- We set clear and simple limits.
- We allow a child involved in a temper tantrum to do so, free from objects or obstacles that may harm them, without physical intervention from a teacher. A teacher or staff member will remain close by and continue to talk to the child in a calm and soothing manner until the tantrum has passed.
- We are aware of our body language, facial expression, and tone.
- We are kind, yet firm in upholding the rules of the center.
- We recognize children’s feelings and stress the use of words, to work out conflicts, and model different responses for the children.
- We praise and model appropriate behavior.
- We give children choices between different appropriate behaviors.
- We divert or distract inappropriate behavior.
- We offer one-on-one assistance to a child having a problem.
- We start all activities by reviewing the rules.
- We remove a child when necessary and quietly discuss what they must do in order to return.
- We give “time out” when necessary. The time will not exceed 1 minute per year of the child’s age for a maximum of 4 minutes.
The Learning Zone follows the professional standards of behavior management, which includes the following restrictions:
- No corporal punishment.
- No cruel or severe punishment, humiliation, or verbal abuse.
- No denial of food for punishment.
- No punishment for soiling, wetting, or not using the toilet.