1.2 Address children, always using their names and position myself at their eye level.
- Position yourself at the child’s eye level in order to support her participation in the everyday literacy activities such as exploring environmental print.
- Position yourself at the child’s eye level so that you can address him by name while acknowledging his participation in the scribbling activity.
- Have a conversation starter handy as you interact with children.
Read: Exerpt from "Conversation starters in Centers"
- 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