Teacher use a number of format, including large and small group choice time (in interest areas), and routine. For any learning goal,teachers choose the formats that seems best suited to that specific purpose.
To help children acquire new skills and understanding, teachers employ a range of strategies, choosing from and combining them to suit the goal the child,and the situation. In addition to providing information, teacher may choose strategies such as asking questions.offering cues or suggestions,adding complexity or challenge to tasks, and providing opportunity and support for children to collaborate with peers.