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Effective participation

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Provide ample opportunities for children to apply and use their knowledge and skills in crosscurricular studies to increase their understanding and capability

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Develop good attitudes and dispositions so that children are instilled with a love of learning
and a desire to go on learning

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Promote creativity, and enable children to achieve a depth of learning that is adjusted to their
developing abilities.
Skill-Related Areas

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Language and Literacy
o Engage in conversations with children
o Utilize real materials and tools when introducing or reinforcing new vocabulary
o Check for understanding by asking questions
o Wait for children to make questions
o Rephrase comments to improve children’s understanding

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Physical
o Teach, model, and maintain proper safety rules
o Provide a safe, spacious environment to practice large motor skills
o Participate in gross motor activities with the children
o Provide equipment that encourages the development of large motor skills and helps
sustain the children’s interest in the activities

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Social and Emotional
o Have conversations with children individually
o Embed opportunities throughout the day to provide positive, affirming statements