Discussions

Use one appropriate conversational skill, such as listening to others, making appropriate eye contact, or taking turns speaking about the topics and texts under discussion (e.g., in the library, yells to friend, “Hey, wanna read this book together? It’s my favorite.” When friend joins him, he looks at his friend but does all of the talking.).

Use two appropriate conversational skills, such as listening to others, making appropriate eye contact, or taking turns speaking about the topics and texts under discussion (e.g., while pretending to cook in the dramatic play area, child says, “Pretend we’re the sisters.” Other child says, “I don’t want to be a sister. I want to be the Mom.” Other child replies without looking at her, “But you have to be the sister. We don’t have a Mom.” The other child leaves the area.).

Use more than two appropriate conversational skills, such as listening to others, making appropriate eye contact, and taking turns speaking about the topics and texts under discussion (e.g., at snack time, talking about seeing the latest “Cars” movie and looking at each other, listening, and taking turns speaking).