Drawing as a Conversation Starter

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Notice how this child’s drawing provided a rich opportunity for the teacher to engage the child in a back-and-forth conversation. The teacher kept the conversation going by asking lots of questions and using a warm tone and demeanor to signal her interest in the child’s trip.

Age(s): Preschool

Part of: Practice and Improve

Category: Category 2: Teacher-Child Interactions | Subcategory: Category 2: Language Facilitation and Support | Measure: P-LFS-08: Engages in Conversations