Elicit Elaborate Responses (E2.3.1)

In this exemplar video the child signals interest at the doll by grasping, gazing, and vocalizing. The teacher encourages this interest by responding using a playful voice and keeps doll within reach. The teacher also elicits more response from the child by pointing out the doll’s body parts, building on child’s social skills, and creating this positive relationship between child and teacher.

In this exemplar video, a teacher asks a child about their building design and what each part represents. Notice how the teacher uses open-ended questions and follows the child’s ideas—an example of starting conversations based on a child’s interests to encourage more detailed responses.

In this exemplar video, a teacher asks children to name animals and objects and describe the sounds they make. Notice how the teacher uses open-ended questions to spark conversation—an example of initiating conversations about a child’s interests and using open-ended questions to encourage more detailed responses.

In this video, a child says they hurt their finger. The teacher asks, “How did it happen?” and “Does it still hurt?” Notice how the open-ended questions help the child talk more, showing how good conversations support communication– an example of Initiating conversations about a child’s own interests and using open-ended questions (if age-appropriate) to elicit more elaborate responses.

In this exemplar video, a teacher initiates conversation with a child by asking an open-ended question about what the child is drawing . Notice how she starts the conversation with “What are you drawing?” This open-ended question invites the child to share her ideas with the teacher. After the child responds, notice how the teacher asks a follow up questions related to the child’s response, such as “You drew a cruise ship? Why did you draw a cruise ship?” These questions invite the child to share ideas, give more details, and continue a back-and-forth conversation about her interests. Initiating a back and forth conversation with children about their interests supports their language development through play.

This video shows a teacher joining the construction center and expands on their play by reinforcing new vocabulary.

In this exemplar video, a teacher is sitting near the child and joining in their play. Notice how the teacher asks questions, describes what’s happening, and builds on the child’s ideas—an example of supporting language, thinking, and social skills through child-led play.

In this exemplar video, a teacher asks the child questions and builds on their interests. Notice how the teacher uses different types of questions to help the child share more—an example of engaging in playful activities throughout the day.

In this exemplar video, a teacher asks the child what they are doing and joins their play. Notice how the teacher uses questions and conversation to build on the child’s ideas—an example of expanding on play initiated by children to reinforce language, ideas, and social development.

In this exemplar video, a teacher works with the child to discuss their own interest and further elaborates child’s likes and supporting new concepts. Notice how the teacher uses the child’s likes to support new concepts and elaborate on discussions. –an example of supporting ones own likes and interests, helps maintain engagement with the child and introducing new concepts.

In this exemplar video, a teacher expands on play initiated by a child to reinforce language and ideas. Notice how the teacher uses phrases such as, “Can you say square in rectangle?” and “You’re putting the top in the basket” to build on the child’s play.

In this exemplar video, a teacher expands on the child’s initiation to play with a jar. Notice how the teacher names the object, asks questions, and responds to the child’s communication—an example of expanding on play initiated by children to reinforce language, ideas, and social development.

In this exemplar video, a teacher engages with an infant by observing and responding to the child’s play with a toy. Notice how the teacher asks questions, models how to use the toy, and follows the child’s lead—an example of expanding on play initiated by the child to support language development, curiosity, and social interaction.