Model Active Play (E4.9.4)

In this exemplar video, a teacher is modeling how to use play dough with toddlers while incorporating a simple song. Notice how the teacher uses clear, slow motions, demonstrating actions like roll, pound, poke, pat, and squeeze and repeats these steps so toddlers can imitate. This is a clear example of how the teacher is participating in physical activities with children.

In this video, the teacher is modeling and verbalizing how to connect blocks together. She describes each step out loud while showing the toddlers how the pieces fit. As she participates in the activity with them, she provides encouragement and invites the children to try it themselves. This is a clear example of how the teacher is participating in physical activities with children.

In this exemplar video, a teacher participates alongside the children during a water play activity. The teacher models how to scoop water, hold the sifter, and watch the water fall, while providing verbal encouragement and inviting children to try the actions themselves. By actively engaging with the materials and supporting children through guided modeling and positive feedback, the teacher demonstrates how participation and encouragement support children’s physical development.

In this exemplar video, a teacher is engaged in floor play with an infant. Notice how the teacher demonstrates how to use the toy rattle, uses hand over hand, and sings a chant to help the child grasp and move the rattle –an example of participating in physical activities and providing modeling and encouragement for children.