Chapter 5: Assertiveness

Assertiveness Summary

  • Power: Attention: What you focus on, you get more of
  • Becoming Brain Smart: Attention directs neuroplasticity and all learning
  • Skill: Paint for assertive commands, “I’m going to,” Tell and Show, “I don’t like it,” redirection
  • School Family: M.A.P. Visual Routines, Visual Daily Schedule, Time Machine, Routine Books

Power of Attention

 

  • Power of Attention - Dr. Becky Bailey - "Becoming the Best You Can Be" Webinar Series

Noticing

 

  • Noticing - Conscious Discipline Skills

  • Describing and Noticing A Child During Play

  • Noticing and Safety Language in PreK Circle Time

  • Noticing While Two Children Play Together

Activity to Notice Instead of Judge

 

Sample Answers:

  • Good job on the quiz, Jose!
  • Transformed: Jose, you paid attention and worked hard all week, and then you answered every quiz question correctly!
  • Karen, do you know how to ask for a turn?
  • Transformed: Karen, you wanted a turn. When you want a turn, say, “May I have a turn, please?”
  • Thank you for cleaning up the sink area.
  • Transformed: Look at you! You wiped up all the water splashes and then threw the paper towels in the trash!
  • A common judgment I make: You’re just stalling!
  • What I could say instead: Your feet are shuffling like this.

  • Choices and Noticing With Toddlers

Assertive Directions in a Third-Grade Classroom

 

  • Noticing and Assertive Directions During Group Circle Time in Elementary

  • Assertivness and Noticing During Class Time

  • Assertive Voice During Transition

Are Children Safe in Preschool?

 

  • Are Children Safe In Preschool? The Harsh Reality Requires New Skills

Children Using Their Assertive Voices

 

  • Conflict - Did You Like It Coaching

  • Conflict Resolution in Bi-Lingual PreK Center

  • Conflict - What's He Telling You

  • Time Machine - Conflict Resolution in Special Needs PreK

  • Time Machine - Outside Playground Conflict Resolution in PreK

  • Time Machine - 1st Grade Conflict Resolution During Lineup

  • Time Machine - Playground Conflict Resolved with BIG Voice

  • Time Machine and Conflict - Please Use My Name

Seeing a Child’s Need

 

  • Help Needed In Special Needs PreK Snack Routine