Utilizes Interest Areas (E2.3.7)
Sub Category: Development Through Play
Credential Level: Level 1 •
Age Group: Infant, Toddler, Pre-K
COMPETENCY STATEMENT
Utilizes learning centers, stations, or interest areas to encourage play
DEFINITIONS
Teachers can help children engage in play by identifying and explaining the different centers/stations available with enthusiasm. Teachers can also encourage children to play in areas based on what children have given attention to and engaged in before.
EXAMPLES
Exemplar Video #1
Age Group: Toddler
Age Group: Toddler
In this exemplar video, a teacher models play for different learning centers for children in her classroom. Notice how the teacher enthusiastically describes and demonstrates activities accessible to children at different centers –an example of utilizing learning centers, stations, or interest areas to encourage play.
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