Positive Verbal Behaviors (E2.1.4)

In this exemplar video, a teacher helps toddlers take turns while playing. Notice how the teacher uses encouragement and prosocial langauge –an example of speaking to children using neutral to positive statements and avoiding the use of negative, demeaning, or critical comments.

In this exemplar video, a teacher captures the infant’s attention on a toy. Notice how the teacher encourages the infant to participate–an example of speaking to children using neutral to positive statements and avoiding the use of negative, demeaning, or critical comments.

In this exemplar video, a teacher redirects a child who climbed a table in the classroom. Notice how the teacher describes what the child is doing and gently redirects them to a safer physical activity –an example of speaking to children using neutral to positive statements and avoiding negative comments.

In this exemplar video, a teacher gently comforts a child and says, ‘We have to be careful so we don’t hurt ourselves’ as the child comes out from under the table. Notice how the teacher uses calm, positive language—an example of supporting children with encouraging communication in a safe play environment.

In this exemplar video, a teacher says, ‘That’s better than hitting. We don’t want to hurt our friends, right?’ Notice how the teacher uses positive and respectful language—an example of guiding behavior in a kind and supportive way during play.