1.2 Address children, always using their names and position myself at their eye level.

  1. adult and smiling disabled childPosition yourself at the child’s eye level in order to support her participation in the everyday literacy activities such as exploring environmental print.
  2. adult and child drawingPosition yourself at the child’s eye level so that you can address him by name while acknowledging his participation in the scribbling activity.
  3. Have a conversation starter handy as you interact with children.
    Read: Exerpt from "Conversation starters in Centers"
  4. When talking with the child about her choice, tell her what you like to do in that center and keep the conversation going about what is fun to play with