SUPPORTING PRESCHOOLERS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH TRANSITIONS: • To provide stability and consistency between settings enhancing school readiness and supporting better adjustment. • From birth to Preschool.
INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT: We recognize that each child is unique and may require different approaches to discipline and guidance. We provide individualized support and accommodations for children with special needs or challenging behaviors. SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT: We incorporate social-emotional learning activities and promote the development of self-regulation skills, empathy, and problem-solving abilities. COLLABORATIVE APPROACH: We encourage collaboration between teachers, families, and support staff in addressing behavioral challenges and providing consistent guidance across home and school settings.
• From Preschool to Kindergarten. DISCIPLINE AND GUIDANCE:
ESC19 Head Start’s Discipline and Guidance Policy prohibits any physical punishment, psychological abuse, or coercion when disciplining a child. Our discipline and guidance policy for young children is centered on creating a nurturing and safe learning environment. Our approach includes the following aspects: POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT: We emphasize positive reinforcement for acceptable behavior by praising and acknowledging good behavior. This encourages self-esteem, self-control, and self-direction. Our focus is on using praise and encouragement for good behavior, rather than only concentrating on unacceptable behavior. Our staff redirects behavior using positive statements. CLEAR EXPECTATIONS: We communicate age appropriate expectations for behavior and academic engagement to both children and their families. We remind children of behavior expectations daily by using clear, positive statements. CONSISTENT RULES AND EXPECTATIONS: We establish consistent rules and expectations for behavior, ensuring that they are developmentally appropriate and fair. PROACTIVE STRATEGIES: We implement strategies to prevent challenging behavior, such as providing engaging activities, setting up structured daily routines, and using visual cues and reminders.
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