Behaviour and discipline
Why do young children have tantrums?
Tantrums can occur when young children are overwhelmed by feelings, frustrated by a limit or unable to communicate what they need. They are not proof.
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Behaviour and discipline
Understand behaviour in context and teach safer alternatives through clear, non-violent boundaries.
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Behaviour and discipline
What is positive discipline?
Positive discipline focuses on teaching behaviour through connection, clear expectations and consistent non-violent responses. It combines warmth with.
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How can teachers understand the reason behind behaviour?
Teachers can examine what happened before a behaviour, what the child did and what happened afterwards. This helps identify patterns and test.
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How should a teacher respond when a child hits another child?
First protect both children and obtain any needed assistance. State clearly that hitting is unsafe, help the children settle and attend to the child.
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How can I help a child follow instructions?
Make instructions brief, specific and appropriate to the child's understanding. Give one manageable step, check understanding and provide a visual.
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How can teachers reduce shouting in the classroom?
Teach routines, make instructions accessible and use a predictable way to regain attention. When possible, approach a learner calmly and describe the.
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How can adults teach children to wait for a turn?
Start with short, supported turns in an activity the child understands. Make the sequence visible, explain what happens while waiting and increase the.
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What is the difference between a consequence and punishment?
A consequence can help a child understand and repair the effect of an action when it is safe, proportionate and related to what happened. Punishment.
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How can teachers use praise effectively?
Useful praise identifies a specific action, strategy or contribution that helped. It can support a child's understanding of what to repeat. Avoid.
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How should adults respond when a child lies?
Respond calmly, establish what happened and make truth-telling safer than panic-driven concealment. Consider the child's age, understanding and the.
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