Encourage Task Persistence (E.4.1.11)
Sub Category: Social and Emotional Development: Self-Concept, Behavior Regulation, Emotional Control, Attention, and Social Skills
Credential Level: Level 2 •
Age Group: Infant, Toddler, Pre-K
COMPETENCY STATEMENT
Uses a variety of strategies to help children persist in a task (offers praise and encouragement, expands on play ideas, offers support if needed)
DEFINITIONS
Teachers support children in finishing tasks by giving encouragement, offering help, and adding new ideas to keep things interesting. This helps children stay focused and feel proud of their efforts. It also builds confidence and problem-solving skills.
EXAMPLES
Encourage Task Persistence
Age Group: Toddler
Age Group: Toddler
In this exemplar video, a teacher provides adequate pacing and responds to the toddler’s cues throughout the activity. Notice how the teacher allows time for the child to imitate actions and offers praise and encouragement, an example of supporting skill development.
Encourage Task Persistence
Age Group: Toddler
Age Group: Toddler
Uses a variety of strategies to help children persist in a task (offers praise and encouragement, expands on play ideas, offers support if needed)
Encourage Task Persistence
Age Group: Toddler
Age Group: Toddler
In this exemplar video, a teacher supports a group of toddlers during a block-building activity in the Block Center. Notice how the teacher offers assistance when children have difficulty connecting the blocks and encourages them to continue building a tall tower, helping them stay engaged in the task, an example of using a variety of strategies to help children persist in a task.