Life A6.1. Introduction - Ground Rules And Presentation Procedures
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A6.1. INTRODUCTION - GROUND RULES AND PRESENTATION PROCEDURES


1. Make sure you are familiar with exercise before you present it.

2. Always practice the exercise first.

3. Take the child with you to get the materials so that s/he will know where too find them.

4. Always give the name of the exercise.

5. Present exercise very carefully and precisely.

6. Don't talk unnecessarily; economize your words.

7. In general, move from left to right

8. Sit on the child's dominant side.

9. If appropriate, let the child join in the presentation as soon as she/he is ready. After the presentation invite the child to repeat: the lesson.

10. Do not point out mistakes.

11. If appropriate, reinforce presentation with three period lesson

12. Stay with the child for a while until she/he feels confident.

13. Allow the child to work as long as s/he wishes.


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