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Positive Guidance TechniquesSlide2
Common Reasons Why Children Misbehave
Normal behavior for their age
N
atural curiosityDon’t know betterAttentionPower
R
evenge
Feeling
inadequate
at the task
The need
to feel they
belongSlide3
Positive Behavior and Choices
In order to maintain control in a group setting, consider the amount of children with the
space
, safety, traffic patterns, and supervision within the room.When a child is
misbehaving
, the support teacher can sit beside a child and encourage them to
participate
.
When a child habitually throws a
tantrum
at circle time because they do not get attention,
remove
the child from the group setting until they choose to
calm down
.Slide4
Positive Behavior and Choices
Schedules
and routines are important because they provide structure and security for children which promotes
positive behavior & choices.
This reduces
tension
and
fears
due to the “unknown” thus reducing misbehavior.Slide5
Misbehavior
is the result of no consistency, schedule, or routines.
Consistency
is key to smooth schedules and routines.Slide6
Guidance and
Modeling
To
model appropriate behavior and actions. It is continually done, a caregivers daily job. Discipline
Fair
firm and consistent training so children know what is expected.Slide7
Punishment
A
penalty inflicted for wrong doing through intimidation & fear.
Self-Discipline
The
ability to control one’s own behavior by personal choice.Slide8
Positive Guidance Techniques
8 Positive TechniquesSlide9
Natural Consequence
Define
Things
that naturally happen without parental interference.Example
Child doesn’t come home in time for dinner, goes hungrySlide10
Limited Choices
Define
Giving a child 2-3 options so they can learn autonomy and decision making.
ExampleWould you like apple juice, orange juice or milk?
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Logical Consequence
Define
Consequence that the caregiver sets as a result of the child’s choice or action. Should match the offense.
ExampleIf gaming longer than told minutes, the consequence is no gaming for the rest of the week. Slide12
Time Out
Define
Child regains emotions in a quiet spot. Use sparingly.
ExampleA child hit another child over dress up, time out for 4 minutes (age of child) Slide13
Positive Statements
Define
Child is told what they can do rather than what they can’t do
ExampleInstead of saying, “Don’t throw sand at your sister,” say: “Keep the sand in the sand box.
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Reverse Attention/Positive Reinforcement
Define
Focusing on the child’s accomplishments and good choices through praise and ignore the negative behavior when possible.
Example
“I really like how Brody is sitting so quiet at circle time.” Slide15
Redirection
Define
If a child is doing something you do not want them to do, direct them with another option.
ExampleIf
children
are fighting over dress-up, “time to paint on the easel.” Slide16
Modeling
Define
Used to show how children can solve their own problems. Used to show how children can solve their own problems.
ExampleI can hang up my coat and find my name on the rug, can you? Slide17
APPLICATION:
Provide
appropriate management solutions for dealing with problem behaviors.
Be sure to list what positive guidance technique you are using FIRST, then proceed to explain what you will do.