Positive Climate
Ms. Vanessa says "Jill can you please push your chair in before you go to centers"
Respect :calm voice and respectful language
A new student is coming in to start in your classroom today, you let the other children know so they can be welcoming and support and show the child around the classroom
Awareness- anticipates and plans appropriately
When in circle time while on the topic of Musical instruments a student says" I went to my grandma's house far away. The teacher responds and says tell us about your trip.
Flexibility: follows students lead
Student expression: Encourages student talk
The teacher know she is going to have a messy activity today-she puts out the smocks and some wet wipes after explaining the activity and expectations she allows the children to begin
Proactive : Anticipates problems
Clear behavior expectations
Teacher says to a child "I like the way you interacted with your classmate and played side by side
Relationship :verbal affection
Dara is crying and says she needs her mom; you quickly go to her and say I know you miss your mom, it can be sad when we miss someone, I am here for you if you would like to play with me until she comes to pick you up in a bit.
Responsiveness and addresses problem: Acknowledge emotions and helps resolve problem
When Ms. Marcia wants to rearrange the classroom she gets out some chart paper and asks the children to share any ideas they might have, and they draw a map of the classroom.
Elicits ideas and /or perspectives
A specific child runs each day as it is time to go inside after outdoor play - today the teacher addresses the child before going to play that when he hears the whistle for cleanup it will be time to go inside, and she has a special job for him to carry the outdoor bag inside
Clear expectation's
Proactive: Anticipates problems behaviors
Ms. Amanda bends down to talk to a child
Relationship and respect: Eye contact /physical proximity
Students are moving around the classroom and are cohesively all playing together.
Student comfort: Freely participates
Ms. Eva asked the children to join her in circle time she asked the children to find a place where they are comfortable and ready to learn!
Support for autonomy and leadership: Allows choice
Restriction of movement: Allows movement not ridged
A child was using a pair of scissors like a gun, the teacher quickly responded and told the child this is the way we use scissors to stay safe, she models.
Redirection of misbehavior: Effective redirection
Ms. Ginny can't wait to tell the children about the ocean topic today she comes in with a silly squid hat on and tells the children to join her.
Positive Affect: Enthusiasm
During circle time the teacher ask if anyone had ever been to the beach? And if they could share their experience Several children raised their hands to respond.
Student Comfort: Freely participates and tasks risk
Children can sit down or stand up while doing an art project with paints and leaves.
Flexibility and student focus: shows flexibility
Support for autonomy and leadership : Allows choice
Two girls are arguing with each other about who's birthday is next ,the teacher steps in and calmly asks the children to come with her to the birthday board and they begin to problem solve.
Redirects of misbehavior: Effective redirection
Proactive: Low reactivity
Mr. Jim asked if he could join 2 boys in the block area, he enters and begins playing cars with them.
Relationship: shared activities/physical proximity
Ms. Lorie sees that a child is becoming frustrated that his tower keeps falling down, she quickly responds and asks the child if he needs help with his building, they work together to build the tower.
Responsiveness: Provides individual support
Addresses problem: Helps resolve problem
Mr. Henny gives the children jobs to do and ask them after they finish exploring out doors to put the tools back in the toy shed.
Support autonomy and leadership :Gives children responsibility
All the children in the classroom are working well together and the tones and sounds sound wonderful in the classroom
Student behavior: Frequent compliance