Frequent Descriptive Praise
Resource Description:
Age Group: Toddler
Resource Category: Exemplar
Training Plan: Infant-Toddler
Credential Level: Level 2
Competency Area: Responsive Interactions and Guidance
In this exemplar video, a teacher follows the toddler’s cues during the activity. Notice how the teacher allows time for the child to imitate actions and uses descriptive praise to reinforce effort and accomplishments (e.g., “Good job, you did it! You put them together”)—an example of Responsive Interactions & Guidance.
Resource Video:
Age Group: Toddler
Resource Category: Exemplar
Training Plan: Infant-Toddler
Credential Level: Level 2
Competency Area: Responsive Interactions and Guidance