Positive Statements - Clearly states what is expected, then help them get started. When guiding children, phrase all requests in a positive manner. Talk to children at their eye level when giving directions. Example: say, “Let’s walk to the blocks,” rather than, “Don’t run to the blocks”, Limited Choices - Do not give him an unlimited choice unless they can really have what is chosen. Only give choices that are available. Example: “Do you want juice or water for a drink?” rather than, ‘What would you like to drink?”, Reverse Attention - When a child’s behavior is inappropriate, focus on a child who is displaying the appropriate behavior and make a positive comment. Ignoring the negative, reinforcing the positive. If the first child changes his behavior, he should be immediately reinforced with a positive statement., Time Out - Use a place where there are no distractions or positive reinforcers. When a child has disobeyed a rule, she will be sent to a predetermined place to distance herself from the problem and gain composure. Should be a last option, limited use., The Counting Method - Tell the child you will count to a number or there will be a punishment. Tell them the punishment prior to. Count to the number and if it’s not eradicated, enforce the said punishment. If completed, give praise!, Redirection - Children up to two years old can be easily distracted. Get him to focus on something else. Example: if he is angry at the blocks area, lead him to a different area of the room and introduce a different activity., Self-Discipline - Fill in the blank: ____ is the ability to direct one’s own behavior., Respond - Fill in the blank: ____ to aggressive behavior in non-aggressive ways., Logical Consequences - should be relevant to the misbehavior. Make the punishment fit the crime. Should be short in duration. Example: if Sally spills the paint, she must clean up the mess that is made., Natural Consequences - occur without interference, child can see the result of their choices. Cannot be used if the consequence will cause harm to self, others or property, or too far in the future., Punish - Fill in the Blank: Children may rebel when parents _____ rather than discipline, Doesn't know any better - The child has not been taught the concept he/she is dealing with., Stage of Growth - the child is behaving in a normal manner for the stage of growth he/she is in: power, attention, revenge, assumed inadequacy are normal, Didn't get desired Result - If misbehaving resulted in positive reinforcement, they will continue to misbehave., Unfulfilled Needs - The child’s needs are not being met and she/he is acting out in order to try to get his/her needs met., Overstimulation - if There is too much going on at once., Environment - The child is uncomfortable in or does not understand his/her environment., Authoritarian - Shark: Strict, likes to be in charge, "Because I said so.", Authoritative - Owl: Understanding, consistent, supportive, "Let's work it out together.", Permissive - Turtle: Unresponsive, inconsistent, unsupportive, "Whatever.",

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