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Video & Background
The children in this clip attend a mixed-age early childhood center sponsored by a public university. One sunny fall day, they ran out onto the playground, and two of the boys, Caleb (3 years, 4 months) and Amarrion (3 years, 8 months) immediately headed to the barn where the trikes are stored.
The teacher headed off a potential argument over the trike by prompting Amarrion with words to use to convince Caleb to share the back seat of the trike. Prompting young children with words to use to solve social problems is an effective teaching tool. Caleb showed great perseverance in attempting to taxi Amarrion up a hill. As the incline became steeper, it became increasingly difficult for him, and Amarrion eventually jumped off.
Transcript
Two boys wait at the entrance to the building where the trikes are stored. They jockey physically for position, because they both want to drive the two-seater trike.
Pam: Caleb asked for it first. Let’s stick to the rules.
Amarrion: (Reaching toward the back seat.) I want to sit.
Pam: Ask him first, okay.
Amarrion: (Looking directly at Caleb.) Ask first.
Caleb: (Nodding.) Yes.
Pam: He can come on? Okay (helping Amarrion onto the trike). There you go.
Benchmarks
| Benchmark | Benchmark Description | How Benchmark Was Met |
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Physical Development and Health |
Engage in active play using gross motor skills. |
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Social/Emotional Development |
Begin to understand and follow rules. |
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Social/Emotional Development |
Show empathy and caring for others. |
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This video clip was made possible by STARnet Regions I & III with funding from the Illinois State Board of Education.
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