Preschool
What
We Saw:
It was choice time. Children were engaged in various
activities. A teacher came over to a child and said "Five
more minutes before you need to brush your teeth." When
it was time for the child to brush his teeth the teacher
said to him, "We'll hold your spot." The child went to
brush his teeth without any hesitation. When the child
came back from brushing his teeth a teacher had insured
that his spot at play was waiting for him. He happily
re-entered the play situation.
What
It Means: The teacher was using the technique of foreshadowing
to facilitate a smooth transition between play
and brushing teeth. By giving the child advanced warning
that he would need to stop his play and go brush his teeth,
the teacher was being respectful of the child's involvement
in his play. She furthered his sense of security by saving
his spot for him so he could be assured of continuing
his play once he returned.
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