Verbalizes Expectations and Limits (E2.2.7)

In this video, the teacher clearly verbalizes classroom expectations by guiding the child on how to hand over toys appropriately. Notice how the teacher listens attentively to the story, verbalizing and modeling safe and respectful behavior–an example of verbalizing appropriate expectations and limits for children, and models appropriate behavior for children.

In this exemplar video a teacher helps toddlers in her class move from one activity to another. Notice how the teacher establishes a consistent way to transition from one activity to the next by signing a song as a transition signal –these are examples of a way teachers can verbalize appropriate expectations and limits for children, and model appropriate behavior for children.

In this video the teacher promotes social awareness skills when he tells children to give each other space.

In this exemplar video, the teacher explains to the toddler how to be gentle with the book and not rip the pages. Notice how the teacher clearly sets expectations and models how to handle books carefully—an example of guiding behavior through clear communication and demonstration.

In this exemplar video, the teacher calmly tells the child, ‘We do not hit,’ after he pulls and upsets a friend. She helps him calm down and gently guides him to make a better choice. Notice how the teacher responds quickly and uses kind words to stop the behavior—an example of verbalizing appropriate expectations and limits for children, and modeling appropriate behavior for children.

In this exemplar video, a teacher says, “Let’s have a seat, please,” and reminds the children of the rules. Notice how the teacher uses clear directions and gentle reminders—an example of verbalizing appropriate expectations and limits for children, and modeling appropriate behavior for children

In this exemplar video, a teacher reminds the children to listen and sit “criss-cross applesauce.” Notice how the teacher sets clear rules and an example of guiding children with simple, clear expectations– verbalizing appropriate expectations and limits for children, and modeling appropriate behavior for children.

In this exemplar video, a teacher gives out toys and says, ‘We’re going to build. Thank you for waiting. Can you wait one more second while I give directions?’ Notice how the teacher clearly sets expectations and models patience—an example of verbalizing appropriate expectations and limits for children, and modeling appropriate behavior for children.