Uncover the Roots of Challenging Behavior

Create Responsive Environments Where Young Children Thrive

Michelle Salcedo M.Ed.

• Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing
• Year: 2019
• eBook ISBN: 9781631982897
• Topic: Education
• Subtopic: Early Childhood Education

Teach social skills and enrich classrooms to reduce problem behaviors and nurture growth. When teachers create environments that teach skills rather than punish individual actions, they reduce behavior problems and nurture the growth of all learners. This book expertly guides early childhood teachers to analyze their classroom elements, routines, and responses to children. Much like gardeners who adjust soil, water, or fertilizer to help flowers bloom, educators of young children must look beyond challenging behaviors to what a child's actions are communicating about her learning environment or home life. Digital content includes all forms from the book along with a PDF presentation. A free PLC/Book Study Guide for use with communities of practice is available at freespirit.com/PLC.

Table of contents

• Cover Page
• Title Page
• Copyright
• Dedication
• Contents
• List of Figures
• Foreword by Sandra Duncan
• Introduction
• Chapter 1—Classroom Factors: Prepare the Soil for Growth
• Chapter 2—Active Learning: Create Ideal Growing Conditions
• Chapter 3—Building Relationships with Children: Get to Know Your Buds
• Chapter 4—Teaching Social Skills: Support the Plants in Your Care
• Chapter 5—The MoNSTeR Response: Manage Unforeseen Events
• Chapter 6—Unmet Social and Emotional Needs: Pay Special Attention to Faltering Flowers
• Chapter 7—Family Partnerships: Build a Nurturing Community Garden
• Chapter 8—A Comprehensive Approach to Challenging Behaviors: Help All Seedlings Thrive
• Conclusion: Appreciate the Beauty of the Harvest
• Notes
• References and Resources
• Appendix
• About the Author