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Framework for Effective Practice:
Engaging Interactions and Environments

The foundation of the House represents the fundamental elements of quality preschool practice. These include social and emotional support, well-organized and managed classrooms, and meaningful teacher-child interactions that support children's engagement in learning.

Effective nurturing and responsive practices, interactions, and environments are the foundation for development and learning across all Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework domains.

Use the table below to explore key aspects of engaging interactions and environments. Before you begin, learn more by viewing the Building a Solid Foundation 15-minute In-service Suite.

Social and Emotional Support

Social and emotional support means that teachers establish and promote a positive climate in their classrooms through their everyday interactions.

15-minute In-service Suites

The in-service suites are organized around one topic or big idea and address effective teaching practices. For more information on how to use them, read the Guide to the 15-minute In-service Suites [PDF, 1.3MB].

Building Relationships

Interest-Based Learning

Resources

Well-Organized Classrooms

Well-organized classrooms feature consistent schedules, well-designed learning centers, established routines, and sensitive and appropriate guidance strategies.

15-minute In-service Suites

The in-service suites are organized around one topic or big idea and address effective teaching practices. For more information on how to use them, read the Guide to the 15-minute In-service Suites [PDF, 1.3MB].

Managing the Classroom

Behavior Guidance

Staffing

Resources

Instructional Interactions

Effective instructional interactions expand children's development. Teachers promote critical thinking and language skills, and provide supportive feedback for learning.

15-minute In-service Suites

The in-service suites are organized around one topic or big idea and address effective teaching practices. For more information on how to use them, read the Guide to the 15-minute In-service Suites [PDF, 1.3MB].

Engaging Interactions

Language Modeling and Conversations

Resources

  • Developing Listening and Speaking Skills

Related Materials

These resources can help to identify best practices in establishing engaging interactions and environments to support child outcomes and school readiness goals.

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Last Reviewed: October 2016

Last Updated: October 12, 2016