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