroom collection.
What is The environment reflects the language(s), family background(s), home culture(s), and exceptionalitie(s) of the children in the classroom and beyond. (4c.)
Students are observed playing a game of soccer outdoors with the teacher.
What is At least 30-60 minutes are allocated daily for outdoor play in the morning for full day programs (weather permitting) (6h.)
At a arrival time the teacher utilizes Intentional Teaching Card LL42 "Daily Sign-In".
What is Encourages children to write (14 h.)
During a transition a teacher is observed making the activity more challenging based on the needs of the group
What is Uses adaptations suggested on the backs of Mighty Minutes Cards (3d)
After coming in from Outdoor Choice the teacher is observed standing at the sink and pointing to the "Germ Buster" poster as children wash their hands.
What is Features and practices that promote safety and health are included (5d.)
The teacher is observed reviewing the students levels for the upcoming Intentional Teaching Card while planning one of the small groups for the week.
What is Large and small group activities are planned flexibly to address the individual strengths, needs and interests of children. (7e.)
During the Tree Study in the Discovery Center the teacher assistant is observed modeling counting the number of leaves a student has collected.
What is Interacts with individuals and groups in ways that support curricular objectives (12e.)
A teacher records children's questions throughout the day and continually updates the chart
What is Adds to the web of investigation; creates and posts "What We Know?" and "What We Want to Find Out?" charts (1a.)
During Choice Time in the Music Center Josue and Savannah pick a song from the Music Center Song Book and play the rhythm sticks and sing to "Row, Row, Row Your Boat"
What is Materials for spontaneous exploration and appreciation of the arts (3j.)
Teacher takes the classroom outdoors with clipboards and crayons to collect and document the nature specimens they have found
What is Selects the setting that is most appropriate for each experience (7 f.)
Teacher is observed using "self talk" as she says aloud, "You know, I can't remember where the tape is kept. I am going to ask Mrs. Jones for help."
What is Encourages children to seek help and communicate their needs (10 g.)