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The video illustrates how to offer new words and “child-friendly” definitions to engage children in rich conversations. The module includes a video and reflective questions for teachers to consider how to use complex vocabulary and expand sentences. Teachers can deepen or expand on children’s initiation by providing more specific information or building on a child’s background knowledge.
Age(s): Toddler, Preschool
Part of: Examples
Topic: Language Facilitation and Support
Category: Category 2: Teacher-Child Interactions | Subcategory: Category 2: Language Facilitation and Support | Measure: P-LFS-10: Extends or Models Language
