Classroom Management for Preschool (15 Hours)
An effective preschool behavior management strategy comes down to a few key practices. This course will provide guidance for implementing preschool classroom management techniques. (15 hours) $125
Implementing Small Groups
Preparing the Group
Developmentally Appropriate Practice
Worksheet
Creating Structure
Worksheet (Open-Ended Question)
Assignment
Topic 1 Completion
Topic 1 Quiz
Topic 2: Description
Pre-Assessment (Open-Ended Question)
Social and Emotional Defined
Self-Awareness
Self-Management and Social Awareness
Relationship Skills
Responsible Decision-Making
Love is Not Enough
Individual Differences
Culture and Self-Concept
Discussion Topic
Social Emotional Development
Social/Emotional Milestones in Preschoolers 3 Years
Social/Emotional Milestones in Preschoolers 4 Years
Fostering Healthy Social & Emotional Development
Meeting the Emotional Needs of Preschoolers
Preschool Social Development
Preschool
Development of Emotions
Identify and Express Emotions (Open-Ended Question)
Let's Talk More About Emotions
Learning to Regulate Emotions
Discussion Topic
Tuning into Children’s Emotions
Thoughts, Feelings and Actions
Self-Regulation Skills (Open-Ended Question)
Assignment
Topic 2 Completion
Topic 2 Quiz
Topic 3 Description
Pre-Assessment (Open-Ended Question)
Factors and Influences
Positive Behavior Model
Factors that Affect Young Children’s Behavior
Discussion Topic
Environmental Factors
Factors and Influences
Developing Social Behavior
Positive Social Characteristics
Positive Social Characteristics: Empathy
Positive Social Characteristics: Communication Skills
Positive Social Characteristics: Self-Regulation
Positive Social Characteristics: Following Rules
Ability to Control Environment
Fostering Positive Social Behaviors
Social Behavior (Open-Ended Question)
Social Behavior
Winning Ways to Talk to Children
Talking with Children (Open-Ended Question)
Communication Strategies
Respectful Teacher-Child Relationships
Teaching and Personal Beliefs
Creating an Environment of Positive Interactions
Common Guidance Styles
Discussion Topic
Personal Beliefs (Open-Ended Question)
Communication and Interactions
Off-Track Behavior
What the Child Needs
Mistaken Behavior
Explain Mistaken Behavior (Open-Ended Question)
Causes of Behavioral Issues
Defining Guidance Terms
Definitions of Terms
Guidance Techniques
Prevention: Indirect Guidance
Indirect Guidance - Curriculum
Indirect Guidance - Expectations
Respond to Children’s Positive Behavior
Direct Guidance Techniques
Common Direct Guidance Methods
Rewards and Stickers
Assignment
Topic 3 Completion
Topic 3 Quiz
Topic 4 Description
Pre-Assessment (Open-Ended Question)
What is Positive Reinforcement?
Positive Reinforcement Tips
Methods of Reinforcement
Discussion Topic
Positive Reinforcement in the Classroom
Promoting Desired Behavior (Open-Ended Question)
Positive Reinforcement
Managing Mistaken Behavior
Working through Mistaken Behaviors
Discussion Topic
Age Appropriate Child Guidance
Examples of Positive Reinforcement
Difference Between Reinforcement and Bribes
Positive Reinforcement
Scenarios (Open-Ended Question)
What is Redirection?
Redirecting Behavior
Scenarios (Open-Ended Question)
Assignment
Topic 4 Completion
Topic 4 Quiz
Topic 5 Description
Pre-Assessment (Open-Ended Question)
Emotional Development
Learning to Regulate Emotions
Helping Children Learn to Accept Feelings
Emotions
Regulating Emotions
Supporting Through Distress
Redirect
Self-Calming Techniques for Children
Regulating Emotions
Yoga is about Self-Regulation
What is Yoga?
Breathing Exercises
Breathing Techniques
Yoga Poses
Body Awareness and Safety
Discussion Topic
Yoga in the Classroom (Open-Ended Question)
Yoga with Children
Schedule Calming Activities
Discussion Topic
Assignment Supporting with Transitions
Assignment
Topic 5 Completion
Topic 5 Quiz
Course Description
Pre-Assessment (Open-Ended Question)
Deaf Culture and Community
Myth vs. Fact #1
Myth vs. Fact #2
Myth vs. Fact #3
Myth vs. Fact #4
Myth vs. Fact #5
Cultural Influences on Language
Cultural Norms
Protecting Deaf Culture
Deaf Culture Quiz
Assignment 1
Basic Signs
Hand Shapes
Hand Shapes
Facial Expressions and Body Language
Facial Expressions
Discussion Topic
Facial Expressions and Body Language Check-In (Open-Ended Question to be Reviewed by a Trainer)
Signed Alphabet
Alphabet Check-In
Numbers
Numbers Check-In
Color Signs
Colors Check-In
Days of the Week
Days of the Week Check-In (Open-Ended Question to be Reviewed by a Trainer)
Family Signs
Family Check-In (Open-Ended Question to be Reviewed by a Trainer)
Food Signs
Food Signs Check-In (Open-Ended Question to be Reviewed by a Trainer)
Animal Signs
Animal Check-In (Open-Ended Question to be Reviewed by a Trainer)
Feeling Signs
Feelings Check-In (Open-Ended Question to be Reviewed by a Trainer)
School Signs
School Signs Check-In (Open-Ended Question to be Reviewed by a Trainer)
Discussion Topic
Assignment 2
Where to Begin When Teaching Signs
Discussion Topic
Signs by Age
Basic Signs for Babies and Toddlers
Recommended Signs for Babies and Toddlers
Infant and Toddler Communication
Benefits of Signing with Young Children
Discussion Topic
Older Children Signs
Classroom Management
Management of the Classroom with ASL (No Sound)
Discussion Topic
Make it Fun!
ASL Games (No Sound)
In the Classroom
Assignment 3
Topic 6 Completion
Topic 6 Quiz
Topic 7 Description
Basics of Bullying Pre-Assessment
What is Bullying?
Types of Bullying
When and Where Does Bullying Occur?
What Makes a Bully?
Identifying Bullying
Discussion Topic
Worksheet
Bullying and Childhood Development
Bullying or Development? (Open-Ended Question)
Gender and Bullying
Observation is the Key
Positive Supports for Bullies
Discussion Topic
Positive Supports for Bullies 3-5 Years
Reflection (Open-Ended Question)
Positive Supports for Victims of Bullying
Bullying Prevention, Identification, & Support
Worksheet
Lesson Plan: Friendship Charades
Worksheet: Friendship Charades
Assignment
Handout
Topic 7 Completion
Topic 7 Quiz
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