guidance techniques for preschoolers. Reasons for Misbehavior:
There are several reasons that are
common for misbehavior: S Normal behavior S For power for their age S For revenge S Natural curiosity S Feeling S Don’t know better inadequate S To get attention S Need to feel like they belong Positive Guidance Techniques Natural Consequences Logical Consequences Positive Statements Redirection Limited Choices Time Out Positive Reinforcement Modeling S Guidance and Modeling:
S To give and model advice, counsel, help
or appropriate behavior and actions. S It is continually done S Adults model behavior that they desire I the children so they learn by example S Teaches children how to deal with experiences Discipline:
S Teaching and training so the child will
know what is expected of them when they do make a poor choice. S Done only when needed. S Fair, firm, and consistent S Helps develop self control S This is NOT punishment Punishment:
S A penalty inflicted by wrong doing, a crime,
or offense. S Negatively withholding privileges S Hit, spank, or hurting S Commands obedience through intimidation and fear S Demeans the child and negatively affects the relationship S It does not teach the child Self Discipline:
S The ability to control one’s own behavior
by personal choice. Consequences:
S Natural Consequences: is allowing
consequences to naturally happen without the caregiver’s interference. This can only be done if the result will not inflict harm on the child. S Logical Consequences: is a relative consequence that the caregiver sets as a result of the child’s choice or action. The consequence should match the offense. Positive Statements:
S The child is told what they CAN do or
what you need them to do rather than what they CAN’T do S Don’t use don’t and can’t because this makes the child want to do the opposite Redirection:
S Giving the child something else to do
when they are participating in act that you do not want them to be doing. S Divert their attention in a different direction Limited Choices:
S Giving a child only 2 – 3 real possibilities
or options to choose between rather than telling them what they will be doing. S A child learns to make decisions S Practice autonomy and initiative S Feel in control of the situation Time Out (Time Away):
S Used as an opportunity for the child to
regain control of their emotions in a quiet spot S One minute for each year of age S Remind the children why they are in time out S If the emotion continues have them remain in time out until emotion stops Positive Reinforcement:
S Reinforcing and focusing on the child’s
accomplishments and good choices through praise and acknowledgment rather than a continual focus on the negative choices. S Ignore the negative behavior when possible How to Maintain Control in a Preschool Setting
S How to Maintain Control:
S Consider the amount of children within
the space, the room arrangement, the amount of space, safety, traffic patterns, and supervision within the room. S When a child is misbehaving the support teacher can sit beside a child to encourage good behavior. How to Maintain Control:
S When a child habitually throws a
tantrum because they are not receiving attention, remove the child from the group setting until they choose to calm down. S Schedules and routines are important they provide structure and security.