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Dimension: Positive Climate

Scenario: During centers, a small group of children interact together in the kitchen play area. The teacher sits at a table outside the kitchen area, cutting newspaper strips for another activity. The children find her and enthusiastically “serve” her the play pizza they have made. When they ask, “Is it yummy?” she responds, “Yes, it’s very good” and smiles briefly. One child says, “My brother got pizza on his birthday!” and the teacher responds, “That’s nice.”

Your challenge: Post in the comments the ways this teacher could improve her Positive Climate interactions! Our CLASS experts will review the submissions this week, and one winner will be chosen to receive a 15-minute one-on-one support call with a CLASS expert!