BRAIN BASICS
Executive State
Which power reminds us to pause before reacting?
Intention
A child is crying. What could you say?
- "You're sad."
- "That was hard."
- "I'm here."
What place helps children calm their bodies?
Safe Place
Before correcting behavior, what must we do first?
Connect
What brain state shows crying, whining, and big feelings?
Emotional State
Which power helps us see the good in children?
Love
A child is hitting. What could you say?
- "I won't let you hit."
- "Hitting hurts."
- "Hands are for helping."
What shows children what happens next?
Visual Schedule
Children behave badly because they are missing what?
Skills
What brain state includes hitting and running away?
Survival State
Which power reminds us we can't control children?
Free Will
A child won't clean up. What could you say?
Give two choices
- "You can clean up blocks or books first."
- "It's time to clean up. Walk or hop?"
- "Would you like to start with the red ones or the blue ones?"
Name one connection activity.
Greeting, Wish Well, I Love You Ritual
Do children copy adult behavior?
Yes
Can children learn when they feel unsafe?
No
Which power helps us stay positive?
Perception
A child throws toys. What could you say?
Set a calm limit
- "Toys are for playing. You may put it down or hand it to me."
- "Throwing can hurt. I will help keep everyone safe."
- "You're mad. Let's put the toy down."
would Safe Place be used as punishment?
No
What helps calm children most - yelling or calm voices?
Calm voices
Safety
Which power says what we focus on grows?
Attention
Two children want the same toy. What could you say?
"Let's solve this."
- "We have a problem. How can we solve it?"
- "You both want it."
- "Let's find a way to share."
Why do we give kids jobs?
To feel important and belong
Is Conscious Discipline about punishment or teaching?
Teaching