Token Economy System
Token systems are part of our everyday lives. One example is how we work for money which has no value until we later use it to buy items or activities that are valuable to us. Just like we are motivated …
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Talking to the Family About Your Concerns Regarding Bullying
Developing a partnership with the family is very important when we share in the care of their child. We communicate with parents on a daily basis. We often talk about their child’s achievements, friends, or the things he particularly enjoys …
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Respite Services
What is respite care? Respite care is a family support service that provides temporary relief from the daily challenges involved in caring for a family member with an intellectual and/or physical disability. The benefits of respite care are numerous, but …
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Reinforcement
As a parent, teacher or early childhood professional, you may ask yourself, “What motivates my child?” or “What can I do to build my child’s self-esteem and increase their independence?” The answer is REINFORCEMENT!!! What is Reinforcement? It is a …
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Personal Space
Personal space is all about how close you can come to people in different situations without making them feel uncomfortable. The rule about personal space can be very difficult for some children to understand as it is a rule that …
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Making a Choice
Deciding where to play or what activity to choose can be a difficult task for some children. Sometimes there are just too many activities to choose from and it can be overwhelming for a child. As a parent, teacher or …
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Developing Attention Span
Most young children have a tough time sitting still for very long periods of time. Young minds and bodies need to be kept active. However, some children are easily distracted may have a hard time focusing on one topic or …
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Getting Someone’s Attention
As a parent, teacher or early childhood professional, have you ever had one of these experiences? You are having a conversation (with another adult) and your child starts talking to you, interrupting your conversation, or perhaps yells your name from …
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Educating Children About Bullying
Dealing With Your Own Reactions to Bullying One of the most overlooked areas in all of the anti-bullying literature is adults’ attitudes about bullying and how we react when we observe bullying in our classrooms. It is important when planning …
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De-escalating Bullying in the Moment
Possible scenarios: Angie is teasing Sophia in the school yard about her clothing. Sophia is not saying anything. You can tell by Sophia’s facial expressions and body language that she is upset. As a teacher, what do you do? Paul …
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