Discipline

The word discipline carries the meaning:"trained in orderliness". It is our desire to have a program that is well defined, so that children will know what is expected of them, thus "trained in orderliness". A routine that will produce self-discipline is a major goal.

1. We use positive discipline by planning ahead:
1. Anticipate and eliminate problems.
2. Have a well-planned daily schedule.
3. Have basic ground rules that are explained to children and understood by adults
2. We use positive discipline by intervening when necessary:
1. Re-direct to a new activity to change the focus of a child's behavior.
2. Provide individualized attention to help the child deal with a particular situation.
3. Provide alternative activities and acceptable ways to release feelings.
4. Divert the child and remove from the area of conflict:
1. speak to the child privately when there has been any disobedience to be sure that he/she understands why the teacher is correcting him or her.
2. If this does not stop the problem, after the teacher has reminded the child a sufficient number of times, the child is asked to be seated outside the group activity. After a few minutes have passed the child may then rejoin the group.
3. We use positive discipline by catching the child being good. Respond to and reinforce positive behavior; acknowledge or praise to let the child know you approve of what he/she is doing.
   1. Provide positive reinforcement for good behavior.
   2. Overlook small annoyances, and deliberately ignore provocations.
   3. Appreciate the child's point of view.
4. If the methods described above do not bring the desired results, a conference will be called with the parents, teacher and administrator to seek solutions to the problem together.