Guide Peer Interaction (E4.1.14)
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
Assists children when needed in their communications and interactions with peers (guides them as they resolve conflicts, speak respectfully to each other, initiate and expand on each other’s play ideas)
DEFINITIONS
Teachers guide children as they talk, play, and solve problems with each other. They help children use kind words, take turns, and share ideas. This builds strong social skills and helps children learn how to work and play together.
EXAMPLES
Guide Peer Interaction
Age Group: Toddler
Age Group: Toddler
In this exemplar video, a teacher supports a child who becomes frustrated during a peer interaction. Notice how the teacher calmly guides the child to use respectful words and say “stop” to communicate her needs—an example of assisting children with communication and interactions with peers.
Guide Peer Interaction
Age Group: Toddler
Age Group: Toddler
In this exemplar video, a teacher supports a child with their communications and interactions during a shared exploration activity. Notice how the teacher models calm, respectful language, encourages turn taking, and provides language to help the child communicate that it is her turn. These are foundational strategies that help children build skills needed for communicating and interacting with peers.
Guide Peer Interaction
Age Group: Infant
Age Group: Infant
In this exemplar video, a teacher is supporting children’s communication and cooperation during play. Notice how the teacher prompts children to ask one another for help, encourages them to work together, and acknowledges their teamwork. By guiding peer interactions and helping children participate in a shared activity, the teacher assists children in communicating and collaborating with their peers.
Guide Peer Interaction
Age Group: Toddler
Age Group: Toddler
In this exemplar video, a teacher models for children how to communicate with their peers. Notice how the teacher uses kind words and encourages taking turns –an example of helping children when needed in their communications and interactions with peers (guides them as they resolve conflicts, speak respectfully to each other, initiate and expand on each other’s play ideas)
Guide Peer Interaction
Age Group: Toddler
Age Group: Toddler
In this exemplar video, a teacher models for children how to communicate with their peers. Notice how the teacher uses kind words and encourages taking turns –an example of helping children when needed in their communications and interactions with peers (guides them as they resolve conflicts, speak respectfully to each other, initiate and expand on each other’s play ideas)