Behavior Incident Reports
The first person to see the completed BIR's is...
Who is the director
Two ways we can build relationships with children
What is greet them by name; communicate at their eye level; use a calm, positive and supportive tone
This should be done prior to a transition
What is provide a whole class warning or cue
We keep ourselves safe, we keep our friends safe, we keep our things safe and we are a team!
What are Early Connections program-wide expectations
Sharing, taking turns, helping others, requesting and distributing items, working cooperatively are all examples of what?
What are friendship skills
True or False: It's appropriate to complete a BIR for a child crying on their first day.
What is False
We can respond to children's communication by...
What is asking questions and making comments
Games, songs and other actions are examples of what?
What are transition strategies
There are 4 Second Step circle time rules. What are they?
What are eyes watching, ears listening, voices quiet and bodies are calm
The 2 best ways to reinforce social and emotional skills
What is model and label
The BIR's should only be seen by...
What are staff members
The ratio of deposits to withdrawals is
What is 5:1
Children who transition appropriately should be given what?
What is acknowledgement and positive descriptive feedback
When children are not following the rules, what is one strategy you can use?
What is planned ignore, redirection or rule reminders
Two ways we can help children recognize and understand how others are feeling
What is point out facial expressions, tone of voice, body language, or words
We gather information about time, routine and people in order to determine this when children are experiencing challenging behavior
What are triggers
Two examples of nonverbal feedback
What is a smile, thumbs up, pat on the back, high five
Teacher-directed strategies should be structured so that there is what?
What is a predictable beginning, middle and end
How often should rules be reinforced?
What is multiple times throughout the day
True or False: Cozy corner is the same as time out?
What is False!
The 2 most common functions of behavior
What are obtain and avoid
The daily schedule should include a balance of what 2 things?
What are teacher-directed and child-directed activities and large and small group activities
One of the easiest ways we can support children is to provide this on a daily basis
What are predictable routines and schedules
Name the 3 S's that keep directions clear and effective
What is simple, short and specific
Once calm, the first question to ask a child having a problem is
What is "What is my problem?"