[Haley]

I work in a Montessori setting so we always show them new work and then let them do it themselves. All the work in the classroom is within their reach so that they are able to grab whatever work interests them.

[Jailee Bishop]

Serve and return environments can be created through either playing games with students, such as a game involving hiding and object and having the child bring it back. Such an environment can also be created through lessons on works; such as showing a child how to do a certain work and how to reset it, and then observing the child as they copy your actions.

[Ella]

I think early learning providers can create a serve and return game in class to promote positive connections to names and objects

[Alyssa]

I think it is helpful to follow a child’s cues. If you seem them showing interest in one specific thing, build on that. Focus on that one thing and the ways you can incorporate that into your classroom and document the child’s preferences or favorites.

[Maya]

Every day when we do a lesson with a child we are there to show them how things go. They then after they observe and watch then they are able to follow and do it themselves. That is part of serving and returning.

[melissa]

you can create a environment of serve and return games with them. try to be creative and think of something fun so all kids will understand the point.

[maria]

I use pictures for our serve and return opportunities. With our first snowfall of the season I ask families to share their winter photo adventures. The children were given the opportunity to do an art project with the photos and we shared their work during morning circle time, (show-and-tell style).

[Eric Hanson]

I believe it can be created by floor time playing and interacting with the children at their level and in their world with their imagination

[sadie]

You can make a point to show interest in what each child is focusing on or playing with, and talk to them about it.

[Ruchi]

When an infant or young child babbles, gestures, or cries, and an adult responds appropriately with eye contact, words, or a hug, neural connections are built and strengthened in the child’s brain that support the development of communication and social skills.When an infant or young child babbles, gestures, or cries, and an adult responds appropriately with eye contact, words, or a hug, neural connections are built and strengthened in the child’s brain that support the development of communication and social skills.

[Hannah]

Learning providers can create a “serve and return” environment by interacting with each child one on one or in a small group throughout the day(s). When you spend time with children, overtime you will start to see patterns in what catches their attention. For example, if I interact with a child and they show me animals in every activity we do then I can return their serve by asking them about animals and getting excited about their passion.

[Brienne]

I think early learning providers can create a serve-and-return environment by, having things that will spark excitement and toys that draw attention in order for them to show interest so you can react in a supportive manner. Have facial expressions and support encourage when they are showing interest in things.

[Alexis]

What is one activity where serve and return can be used?

In my work we use serve and return with sign language. For many of our nonverbal children this helps us communicate their needs. They use signs such as water, more, and all done to communicate with us. We also do this a lot with books. Often one of our kids will point to the books when I pick one out they smile or make an approving noise

[Rebekah]

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[Matthew]

As a teacher providing the students with activities, toys, books, etc. Interacting with the students is a serve and return.