Focus on the Behavior, Not the Child
Address the action while reinforcing that the child is capable of learning and making better choices.
Teach, Don’t Just Correct
Help children calm, reflect, and practice expected behaviors rather than relying on consequences alone.
Practice Expectations During Play
Use playtime to model and rehearse classroom rules (e.g., role-play sharing or using words). Practicing when children are calm makes expectations easier to follow later.