Positive Guidance
The goal of positive behavior guidance is to help the child learn self-control and build good habits. The staff shall provide opportunities for children to learn self-regulation in ways that promote their self-esteem and self-image using techniques such as:
Setting limits that are clear, fair, consistent, appropriate, and understandable.- Setting limits and patiently enforcing them.
- Encouraging age appropriate behavior.
- Redirecting children toward acceptable or appropriate activities and behavior.
- Encouraging the use of words to express their feelings to limit and resolve conflicts.
- Arranging equipment in a way that promotes desirable behavior.
Behavior problems shall be dealt with promptly. When the center is concerned about the safety of our teachers, your child or the other children in the classroom, we will request a conference with you. A plan will be formed to gain your child’s compliance in the classroom and you will be updated frequently.
Teacher Training
Precious Time Teachers receive training in several programs that help aid in positive guidance. 1,2,3, Magic and More 1,2,3, Magic Programs: Written by Dr. Thomas Phelan, these programs teach parents and teachers how to stop unwanted behavior and reinforce desired behavior. Precious Time teachers are skilled in these techniques.
Conscious Discipline
Written by Dr. Becky Bailey is a program that empowers parents and educators with the skills to respond and not react to situations that happen in children’s lives. Our teachers receive this 8 hour training program within their first 60 days of employment.
Parent Training Opportunities
Parents and teachers are partners in discipline, as well as, education, that is why Precious Time offers the same trainings to teachers and to parents. There are monthly opportunities for training on our school calendar.
Remember to catch a child doing something good!
Give praise generously. Young children try hard to please.
Childhood is a time of learning and exploration. Young children need to learn social skills. During this process all children make mistakes, test their limits, and wind up in time-out. This is normal. It is easier to allow a child to do whatever they want rather than discipline them. Take the time to train your students well, and you will be rewarded in the end!
