My work sample for Guiding Children’s Behavior is my Guidance Philosophy Statement.

It fits this category because it includes what I believe about how young children learn,
how I view the role of the teacher in guiding behavior and the kind of environment I
hope to create in my classroom. It also includes how the physical environment plays a
role in guiding behavior, what I want children to achieve, accomplish and learn, and how
I will work with families regarding guidance. I chose it as the best example of my work
because it is an overview of effective ways to help children learn to guide their behavior.
It demonstrates the knowledge I gained in the Guiding Children’s Behavior course of the
Preschool Credential. I learned about the role I can take as a teacher, guiding behavior
continuously throughout the day and not just when a child acts out in a way that is
unsafe or unacceptable. Overall, I hope young children will gain a sense of them self, be
confident, content and strive to become the best person they can be.
 Guidance Philosophy Statement

My guidance philosophy statement as an early childhood educator is to provide a child-

focused environment in which children learn through first-hand experiences and play
and are supported and understood. This happens by creating a positive environment
that is well-arranged, intentionally prepared, safe and responsive. As well as nurturing,
so children’s growth and development through learning and play can be achieved. I will
work to guide behavior by creating predictable routines, setting simple yet clear rules
with children, by modeling kindness and respect. It is important for me to be
knowledgeable and continuously educated so that I can have the best understanding of
children and their behaviors. Along with making sure I know what is appropriate to
expect from children and to be able to investigate why they are behaving a certain way.
I will surely consider the developmental level of each child, their own ability and try to
think as they would think.

It is important to be attentive and aware of everything that is going on. When children
experience guidance and attention, they have a chance to feel needed, confident and
secure, hence intentional learning can then take place. Guiding children promotes
success in children rather than failure. It is something that is done continuously
throughout the day, not just when a child acts out in a way that is unacceptable.
Guidance techniques are used to help children develop solutions to their problems. I will
offer children in my care productive considerate feedback that supports what they are
doing correctly and incorrectly with an explanation, providing an opportunity for
correction. I will allow children to make choices when appropriate and give them
acceptable choices to decide from when possible. It is important to guide the behaviors
through positive techniques that promote understanding and positive learning versus
punishment.

I will work together with families to promote positive experiences for their child and
positive interactions. As well as, planned activities that address positive guidance as
situations happen along with other learning. It is important to remember everyone
makes mistakes, regardless I will try to be prepared to make the most of each situation
by guiding children into making positive decisions, teaching them alternative options
and choices. Which in turn helps eliminate the need for punishment. When we work
together to promote positive social and emotional development it reduces the negative
social behaviors and overall it has a long-term positive impact on children’s success in
life. I know that every child and family is different and there is no single right way to do
things. However, children respond well when they know what to expect, have choices
and logical consequences and overall a loving relationship. I will try to be prepared to
lead parents/guardians to resources if there are questions or concerns that come up if I
need additional support, guidance and or reassurance on a specific situation or
problem.
My work sample for Guiding Children’s Behavior is my guidance policy plan. It fits this
category because when recurring problems or conflicts arise in my program, I use the
Functional Behavior Assessment & Support Plan along with the ABC Analysis Data
Sheet. I chose it as the best example of my work because together these forms help to
identify the strategies and practices needed for guiding children’s behavior. The
Functional Behavior Assessment & Support Plan has 4 steps: Step 1: Define the
behavior, Step 2: Collect and analyze information, Step 3: Hypothesizing reasons for
the behavior, Step 4: Developing a Support Plan. The ABC Analysis Data Sheet
includes a description of the behaviors of interest, the date and time incidents occur, the
antecedent, behavior, consequence and any additional comments/function related to
the behavior/incident. I learned about using the Functional Behavior Assessment &
Support Plan along with the ABC Analysis Data Sheet in the Guiding Children’s
Behavior course of the Preschool Credential. An example of a filled-out ABC Analysis
Data Sheet is included. Overall the goal of the support plan is to resolve undesired
behaviors and conflicts, and I will do my best to create an encouraging classroom with
schedules and routines to guide children’s behavior.