• An understanding of why adult-child interactions are important for higher-order thinking and language.
• Resources to help you focus on and improve the instructional supports and interactions in your classrooms.
• Strategies for using these key resources

4.1 Develops and models genuine, supportive relationships
4.1 f. Practices and models responsive, consistent, encouraging, and nurturing interactions that build positive relationships
4.6 Designs and implements activities and strategies to help meet the individual needs of all children in an integrated curriculum
4.6 d. Values and encourages inquiry by posing problems and asking questions that provoke children's thinking and curiosity