Discipline shall include positive guidance, redirection and expectations clearly stated for each child, depending upon their level of development. Children are told what to do instead of what not to do. Saying, “Walk” instead of “Don’t run.” Appropriate choices are given to children whenever possible. For example, “Do you want to clean up the blue blocks or the red blocks first?”
Personal messages are used with children, outlining the child’s specific behavior; how it affects others, appropriate choices if necessary and any logical consequences. “Jane you’re standing on the chair. I’m concerned you may fall and get hurt. Sit on the chair.” A logical consequence for this child would be to play on the floor instead of on the chair.
Personal messages are also utilized to promote appropriate behavior. “Jane you picked up the puzzle pieces, now we won’t slip on them when we walk through the room. Thank you, that was helpful.”
The goal is that children will internalize rules and limits and have the skills to make healthy choices for themselves.
No form of physical, emotional or verbal punishment will be used. Threats, bribery, guilt, inappropriate distraction and other manipulative techniques will not be used.
Personal messages are used with children, outlining the child’s specific behavior; how it affects others, appropriate choices if necessary and any logical consequences. “Jane you’re standing on the chair. I’m concerned you may fall and get hurt. Sit on the chair.” A logical consequence for this child would be to play on the floor instead of on the chair.
Personal messages are also utilized to promote appropriate behavior. “Jane you picked up the puzzle pieces, now we won’t slip on them when we walk through the room. Thank you, that was helpful.”
The goal is that children will internalize rules and limits and have the skills to make healthy choices for themselves.
No form of physical, emotional or verbal punishment will be used. Threats, bribery, guilt, inappropriate distraction and other manipulative techniques will not be used.