Activity 7.4a: Identify ways to build positive relationships Resource Type: Activity In this activity, learners view a video clip of a child with disabilities and see how the adults in his life build positive relationships with him and each other. Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Activity-7-4a.pdf
Activity 7.5a: Describe how the environment helps children feel connected and safe Resource Type: Activity In this activity, learners view video clips of classroom environments and see how the adults have set up the environments to help children feel connected and safe. Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Activity-7-5a.pdf
Activity 7.6a: Setting classroom rules Resource Type: Activity In this activity, learners think about the classroom rules in a pre-K or early childhood classroom. Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Activity-7-6a.pdf
Activity 7.7a: Teaching emotional literacy skills Resource Type: Activity In this activity, learners identify different types of emotions and generate ideas for how to foster emotional literacy in the classroom. Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Activity-7-7a.pdf
Activity 7.8a: Identify ways to problem solve Resource Type: Activity In this activity, learners view video clips of teachers helping children learn how to solve problems. Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Activity-7-8a.pdf
Activity 7.9a: Describe an example of an incentive system Resource Type: Activity In this activity, learners view a video clip and identify the elements of an incentive system used with a young child. Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Activity-7-9a.pdf
Activity 7.10a: Components of a rich learning environment Resource Type: Activity In this activity, learners view a series of pictures to identify components of a rich learning environment. Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Activity-7-10a.pdf
Activity 7.11a: Using dialogic reading as a foundational instructional practice Resource Type: Activity In this activity, learners view a video clip of a teacher reading aloud to a group of children to see how she uses dialogic reading practices to engage the children. Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Activity-7-11a.pdf
Activity 7.12a: Small group instruction Resource Type: Activity In this activity, learners view a video clip of small group instruction and think about the rationale for using this instructional format. Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Activity-7-12a.pdf
Activity 7.13a: Embedding learning into everyday activities Resource Type: Activity In this activity, learners view a video clip and identify an embedded learning activity a teacher uses with a smaller group of children during center time. Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Activity-7-13a.pdf