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.

In this video, the ECE allows the child to pick between two different items to play with, animals or blocks, by asking the child, “Which one do you want to play with today?” The ECE brings the bins of toys in front of the child, and when the child points to the animals, the ECE gives them to her.

In this video, a teacher is seen finishing up a book read with some children in the library center before they transition. Notice how once they’re done with the book, the teacher gives each child the opportunity to pick which center they go to next. The teacher lists each center to them out loud and then asks them which one they would like to go to.

In this exemplar video, a teacher provides opportunities for children to make choices. Notice when the child stood on the couch, the teacher asked “Do you want to sit on the couch or do you want to sit on the floor?” This provides the child with two safer options to choose from, which is a clear example of providing opportunities for children to make appropriate choices.

In this exemplar video, a teacher provides opportunities for a child to make appropriate choices. Notice how the teacher asks, “You want to get another book?” and “Which one you want me to have?” This interaction supports the child’s ability to make choices.

In this exemplar video, a teacher provides opportunities for a child to make appropriate choices. Notice how the teacher asks, “Do you want to play the music?” and “Or you want to go to another book?” This gives the child an opportunity to choose between activities.

In this exemplar video, a teacher provides opportunity for children to make appropriate choices. Notice how she asked each child “What center would you like to go to?” Providing children with the opportunity to make choices helps them build independence, confidence, and gives them a sense of ownership in the classroom.