Demonstrate and Explain How Things Work (Infant)

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While the infants played with the toy cars, the teacher repeatedly used words and actions to demonstrate how the car moves. Teachers can deepen or expand on infants’ play by providing more specific information or building on their background knowledge.

Age(s): Infant

Part of: Examples

Topic: Language Facilitation and Support

Category: Category 2: Teacher-Child Interactions | Subcategory: Category 2: Language Facilitation and Support | Measure: P-LFS-09: Expands on Children's Understanding