Utilizes Interest Areas (E2.3.7)
Sub Category: Development Through Play
Credential Level: Level 1 •
Age Group: Infant, Toddler, Pre-K
COMPETENCY STATEMENT
Utilizes learning centers, stations, or interest areas to encourage play
DEFINITIONS
Teachers can help children engage in play by identifying and explaining the different centers/stations available with enthusiasm. Teachers can also encourage children to play in areas based on what children have given attention to and engaged in before.
EXAMPLES
Utilizes Interest Areas
Age Group: Toddler
Age Group: Toddler
In this exemplar video, a teacher models play for different learning centers for children in her classroom. Notice how the teacher enthusiastically describes and demonstrates activities accessible to children at different centers –an example of utilizing learning centers, stations, or interest areas to encourage play.
Utilizes Interest Areas
Age Group: Pre-K
Age Group: Pre-K
In this exemplar video, a teacher shows how to use math games and manipulatives in a center. Notice how the teacher explains and models the materials—an example of utilizing learning centers, stations, or interest areas to encourage play.
Utilizes Interest Areas
Age Group: Pre-K
Age Group: Pre-K
In this exemplar video, a teacher explains how to use the block center. Notice how the teacher guides play with the materials—an example of utilizing learning centers, stations, or interest areas to encourage play.
Utilizes Interest Areas
Age Group: Pre-K
Age Group: Pre-K
In this exemplar video, a teacher explains how to use the library center and explore the books. Notice how the teacher introduces the materials and sparks interest—an example of utilizing learning centers, stations, or interest areas to encourage play.
Utilizes Interest Areas
Age Group: Pre-K
Age Group: Pre-K
In this exemplar video, a teacher explains how to use the pretend and learn center. Notice how the teacher shows what the student can do and how to use the materials—an example of utilizing learning centers, stations, or interest areas to encourage play.
Utilizes Interest Areas
Age Group: Pre-K
Age Group: Pre-K
In this video, the teacher asks the child questions about the learning centers and talks about the materials found in each one. Notice how the teacher uses learning centers to spark conversation and guide play—an example of using interest areas to support exploration and learning.
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