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Month: April 2013

Ah-ha Moment

Improving Time Outs!

April 24, 2013May 18, 2013 Ms. Marzia

Turn a negative into a positive! Not only does the teacher or parent get a mental break, but the child gets a chance to calm down. Now, let's take it up a notch: before the child leaves the time out, have him/her think of a positive behavior or two he will implement immediately following!!! For… Continue reading Improving Time Outs!

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Ah-ha Moment

The Beauty of a Tantrum

April 24, 2013May 18, 2013 Ms. Marzia

I don't mind a tantrum! It is a sign that the child's behavior is on the cusp of change. They have hit a wall and they are upset. Now that the wall is clearly delineated in their consciousness,  they will act accordingly. Until the tantrum, they have been testing and testing to see where the… Continue reading The Beauty of a Tantrum

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Ah-ha Moment

The Beauty of Your Word

April 24, 2013May 18, 2013 Ms. Marzia

It becomes so helpful when you mean what you say and you say what you mean. Yes, we have all heard it but try it! Outlandish consequences that are impractical and impossible are great for humor but the child will keep testing the boundaries. They know you cannot fulfill that consequence.  For example, never use… Continue reading The Beauty of Your Word

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Ah-ha Moment

The Beauty of Storytelling

April 23, 2013May 18, 2013 Ms. Marzia

When children have been naughty, and are having a hard time changing their pattern of behavior, it is so helpful to tell a story that addresses the situation. A story that gives the child a snapshot of what that type of behavior can lead to. One interesting technique is actually quite easy to implement. At… Continue reading The Beauty of Storytelling

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Ah-ha Moment

The Beauty of Singing

April 23, 2013May 18, 2013 Ms. Marzia

Why speak when you can sing? Words can be so dreary, dull, and fall like stones! Singing turns every word into a dance, and children follow!

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