Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled Helping Children Thrive in Preschool - What Parents and Teachers Can Do (with Mr. Chazz)
Nov 4, 2020
Early childhood education specialist, Mr. Chazz, shares strategies for addressing behavior issues in preschool and creating nurturing learning environments. They discuss the importance of understanding the underlying reasons for challenging behaviors. Acknowledgement and partnership between parents and teachers are highlighted, along with the benefits of outdoor activities for children.
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Observing Behavior
- Observe children's behavior to understand the underlying cause, rather than just reacting to the behavior itself.
- Focus on identifying the underlying lack of skill or social-emotional challenge driving the behavior, such as a lack of language to express needs.
Environmental Impact on Behavior
- Children's behavior varies across different environments, just like adults'.
- A child's behavior at preschool might differ from their behavior at home due to different environmental triggers and social dynamics.
Acknowledging Positive Actions
- Acknowledge and reinforce a child's positive actions by focusing on what they did, rather than overpraising.
- Help children take ownership of their behavior by describing their actions and how they led to positive outcomes.