Practical Guide to Solving Preschool Behavior Problems - Tapa blanda

Practical Guide to Solving Preschool Behavior Problems is unique in that it focuses on very specific situations preschool teachers, caregivers and administrators face when dealing with common behavior problems. This book covers 42 behaviors, organized into seven categories: aggressive and antisocial, disruptive, destructive, emotional and dependent, eating, non-participatory and multiple behavior problems. The author addresses a plethora of behavior-related topics to make this book the sole resource one will need to successfully address behavioral issues. They include relevant theories, setting a positive environment to encourage appropriate behavior, why children misbehave, working with children with special needs, techniques for dealing with inappropriate behaviors, working with parents and record keeping. The book provides thoughtful, step-by-step instructions, including observation, consideration and recommended procedures for halting the undesirable behavior. Even beginning teachers will be effective in dealing with challenging behaviors when they employ the techniques espoused in this text. A list of references including books, articles and Web sites offers further learning opportunities for the interested reader.

Practical Guide to Solving Preschool Behavior Problems helps teachers, caregivers and parents manage many of the situations they face when dealing with common behavior problems in the preschool setting. The author identifies and defines seven specific behaviors and instructs the reader in how to end each behavior in the moment and curtail future occurrences. Each chapter begins with a hypothetical scenario involving a particular behavior, as well as a concise description. The author goes on to examine implications of the behaviors and alternatives which may provide a simple solution. Then, a goal is set for changing the behavior and a detailed procedure is laid out to achieve change. Ultimately, suggestions are made for maintaining the positive changes once they have been brought about. A special section called Your Turn enables readers to practice what they have learned and a summary chapter pulls together all the information presented. Finally, a list of reference books, articles and Web sites will lead the reader to information on related topics.