Setting Expectations
Why is it important to post classroom rules where children can see them?
Answer: What is: So children know what is expected and can be reminded visually.
True or False: Saying 'Good job' is always the best form of praise.
Answer: What is False. Praise should be specific and meaningful.
What is one way you can signal for the children's attention?
Answer: What is the use of a chime
A child grabs toys from a peer. What’s one positive response?
Answer: What is Teach sharing, model asking for a turn, redirect.
Why should materials be labeled and organized?
Answer: What is Encourages independence and smoother clean-up.
Give one example of an age-appropriate classroom rule for preschoolers.
Answer: What is: 'Use walking feet inside.'
Give an example of specific praise for sharing.
Answer: Example: What is 'I like how you gave your friend a turn with the blocks.'
Why are transitions often difficult for children?
Answer: What is: They may not understand what’s next or have trouble shifting focus.
A student says, 'You can’t make me!' How do you respond?
Answer: What is Stay calm, give choices, avoid power struggles.
How can classroom layout impact behavior?
Answer: What is Poor flow creates conflict; clear zones reduce chaos.
What is the difference between rules for preschoolers vs. school-age children?
Answer: What is: Preschool = simple visuals/phrases; School-age = student-created contracts.
Name one non-verbal way to reinforce positive behavior.
Answer: thumbs-up, tokens, smile, high-five.
Give one strategy for a smooth afterschool transition.
Answer: What is Countdown, calming music, visual timer.
What’s one strategy for a child who constantly interrupts?
Answer: What is Teach hand-raising, use proximity, reinforce waiting.
Why is greeting each child daily important?
Answer: Builds connection, belonging, and sets a positive tone.
Name two ways to reinforce routines during transitions.
Answer: What is Songs, visual schedules, countdowns, or cues.
How can group rewards encourage teamwork?
Answer: What is They motivate children to support each other in following rules.
What is a 'brain break,' and why is it important?
Answer: What is A short movement activity to help children refocus.
A child throws materials after losing a game. What do you do?
Answer: Acknowledge feelings, teach coping strategies, provide logical consequence.
What is a 'calm corner,' and how is it used?
Answer: A safe space for self-regulation, not punishment.
What does 'consistency' mean in classroom management?
Answer: What is Applying rules and expectations the same way every time.
What is the danger of overusing rewards?
Answer: What is: Children may become dependent on them instead of internal motivation.
How can predictability in routines reduce behavior issues?
Answer: What is Children feel safe and know what to expect, reducing anxiety.
When should you involve families in addressing behavior?
Answer: When behaviors are ongoing, impact peers,
How can strong staff-child relationships prevent behavior issues?
Answer: Trust and connection increase cooperation and reduce defiance.