Conversations

With teacher assistance, tell something to peers and adults in small- and whole-group situations about age-appropriate topics (e.g., Teacher: “Can you tell us what your idea is?” Child to group in block area: “I want to build a big boat.”)

With teacher assistance, converse with peers and adults (with one back-and-forth exchange) in smalland whole-group situations about age-appropriate topics (e.g., Child to another child: “My Grandma lives in Florida. Where does your Grandma live?” Other child: “In Chicago.” First child: “Do you go see her there?”).

With teacher assistance, converse with peers and adults (with more than one back-and-forth exchange) in smalland whole-group situations about age-appropriate topics (e.g., Teacher: “How many of you played in the snow yesterday?” Child: “I did. I went sledding.” Another child: “Me too! I saw you there.” First child: “I was with my Dad and sister. Who were you with?” Second child: “My Mom. My Dad was at work. I got really cold.” First child: “Me too!”).