new activities. We model the behavior we want imitated and we practice correct
behavior with the children.
Our Center believes that God gave us the ability to make choices. Some choices
honor God, respect others, and are best for us physically, mentally, emotionally, and
spiritually. Other choices dishonor God, hurt others, and are harmful to us. Below are
guidelines that we use when teaching appropriate behavior:
Use respect and kindness
Use a calm voice and verbal reassurance that the child is loved
Use clear instruction of what unacceptable choice was made
Use emotional reassurance that God forgives them, as does the teacher
Use clear communication of expected behavior without comparing children
Emphasize the
Golden Rule –
Treat others as you would like to be treated.
Discipline Procedures
1)
The teacher will review the rules and guidelines regularly, so the children will
know what is expected of them. If a situation arises, the teacher will inquire of
the details of the situation and discuss with the child or children ideas of how to
respond better. When possible the teacher will role-play with the child or
children more appropriate behavior.
2)
Time-outs are used occasionally for certain inappropriate behaviors. The Center’s
guideline for the length of the time-out is one minute per year of the child’s age.
However, some children are more sensitive than others and do not need to stay as
long in a time-out. During the time-out, the child always remains in the staff’s
range of vision. The staff member may choose to turn the child’s chair so that the
child cannot visually participate in the classroom activities. If the child is having
several time-outs in a short period of time, the child may spend some time in the
office or parents may be contacted.
3)
If a child is repeatedly misbehaving, the Director will request a meeting with the
child’s parents. At the meeting, the Director and the parents will formulate a plan
of action that will help encourage more appropriate behavior. Whatever plan is
used it must be communicated clearly. This plan may include the following:
A physical exam checking vision/hearing/etc.
Evaluation of possible food allergies
Consistent training, encouragement, and discipline at home
Consistent training and encouragement at the Center with appropriate
consequences
An agreement that after certain behaviors, parents will either come to
the Center to help their child or to pick up the child.
After a specified time, if there has not been a significant change in the child’s
behavior, the Director and the parents may meet again. If the behavior is severe and
causing significant harm to other children, the child may be disenrolled after a two
week notification to the parents.
