Handout 19: Building on Children's Strengths

Instructions: Develop a plan for encouraging the interests of the child about whom you wrote a portrait. Describe how you can build on the child's strengths and interests.
 
Name:_____________________________ Age:_____________________________

Describe this child's strengths:

What kinds of materials/activities might this child enjoy?

How will you introduce these materials/activities? What could you say to the child to spark his or her interest?

How will you follow up after introducing the materials/activities? What can you do to extend and build on the child's experiences?


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