Stacie Rothwell

5-5-19

Wk. 8 – Philosophy of guiding young children behavior paper

What are the goals for each child in your classroom specific to guiding children behavior?

Goals:

-Making sure each child is loved

-Giving respect and receiving respect

-Routine, Keeping to simple

Making sure each child is loved or receiving kindness. I would pay attention to the child,

observing what they are able to do and what toys interest the children. The goals I have in the

classroom are meant to connect with the children, by spending time with each one giving them a

sense of security. So, if a child is needing to meet a special need to grow, I will be able to meet

that need. Spending time with the children and being more involved with them. I would also

want to let the children know a sense of belonging in the classroom. I would do this by letting the

children help with tasks that need to be done. Having them help put away books, giving out wet

rags after art, help get out chairs for lunch and so on. Children like to help and feel that they are a

part of something bigger than they are.

Giving respect and receiving respect

Having a respect for children I believe is important for you and the children in the classroom.

Children are very sensitive to what is going on in the classroom and around them. When you

show respect of time and space children will feel that they are respected and will have a better
understanding of what you are wanting and needing them to do. Having a routine and

consistency in the classroom will help children have a better idea of the day and can follow

direction easier. When a child is having a hard day, I would want to make sure nothing

happened the night before. I would take them over to talk or sit down and play with them one on

one, to find out what is going on, or why they are reacting the way they are now.

-Routine Keeping it simple

Children have a better day knowing what to expect. Having a schedule to follow on a daily basic

can help keep the classroom better organized. I would plan actives, art, reading, and play time in

the schedule. Keeping a classroom routine and staying focus on the children will help maintain

any problems with children in the classroom.

Keeping it simple and redirecting also can be very helpful in a classroom. When I think of

keeping it simple, its what you say to the children that is straight to the point of what you want

them to do. This can also redirect the behavior. Ask a child to keep their feet on the floor, blocks

are for building, gentle touches, and when we see the child responds, the way we want them to

respond we can let them know that we are thankful that they are being kind or helpful friend.

Having words that are positive, and calm will show the children how to become better at their

own responds in the future.

Source for Philosophy of Guiding

101 Principles for Positive Guidance with Young Children – Katharine C. Kersey and

Marie L. Masterson