Conscious Discipline asks us to transform our responses to challenging behaviors. This is a challenging and ongoing process, but Pivot Play provides a helpful practice opportunity.

Start by reading a card with a standard (and ineffective) response to a child’s behavior. Then S.T.A.R., open your heart and wish well, pivot with your body, and rephrase the original comment using the Name, Verb, Paint format.

Age

• Adults

Helps With

• Learning to change responses to challenging behaviors
• Focusing on behaviors that we do want

Use

• Activity appropriate for staff training
• Professional development
• Parent nights

Format

• Directions
• Five single-sided 8.5×11” printouts
• Three 8.5×11” double-sided printouts

Materials

• Scissors
• Printed cue cards (Steps 1-4)
• Printed Pivot Play cards

Related Resources

• Traditional Discipline vs. Conscious Discipline Poster
• A.C.T. Scenarios (Premium)
• Noticing That Encourages (Premium)
• Consequences (Premium)

Related Products

• Creating the School Family
• The NEW Conscious Discipline Book – Expanded and Updated