Provides Opportunities to Make Choices (E2.2.11)

In this exemplar video, a teacher is in the classroom playing with an infant. Notice how the teacher soothes the baby by offering two choices–an example of providing opportunities for children to make appropriate choices.

In this exemplar video, a teacher it outside with toddlers on a hot day. Notice how the teacher wants the children to stay hydrated and let’s them decide if they want to drink water now or later, helping them to practice making choices within reasonable limits–an example of providing opportunities for children to make appropriate choices.

In this exemplar video, a teacher is redirecting toddlers engaging in play. Notice how the teacher asks the child to choose between play activities –an example of providing opportunities for children to make appropriate choices.

In this video, the teacher offers the infant a choice between two toys, comparing the options while engaging the child in conversation. Notice how the teacher vrbalizes observations about what the child seems to prefer and how they interact with the toy– an example of supporting early communication and decision-making skills.

In this exemplar video, a teacher invites children to choose which toys they want to play with, describing each option. Notice how the teacher encourages decision-making and gives each child a chance to pick—an example of providing opportunities for children to make appropriate choices during play.