--- title: Teachstone's Affiliate Trainer Blog | Mary-Margaret Gardiner description: Mary-Margaret Gardiner works as a Special Projects team member. Her work with the Professional Service Team includes, master coding, training, Observer support content design. . Mary Margaret has been involved in the early childhood community for over 35 years, driven by her passion to support the teachers who work with our most valuable asset, our children. She joined Teachstone in 2010 and has been a CLASS convert since the early days before Teachstone was even started! 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She joined Teachstone in 2010 and has been a CLASS convert since the early days before Teachstone was even started! Mary-Margaret loves to play in her rock band and spend time with her family and horse! Find me on: ### Recent Posts ## [What Emotional Support Interactions Happen during Mealtime?](https://info.teachstone.com/affiliateblog/what-emotional-support-interactions-happen-during-mealtime) 22 Nov 2016 by [Mary-Margaret Gardiner](https://info.teachstone.com/affiliateblog/author/mary-margaret-gardiner) [![](https://info.teachstone.com/hubfs/cafeteria-girl-322399-edited.jpg)](https://info.teachstone.com/affiliateblog/what-emotional-support-interactions-happen-during-mealtime) We often hear people asking about conducting CLASS observations during mealtimes. What kinds of interactions can be observed while children are just eating? Turns out—there are many examples of high-quality interactions during breakfast or lunch. Let's focus first on the Emotional Support CLASS domain.  Topics: [Pre-K](https://info.teachstone.com/affiliateblog/topic/pre-k), [K-12](https://info.teachstone.com/affiliateblog/topic/k-12), [Infant and Toddler](https://info.teachstone.com/affiliateblog/topic/infant-and-toddler) [Read More](https://info.teachstone.com/affiliateblog/what-emotional-support-interactions-happen-during-mealtime) ## [The Most Underutilized Page in the CLASS Manual](https://info.teachstone.com/affiliateblog/the-most-underutilized-page-in-the-class-manual) 15 Nov 2016 by [Mary-Margaret Gardiner](https://info.teachstone.com/affiliateblog/author/mary-margaret-gardiner) [![](https://info.teachstone.com/hs-fs/file-2550109240-png/blog-attachments/CLASS-Manual_small.png)](https://info.teachstone.com/affiliateblog/the-most-underutilized-page-in-the-class-manual) The Scoring Summary Sheet can offer observers and coaches a lot of insight on what's happening in a classroom during a typical day. Located on page 18 of the Pre-K CLASS Manual, Figure 2.2 shows how to create a summary of all six observational cycles. It also allows coaches to ask data-backed, specific questions like, "What's happening during small group that may be affecting a teacher's behavior management interactions?"  Topics: [Pre-K](https://info.teachstone.com/affiliateblog/topic/pre-k) [Read More](https://info.teachstone.com/affiliateblog/the-most-underutilized-page-in-the-class-manual) ## [Why Aren't the Infant and Toddler CLASS Tools the Same?](https://info.teachstone.com/affiliateblog/why-arent-the-infant-and-toddler-class-tools-the-same) 03 May 2016 by [Mary-Margaret Gardiner](https://info.teachstone.com/affiliateblog/author/mary-margaret-gardiner) [![](https://info.teachstone.com/hs-fs/file-2382562307-png/social-suggested-images/Infant-in-Early-Head-Start.png)](https://info.teachstone.com/affiliateblog/why-arent-the-infant-and-toddler-class-tools-the-same) Let's talk today about the CLASS tool being used for infants and toddlers. You may be familiar with the fact that the Infant measure (birth to 18 months) has one domain—Responsive Caregiving— with four dimensions, while the Toddler measure (15-36 months) has two domains—Emotional and Behavioral Support and Engaged Support for Learning—with eight dimensions. Topics: [Infant and Toddler](https://info.teachstone.com/affiliateblog/topic/infant-and-toddler) [Read More](https://info.teachstone.com/affiliateblog/why-arent-the-infant-and-toddler-class-tools-the-same) 1 ### Want to receive blog updates by email? #### Be in the know. Stay connected to Teachstone with our most recent blog posts that apply to you–featuring articles, tips, and updates on trainings. ### Get these blog posts in your inbox! 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