Caregivers that understand and respect the developmentally appropriate behaviors of young children, as well as the behaviors of those children with developmental challenges, are better able to respond to and guide children in a loving and nurturing way. Caregivers will feel more successful and, in turn, promote the success and pro-social skills of the children.
2. Goals for Classroom Management
•Atmosphere of trust and respect
•Safe place to learn and explore
•Cooperation
•Promote pro-social skills
•Decrease challenging behaviors
3. Expectations
• What is appropriate behavior?
• Are your expectations developmentally appropriate?
• Are your expectations individualized?
5. Strategies for Success
Prevent Behaviors:
• Room Arrangement and Atmosphere
• Materials and Curriculum
• Routines and Transitions
• Classrooms Rules and Collaboration
10. Interactions
• Build relationships
• Offer valid choices
• Only when a choice actually exist
• More for younger children
• Redirection
• Away from conflict
• Be specific
11. Interactions
• Avoid power struggles
• Remain emotional neutral and consistent
• Avoid threats or ultimatums
• Remove attention
• Partner with parents
• Careful communication
• Realistic expectations
• Mutual support
12. Conflict Resolution
• Preschool
1. Acknowledge feelings and gather information
2. Restate the problem according to what the children have told you
3. Ask the children for ideas and solutions
4. Restate the choices and ask for a solution
5. Summarize the plan and watch for follow through
• Twos
1. State the behavior
2. Explain why the behavior is inappropriate
3. Redirect behavior to appropriate place
