Friday April 15th, 2016

This article is a great reminder about how and why we give the consequences we give for behavior. It is important to look at each child individually, and to talk with children to better understand the underlying root pieces. Behavior is communication, and sometimes needs are expressed in an unloving way. There isn't a set discipline plan, but rather an individualized plan that is fair. The growth of our students with behavior and self-managing of their emotions has been impressive this year! Thank you for your patience with children, and being loving even when their behavior is unloving.

Just as the article suggests, involving students in the discussion of the possible consequence options like we do at Harrison is a better discipline plan:

Fairness With Behavior

Great point: