ADVISE #1

USING POSITIVE DIRECTIONS

The summary of what I was taught was this: When dealing with misbehaving children there are better ways of saying "NO" or "Don't". When children develop a bad habit acting out to gain your attention in a negative way you do not want to acknowledge the bad behavior by giving them something else to feed off of.  Sometimes the way you word a question can give them the opportunity to pick a negative situation, this can be corrected through only using positive and simple directions. The best way to explain would be to give a list of examples they gave to me.

IT'S BETTER TO SAY  > THAN

Sit down when you slide  >  Don't stand up when you slide

Let's dig in the sand  >  Don't throw sand

Use both hands when you climb  > You will fall if you don't watch out

Let's keep the puzzle on the table  > Don't dump the puzzle pieces on the floor.

Use your inside voice  > Don't shout

Time to go inside  > Don't you want to go inside?

I like how Johnny is using nice words, I'll go play with him  > Don't swear

And of course besides watching yourself when reacting to situations, it is always good to make sure you acknowledge good behavior when being done. Especially when around other children. One other tip to remember, children can tell when you are being sarcastic, this will draw out very negative behavior and will make it worse, be sincere and patient when dealing with kids.