Classroom Assessment Scoring System® (CLASS) Alignments

How is CLASS® integrated into LBP?

Building quality relationships with children is embedded throughout LBP. Teachers are

encouraged to create safe and nurturing learning environments for Emotional Support. Joy in learning and being aware of children’s needs are central to the curriculum.

Learning Beyond Paper emphasizes the interests of the children, allowing them to take the lead and guide their learning. Many opportunities for choice and student responsibility are included throughout the activities. Teacher talk provides examples of eliciting ideas and perspectives from children.

Under the Classroom Organization Domain, teachers are provided lists of materials and

guidance on implementing developmentally appropriate, play-based activities. Each activity has a clear objective and can accommodate a variety of learning styles—teachers model behaviors of respect, caring, self-control, and fair decision-making.

Expectations and rules are communicated clearly within the activities. The Teacher's Guide assists with setting up the classroom environment, including planning the schedule, routines, and transitions.

For Instructional Support, opportunities to stretch children's thinking are consistently offered. Children are encouraged to problem-solve, make predictions, experiment, and evaluate their learning. Teachers scaffold each child's learning path with hints, suggestions, and modeling.

Teacher talk examples include extended feedback loops and opportunities for children to explain their thinking. Encouragement and affirmation inspire persistence and continued involvement. Teachers are encouraged to talk with children and have extended conversations to support language development.