Child Discipline Policy
Here at Sunshine, I do not use any form of physical punishment, which includes spanking. I will not single out a child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family, and will not specifically aim to degrade a child or family. I will not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. I will use the following disciplinary techniques where they are age appropriate:
Giving Choices
Problem Solving
Natural and Logical Consequences
Ignoring (when necessary)
Redirecting
Quiet Time
At times, I may need to give the child three warnings before asking them to remove them self from the action that is causing the disruption at the time. I may need to physically guide their body to a differing area. I will use my words very clearly to show them what it is that is acceptable and what is not. If the same issues continue to arise, I will speak with the parent/guardian about further action. This may mean more positive reinforcement and encouragement through stickers and small advances which will be discussed between parent and teacher.
Discipline does not mean punishment. Discipline is instructing a child how to be safe, how to behave on his/her own and how to know the distinction between right and wrong. I will use praise and constructive methods of regulation and direction to support self-expression and self-direction of the children in my care. The confines may be set at times in order to keep children from losing control or causing harm to themselves or others. Quiet time is only one way to handle a condition and allows the child to reclaim control of his/her actions and feelings and during this time, I will be with that specific child. The child will never be left on their own unless they choose to do their own, quiet activity.. Time away from the group will not exceed the following schedule. A timer will be used.
Toddlers 30 seconds to 2 minutes Preschoolers 3 to 5 minutes School-age 5 to 10 minutes
Positive ways to channel children's emotions and handling misbehavior include:
Redirect negative behavior to an acceptable activity by gently encouraging the child to change activities.
Ignore the behavior.
Help children understand consequences to behavior.
Limit choices.
Use humor.
I will never humiliate, frighten or abuse a child. I will respect their feelings and let them know whatever they are feeling is okay - but it is the way they express it that I want to help them control. I will let the children know my feelings. I will tell them I am not upset with them, but with their actions. I will communicate with the children and model positive behaviors for them to imitate. I will make sure what I am asking the children is appropriate for their developmental level. I will make sure all classroom rules are clear and understood at their level. I emphasize the partnership between caregiver and parent in an attempt to defuse a tense situation involving a problem with the child's behavior. Please feel free to ask any questions to clarify my policy. I feel this policy is a great fit for my own center and I strongly follow what is said. If issues require much more attention than I can give, parent may need to find another caregiver for the child.
Here at Sunshine, I do not use any form of physical punishment, which includes spanking. I will not single out a child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family, and will not specifically aim to degrade a child or family. I will not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. I will use the following disciplinary techniques where they are age appropriate:
Giving Choices
Problem Solving
Natural and Logical Consequences
Ignoring (when necessary)
Redirecting
Quiet Time
At times, I may need to give the child three warnings before asking them to remove them self from the action that is causing the disruption at the time. I may need to physically guide their body to a differing area. I will use my words very clearly to show them what it is that is acceptable and what is not. If the same issues continue to arise, I will speak with the parent/guardian about further action. This may mean more positive reinforcement and encouragement through stickers and small advances which will be discussed between parent and teacher.
Discipline does not mean punishment. Discipline is instructing a child how to be safe, how to behave on his/her own and how to know the distinction between right and wrong. I will use praise and constructive methods of regulation and direction to support self-expression and self-direction of the children in my care. The confines may be set at times in order to keep children from losing control or causing harm to themselves or others. Quiet time is only one way to handle a condition and allows the child to reclaim control of his/her actions and feelings and during this time, I will be with that specific child. The child will never be left on their own unless they choose to do their own, quiet activity.. Time away from the group will not exceed the following schedule. A timer will be used.
Toddlers 30 seconds to 2 minutes Preschoolers 3 to 5 minutes School-age 5 to 10 minutes
Positive ways to channel children's emotions and handling misbehavior include:
Redirect negative behavior to an acceptable activity by gently encouraging the child to change activities.
Ignore the behavior.
Help children understand consequences to behavior.
Limit choices.
Use humor.
I will never humiliate, frighten or abuse a child. I will respect their feelings and let them know whatever they are feeling is okay - but it is the way they express it that I want to help them control. I will let the children know my feelings. I will tell them I am not upset with them, but with their actions. I will communicate with the children and model positive behaviors for them to imitate. I will make sure what I am asking the children is appropriate for their developmental level. I will make sure all classroom rules are clear and understood at their level. I emphasize the partnership between caregiver and parent in an attempt to defuse a tense situation involving a problem with the child's behavior. Please feel free to ask any questions to clarify my policy. I feel this policy is a great fit for my own center and I strongly follow what is said. If issues require much more attention than I can give, parent may need to find another caregiver for the child.