Behaviour Guidance
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Children’s behaviour will be guided by setting clear and precise limits or rules. I will talk with the children and explain what behaviours are expected and model those behaviours consistently for them. I will state positively what children can do, using specified terms (e.g. ‘you need to walk’ rather than ‘don’t run’).
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Undesirable behaviour will be redirected to another activity. Children will be given a wide range of age-appropriate activities to choose from and will be given the attention they need before they demand it. Behaviour management will be for the purpose of helping children develop self-control, self-esteem, and respect for the rights of others.
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I do use “time-outs” to deal with unacceptable repeat behaviours. A “time-out” or “break” will be used when all other techniques have been rendered unsuccessful.
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I recognize that no one technique will work every time. If a child exhibits unacceptable behaviour that has not been rectified, I will request a meeting with the parents/caregivers to go over ideas and other techniques that could be utilized.
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If undesirable behaviour continues after the meeting, referrals may be made to outside resources.
- Actions that are adverse, cruel or humiliating and actions that may be psychologically, emotionally, or physically painful, discomforting, dangerous or may cause injury are strictly prohibited.
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Prohibited actions include, but are not limited to: spanking, hitting, pinching, shaking, slapping, twisting or inflicting any other form of corporal punishment on the child; verbal abuse, threats or derogatory remarks about the child or the child’s family; physical restraint, binding or tying the child to restrict movement; enclosing the child in a confined space; withholding or forcing meals, snacks or naps; punishing a child for lapses in toilet training. These forms of punishment will NEVER be used, even at the request of a parent.
