Teacher Sensitivity
Regard for Child Perspectives
Behavior Guidance
1

When teachers show ______ they are attentive to children's throughout the classroom. Teachers notice children's cues and when they have difficulties or needs. 

Awareness

1

Following the Child's lead, providing choices and uses children's ideas and expressions when planning is defined as ____ _____

Child focus

1

Being ______ ensures that staff are pre-planning to avoid conflict. Expectations are communicated & followed through. 

Proactive

2

________ is show when teachers acknowledge and reply to children's bid's for attention. Teacher's acknowledge and accept children's emotions & provides support. 

Responsiveness

2

When staff are ______ they allow movement, talking, going with the flow and adjustments to be made within plans & activities based on individual child need

Flexible (Indicator: Flexibility) 

2

When teachers are ____ _____ ____ they are reinforcing "good behavior." They use effective redirection and positive reinforcement. Teachers will consistently state expectations in a positive manner. 

Supporting Positive Behavior

3

When children are _______ they freely approach teachers for support and interactive with the teachers. 

Comfortable (Indicator: Child Comfort) 

3

Support for ______ is seen when children are given responsibilities, selfcare is encouraged, materials are at child level & accessible for own use. Teachers assist the children with perspective taking of their peers to resolve conflicts.

Independence 

3

No Problem _____ will be observed if children have minimal wandering, minimal waiting and a lack of disruption & danger. 

Problem Behavior