A–Z Glossary

eye contact

Eye contact is looking directly toward another person, but it need not be continuous and may feel uncomfortable or distracting for some children.

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Helping children join a group that is already playing

Helping children join a group that is already playing

Why joining a group can be difficult for children In social play for children, the game is not only about toys or movement. It also involves timing, shared attention, turn taking, and reading unspoken cues. A child who walks into a group may need to notice who is leading, whether the game is open to […]

Helping children prepare for an oral presentation

Helping children prepare for an oral presentation

Start by making the task predictable Before discussing performance, help the child understand exactly what the teacher is asking. Review the topic, time limit, audience, presentation format, permitted notes or slides, assessment criteria, and due date. A child may appear oppositional or avoidant when the real problem is uncertainty about what counts as a successful […]