- Read Background and Transcript.
- Watch video and record observations on Watch Me Grow worksheet.
- See which measures we think are reflected by the evidence!
- Explore additional information from the California Preschool Curriculum Framework and California Preschool Learning Foundations.
1. Video Background and Transcript
Sofia and Isabela are cousins. Sofia is an English learner. She is 4 years old, and this is her first year in a
dual language program. The family speaks only Spanish inside the home, but both English and Spanish
outside of the home. Sofia is retelling the gingerbread man story with hand puppets. Transcript
2. Watch Video: Stick puppets
3. Measures Reflected by the Evidence
The teacher initially used this clip to document the student’s understanding and response to English literacy activities, yet a good piece of evidence might address multiple measures. We are not assigning a developmental level, but rather saying that this video clip could be evidence for the measures. Measures Reflected by the Evidence: Puppets
4. For more information, explore California’s Preschool Curriculum Framework,
Volume 1, for information about:
- How to facilitate cooperative play - Volume 1. page 47
- Engaging in play and exploration with children - Volume 1, page 58
- How language and literacy work together - Volume 1, page 100
- How to create a cozy library or book area - Volume 1, page 106
- Accepting code switching as normal -Volume 1, page 181
- How to provide space in the classroom environment for children to interact in small groups and one-on-one - Volume 1, page 182