1. E FFECTIVE C LASS D ISCIPLINE Presented by: Erin Brown

2. D ISCIPLINE VS. PUNISHMENT  Consistent  Clear messages  “I” messages  Consequences are related (logical and natural)  Offers choices  Empowers the child  Respects the child’s opinion Goal: to guide and teach a child in order for the child to gain self control and develop a sense of worth and respect for self Inconsistent Expects child to be a mind reader “You” messages - blaming Consequences are unrelated and unrealistic Child has no choice, no power Attacks the person not the behavior Fear and anger based Goal: To hurt or bully a child into doing what the adult wants. DisciplinePunishment

3. P UNISHMENT DOES NOT WORK BECAUSE : 1. Fear is a poor motivator. 2. Our power runs out quickly. 3. Punishment does not deal with why the child is misbehaving.

4. K EYS TO IMPLEMENTING E FFECTIVE D ISCIPLINE 1. Planning ahead (Lesson Plans) 2. Connecting 3. Limit Setting 4. Communication with Parents 5. Ages and Stages (handout )

5. S ETTING L IMITS Saying a limit once is not enough, children need repetition to help them remember. Save the “no’s” for dangerous situations. Don’t make threats Keep your promises Don’t phase things as questions unless it’s really a question. Don’t end a request with Ok. Give choices- young children can’t handle many.

6. S ETTING L IMITS ( CONT.) Use clear messages- state what you would like to see. Talk firmly- follow through- assume the child will comply- expect the best. Tell something fun or positive about what will happen next. Give him/her an alternate behavior when you say no – “you can throw the foam, not cones.” Role model what behavior you would like to see. Catch children following directions, being kind, or helpful and verbally point it out.

7. S ETTING L IMITS ( CONT 2.) Give advance notice before changing activities. Get the child’s attention by getting down to his/her eye level. Use humor; be silly; have FUN!

8. M AKING COMMANDS P OSITIVE

9. Q UESTION AND A NSWER