[April]

Scene of a child painting a picture. The teacher first shares the focus by observing and commenting on the painting, “You’re making a beautiful picture!” Then they support and encourage the child by saying, “I love how you’re mixing those colors!” Next, the teacher names it by identifying the colors and objects in the painting, “That’s a bright yellow sun you’ve drawn.” The interaction continues as they take turns, with the child painting while the teacher asks questions and adds commentary, fostering back-and-forth communication. Finally, the teacher practices endings and beginnings by letting the child know when painting time will end and transition into a new activity, “In a few minutes, we’ll clean up and then go outside to play.”