Observe parents and young children (ages one to four) interacting in a public place like a zoo, park, or mall. Listen to their conversations and write down examples on notepaper. Use this sheet to determine what kinds of strategies the parents were using and list examples of each.

1		Nonverbal Games Note the child's age and setting.
2		Scaffolding Note the child’s age and setting.
3		Simplified Speech Note the child’s age and setting.
4		Expansion Note the child’s age and setting.
5		Recasting Note the child's age and setting.