Model Material Use (E3.1.5)

In this exemplar video, a teacher models how to gently touch the flowers. Notice how she first uses her right hand to show students how to touch the bouquet flowers with gentle hands and then encouages them to try themselves- an example of modeling the appropriate use and care of materials.

In this exemplar video, a teacher models appropriate use and care of materials by repairing a book with tape while talking with toddlers about how and why we care for books. Notice how the teacher uses intentional modeling, clear narration, and gentle handling of materials, an example of modeling appropriate use and care of classroom materials as part of the learning environment.

In this exemplar video, a teacher models the appropriate use and care of materials with an infant child using crayons. Notice how the teacher demonstrates how to put the crayons in a tube, an example of modeling appropriate use and care of materials.

In this exemplar video, a teacher demonstrates how to use classroom materials appropriately during center time in the Pretend and Learn Center. Notice how the teacher models holding the cup securely and drinking from it appropriately during play—an example of modeling the appropriate use and care of materials.

In this exemplar video, a teacher models how to care for classroom materials. Notice how the teacher demonstrates cleaning up water and drying the paper while guiding the child. This is an example of modeling appropriate use and care of materials

In this exemplar video, a teacher guides children in using materials during a science activity. Notice how the teacher demonstrates how to place items on the boat to test whether it will sink or float. This is an example of modeling appropriate use and care of materials.

In this exemplar video, a teacher models the appropriate use and care of materials during a drawing activity. Notice how the teacher reminds children to close their markers, shows them where to place the marker caps, and encourages them to organize materials correctly. This is an example of modeling appropriate use and care of materials.

In this exemplar video, a teacher models appropriate use and care of a book in the library center. Notice how the teacher physically demonstrates where to grasp a single page and how to turn it while saying, “Can you grab it right here, like this, and turn the page?” She also reminds the child to handle the book gently by saying, “Careful, okay, we have to do it softly”—an example of modeling appropriate use and care of materials.

In this video, the teacher is modeling how to use a magnifying glass for the toddler. Notice how she held the magnifying glass up to her eye and then she moved the magnifying glass down closer to the stump, explicitly showing the children how to hold and handle the magnifying glass.