Tips for Teacher: Focusing Children on Learning Goals

When teachers focus children on learning goals, children are better able to expand their learning and understanding.  Focusing on learning goals involves three main steps:
  • Setting the stage: Orients children to the purpose of the activity before it begins.
  • Targeted statements to direct children's learning: Encourages children to stick with the lesson.
  • Wrapping up the activity: Helps children understand what they have learned. 
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