The latest brain development research confirms that children flourish in safe stimulating and loving environments.

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Seeing the Best In, Bringing the Best To, Expecting the Best From, Every Student, Every Day

Wonderful Woman

A Wonderful woman who lived in a shoeShe had so many children She knew exactly what to doShe held them, she rocked them And tucked them in bedShe was a wonderful womanAnd you are a wonderful child

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Connections withEye Contact, Touch, and Presence

♥ Create a new neural pathway to higher brain centers.

♥ Release the nerve growth factor.

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We expect most of these skills to be operating for the children in our classrooms, regardless of their age. Executive skills take about 24 properly supported years to fully mature.

I just want to be heard!!

•Stop

•Take a deep

breath

•And

•Relax

Attribute positive intent

1. State the child’s positive motive, “You wanted ____.”

2. Give the benefit of the doubt to the child,“You didn’t know the words to ____?”

3. State the limit and why it is needed. “You may not ____! ____ hurts.” 4. Teach the child what you want her/him to do in

the situation.“When you want ___, say____.”Conscious Discipline®, School Family® and Brain Smart® are trademarks of Loving Guidance Inc. 1-800-842-2846

www.consciousdiscipline.com

“He will never stay a whole class period, if he comes at all.”

Seeing the Best In, Bringing the Best To,

Expecting the Best From

Every Student, Every Day

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I Wish You Well!