Discipline Procedures
Any form of discipline or punishment that violates a child’s personal rights shall not be permitted. No child will be humiliated, shamed, frightened, or subject to verbal or physical abuse by staff, volunteers, or by parents on the premises or during field trips. An important role of the teacher is to observe the children in the classroom and gain perspective on the areas of their development. While observing, if a problem may arise among the children, the teacher will first oversee if the children are able to resolve the issue on their own. We feel that it is important that children learn how to work out their own disputes on their own, just as we do as adults. If the children are unable to perform the task on their own, the teacher will intervene with guided support. First, the teacher will help the child/children understand the situation by walking through the steps that created the uprising. It is easy for children to react negatively by hitting, pushing, or kicking, therefore, the teacher will encourage the children to use their communication skills instead. In any case, our other option is redirection, which usually works well.
As a last result, a “time-out” may be deemed necessary if a child is having a difficult time coming to terms with his/her emotions. A time out will last only as long as the child needs to calm himself/herself and regain self -control. Typically, a “time-out” should be one minute for every year of age. For example, a three year old will sit out for three minutes unless he/she is able to discuss and understand the situation sooner. This will be a learning opportunity for the child as he/she will be able to learn first hand from his/her mistakes, and it allows the child to take part in the appropriate decision making process.
A teacher who is well prepared will attempt to minimize any negative behavioral characteristics by providing an environment that is stimulating and aesthetically pleasing.
The school administration has the authority to ask the parents to remove their child from the Preschool if a child continually hits or hurts other children or exhibits behavior that is continually disruptive to other children.
As a last result, a “time-out” may be deemed necessary if a child is having a difficult time coming to terms with his/her emotions. A time out will last only as long as the child needs to calm himself/herself and regain self -control. Typically, a “time-out” should be one minute for every year of age. For example, a three year old will sit out for three minutes unless he/she is able to discuss and understand the situation sooner. This will be a learning opportunity for the child as he/she will be able to learn first hand from his/her mistakes, and it allows the child to take part in the appropriate decision making process.
A teacher who is well prepared will attempt to minimize any negative behavioral characteristics by providing an environment that is stimulating and aesthetically pleasing.
The school administration has the authority to ask the parents to remove their child from the Preschool if a child continually hits or hurts other children or exhibits behavior that is continually disruptive to other children.
Classroom Rules
1. Raise your hand
2. Help clean up
3. Wait your turn
4. Walk in a line
5. Keep your hands to yourself
6. Be a friend
7. Share
8. Walk don't run
9. Listen and follow directions
2. Help clean up
3. Wait your turn
4. Walk in a line
5. Keep your hands to yourself
6. Be a friend
7. Share
8. Walk don't run
9. Listen and follow directions
Positive Reinforcement/Rewards
- Stickers/incentive charts
- stamps
- ticket or marble jar
- treasure chest
- awards
- positive comment notes