Extends Language (Toddler)

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In this video exemplar, the teacher noticed a child’s verbal attempt to communicate and then extended the toddler’s language. 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

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