GUIDANCE & DISCIPLINE POLICY
We use positive statements and redirection to guide and discipline children. We do not punish, shame, or use corporal methods to train behavior. We do not use timeout routines, but we do discuss the behaviors we are seeing with the child and educate them to exhibit the correct ones. The Little Farm staff proudly uphold the same code of ethical conduct as the NAEYC. Click the button below to better understand our position.
At the Farm School we will be using the following techniques:
teach/model: I will take the time to teach and model expected behaviors and use fun role-play games to make sure children understand!
autonomy: We will have friendship/community agreements that we make as a group, so the children will help come up with some of our school rules. They really enjoy this!
simple, clear directions: Communications are clear and simply stated.
pre-correction: Clearly stated behavior expectations for all activities before activity.
neutral & positive behavior recognition: Giving children attention during neutral behaviors helps children feel loved and valued just for being themselves. We also focus on/recognize the positives not the negatives.
encourage self-management: I will encourage students to work out problems using their own words. This helps them to build their own problem-solving skills, communicate with each other, be respectful, and be respected by their peers. If children are still developing their ability to problem-solve using words, I will always be there to support them in communicating their feelings.
calming time: A period of time apart from a child’s activity may be necessary to help the child use self-control when they return to the activity. We have three comfy areas in the school with calming activities available at all times.
ask "why": Sometimes kids do things for reasons that make sense to them, even if others do not understand. I will always ask a child why they did something so I can help them build new strategies.
clear, quick responses: If I need to guide and/or discipline a child my response will be immediate. It will be kind, respectful, and firm.
age-appropriate choices: Choices encourage children to develop self-control and decision making skills.
guidance: If a child has constant disruptive behavior I will work to find the purpose of the behavior, the settings it occurs in, and the triggers for the behavior. From these I can find a way to help the child have fun in a way that is safe and respectful towards others.
*Our goal is to help the children at The Little Farm to develop self-control, positive self-esteem, and respect for others. We will have clear boundaries to help keep kids happy, safe, and learning while at school! Any intentional behavior that causes injury to another child or adult will result in the child going home. Hitting, kicking, biting, punching, or other harmful behavior will result in a child being sent home. Unfortunately, children being sent home will not result in a reduction of tuition.
teach/model: I will take the time to teach and model expected behaviors and use fun role-play games to make sure children understand!
autonomy: We will have friendship/community agreements that we make as a group, so the children will help come up with some of our school rules. They really enjoy this!
simple, clear directions: Communications are clear and simply stated.
pre-correction: Clearly stated behavior expectations for all activities before activity.
neutral & positive behavior recognition: Giving children attention during neutral behaviors helps children feel loved and valued just for being themselves. We also focus on/recognize the positives not the negatives.
encourage self-management: I will encourage students to work out problems using their own words. This helps them to build their own problem-solving skills, communicate with each other, be respectful, and be respected by their peers. If children are still developing their ability to problem-solve using words, I will always be there to support them in communicating their feelings.
calming time: A period of time apart from a child’s activity may be necessary to help the child use self-control when they return to the activity. We have three comfy areas in the school with calming activities available at all times.
ask "why": Sometimes kids do things for reasons that make sense to them, even if others do not understand. I will always ask a child why they did something so I can help them build new strategies.
clear, quick responses: If I need to guide and/or discipline a child my response will be immediate. It will be kind, respectful, and firm.
age-appropriate choices: Choices encourage children to develop self-control and decision making skills.
guidance: If a child has constant disruptive behavior I will work to find the purpose of the behavior, the settings it occurs in, and the triggers for the behavior. From these I can find a way to help the child have fun in a way that is safe and respectful towards others.
*Our goal is to help the children at The Little Farm to develop self-control, positive self-esteem, and respect for others. We will have clear boundaries to help keep kids happy, safe, and learning while at school! Any intentional behavior that causes injury to another child or adult will result in the child going home. Hitting, kicking, biting, punching, or other harmful behavior will result in a child being sent home. Unfortunately, children being sent home will not result in a reduction of tuition.