EC Final Review 1

Direct and indirect actions by adults to guide children to appropriate behavior

Should be relevant to the misbehavior

Gets them to focus on something else

1 minute per year of age

Ignore the negative by reinforcing the positive

Not rewards or bribes

Clearly states what is expected

Practice what you preach. Be a good example

Teach children to use their words instead of actions

Giving children recognition for their accomplishments

The period of life from birth to nine years of age

Used to encourage decision making in children

Teaches what is expected. Expects children to improve behavior, teaches children that adults can be trusted to help them