Principle:              There are lots of different things we can do.

Level 1:                  Child Demonstration.

                                           Present two toys, pictures or crayons.  Ask child to choose which one they want or which one they like.  Build competence by pointing out that they are able to make choices.

Ask one child to make a choice.

Level 2:                  Generalize.

                                             When else do you choose, make choices?

Ask for another example of when to make a choice.

                                             During playgroups.

Level 3:                  Transcend.

Discuss its importance.

                                             Why is that important?

                                             So I can play what I want.

                                             When else do you get what you want?

Discuss further application of each child's response.

                                             Sometimes at the store.

Examples:             When we draw we choose what we want to draw and what colors to use.  At recess who we want to play with and what games to play.

Teacher provides personal example.

Summary:             When we have a choice we get to decide what we want or need.  It helps us to feel good when we get to choose.

Summarize activity and provide rationale.