Developmental science tells us that children grow through responsive relationships, supported practice, and gradually increasing independence. Capacity First™ gives educators a structured way to apply those principles in everyday moments.
Responsive relationships with adults are part of the developmental environment in which children regulate, communicate, explore, and learn.
Children build emerging abilities by using them repeatedly with the right amount of support. A warning, visual, cue, movement bridge, first/then statement, or Adult Move is not simply a way to get through a difficult moment. It can create an opportunity for the child to practice the developmental process underneath
Educators should provide “just enough” assistance and gradually reduce support as the child begins to master a skill. Observation and documentation should then be used to guide ongoing teaching decisions and improve learning experiences.
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