"Disciplining a child includes making rules. I prefer to think of this parenting task as “setting limits.” It can be very frightening for a child not to have limits. Not only can the world outside be frightening, but the world inside, the world of feelings, can also be scary when you're not sure you can manage those feelings by yourself." -Mr. Rogers
I am a huge proponent of Fred Rogers. Children need to know that we love them enough to set limits and follow through with our rules. That is true in our homes, as well as, our classrooms. The rules for our classroom will be...
These two rules encompass many things. Being kind means that we say nice things to others, we don't hit or hurt them with our body, objects or words. We share with others. We use our toys gently. We listen when someone is speaking We stay calm when there is a problem and we apologize if we make a mistake. Trying your best, means that when we are asked to put forth some effort we try to do the best that we can. We focus at work time and get the job done so we can play later.
Every child will test the limits, some more than others, and that is okay. That is one of their jobs as kids. They are trying to become separate from us adults and become their own person. It is our job to show them the way with compassion and respect. In this classroom, the punishment fits the crime. If a child is mad and is hitting, they will be removed from the situation. After they have calmed down they will be given the tools, words, to help work through the problem. The goal is that the next time it occurs they can reach into their tool box of solutions and work through it themselves. If a child is using an object inappropriately they will not be able to use that object and when they calm down we will reinforce how to use that object. If they don't finish their work, they will do it at the beginning of play time and then play.
To learn more about my philosophy, please read the attached article from the Fred Rogers Productions.
www.fredrogers.org/parents/everyday-experiences/everyday-limits.php
I am a huge proponent of Fred Rogers. Children need to know that we love them enough to set limits and follow through with our rules. That is true in our homes, as well as, our classrooms. The rules for our classroom will be...
- Be Kind (to yourself, other people and our things)
- Try your best ("Work first and then play" is something your child will hear often.)
These two rules encompass many things. Being kind means that we say nice things to others, we don't hit or hurt them with our body, objects or words. We share with others. We use our toys gently. We listen when someone is speaking We stay calm when there is a problem and we apologize if we make a mistake. Trying your best, means that when we are asked to put forth some effort we try to do the best that we can. We focus at work time and get the job done so we can play later.
Every child will test the limits, some more than others, and that is okay. That is one of their jobs as kids. They are trying to become separate from us adults and become their own person. It is our job to show them the way with compassion and respect. In this classroom, the punishment fits the crime. If a child is mad and is hitting, they will be removed from the situation. After they have calmed down they will be given the tools, words, to help work through the problem. The goal is that the next time it occurs they can reach into their tool box of solutions and work through it themselves. If a child is using an object inappropriately they will not be able to use that object and when they calm down we will reinforce how to use that object. If they don't finish their work, they will do it at the beginning of play time and then play.
To learn more about my philosophy, please read the attached article from the Fred Rogers Productions.
www.fredrogers.org/parents/everyday-experiences/everyday-limits.php