Positive Discipline

Hello, my name is Tiffany Overton, and I am the founding partner of Eldridge-Overton Educational Programs. Toda I’m going to talk about various methods you can use to discipline preschool students. Now preschool students they respond well to consistency so one method is to make sure that you are consistent with your everyday procedures. There should be procedure for everything. For a way that they enter the classroom. For the way that they put their things away. For the way that they stand in line. They will respond well to this and they look forward to this and it makes them feel same and secure. Preschool students also respond well to verbal praise. If you notice a student doing something well, perhaps they are sitting nicely, they’re doing their work, they’re listening, and you do not have to keep repeating and telling them what to do, then praise them for this behavior. This will let the other students know what you expect. This also fosters an atmosphere of mutual respect. The student does not have to guess what you want, and the teacher does not have to repeat the rules. Another way to manage discipline in your classroom is by using a reward system. Students respond well to this, you can use a sticker chart. If the student brings in their homework on time, if they come in and put their things away without being told, you can reward them with a sticker. Then the stickers can be turned in for small treats, or extra recess time, or anything of that nature. I hope that you have found these tips useful. Again, my name is Tiffany Overton, I am the founding partner of Eldridge-Overton Educational Programs, and I thank you for watching.