Guidance Skills

Reminding children to cover their mouths when they cough.

Direct

Encouraging children to work together by saying, "Ask Eve to help you."

Direct

Recognize an accomplishment by saying, "I like the way you helped her."

Direct

Saying to a child, "Maria, you need to pick up that paper."

Direct

Showing approval to Jamal after he finished a puzzle.

Direct

Telling Tom, "You'll lose your turn if you keep pushing."

Direct

Telling a child what to do.

Direct

Keeping your back to the wall so you can observe the entire classroom.

Indirect

Lowering an easel so the children can comfortably reach the paper.

Indirect

Moving a child's coat hook to a lower position in his or her locker.

Indirect

Placing a picture of a toy wagon on the shelf where it is stored.

Indirect

Providing a place mat with an outline of a glass, plate, spoon, and fork.

Indirect

Providing training scissors in the art area so Amanda can cut.

Indirect

Removing a hot kettle from the cooking area.

Indirect

Seating Ethan and Chris apart during story time to prevent arguments.

Indirect