Q1: Whilst interacting with the children in the program at your service, you will have observed practises which relate to planning, modifying and interacting in the environment to support children's learning. Please give a specific example of how you have practised or observed the following :
a) Responding to children's self- initiated play with peers. Evaluate your response.
b) Creating possibilities for peer scaffolding.
c) Encouraging children to persevere with a challenging task.
d) Organising routines for maximum learning.
e) Responding to children who require additional support.
Q2: Respecting a child's choice not to participate.
The service you are in is making Mother's Day cards. You have given Josiah a number of opportunities to complete a card but he has not responded. You wish to respect his choice not to participate.
Devise a strategy to ensure that Josiah's mother is not left out while still respecting Josiah's choice not to participate.