Explain (Toddler)

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When the child showed the teacher the magnifying glass, she expanded on the child’s initation by asking questions about the object and giving a description of what it was and how to use it. Teachers can expand on children’s initiation by asking questions and elaborating on what the child shows interest in.

Age(s): Toddler

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