Using Children’s Interests in Facilitating Peer Play

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Teachers can use children’s interest as way to draw them into social interactions with their peers. In this clip, the teacher builds on a child’s interest in toy animals to facilitate building a “zoo” with a peer.

Age(s): Toddler

Part of: Practice and Improve

Category: Category 2: Teacher-Child Interactions | Subcategory: Category 2: Play-Based Interactions and Guidance | Measure: P-PBIG-03: Provides Guidance