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Your Expectations
by Through the Bible Publishers
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God made every child in your class uniquely for His glory. Expect variety rather than conformity. The timeless challenge of every teacher is to discover how to bring out the best in every child. It is rarely easy, but very rewarding.
Your class undoubtedly has children who are more difficult to lead than
others. Children who donıt receive attention for good behavior will often use bad behavior to receive attention. Therefore, affirm your children regularly! Extend firm and even-tempered discipline when needed. If you set simple rules and explain them beforehand, the children can easily understand them.
When a child purposefully breaks a rule, address the situation with appropriate consequences; then redirect his or her attention back to the lesson. Be consistent and impartial. When discipline is necessary, be sure your children understand what they have done to misbehave. Always follow through
with what you say.
Addressing Behavior Problems
Try these three steps in the case of persistent discipline problems:
1) Ask that the behavior stop.
2) Seat the child beside a teacher, give the child a brief ³time-out,² or choose another consequence.
3) Involve the childıs parents for additional support.
Carry out these steps with love and firmness. Always comfort and encourage children after they have been disciplined. Let them know that Godıs discipline is motivated by His love (Hebrews 12:5-11).
This teacher help is provided by DiscipleLand Bible curriculum. Visit www.ThroughTheBible.com to find out more and for free sample lessons.
Through The Bible Publishers
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Ft Collins, CO 80524
800-284-0158 Fax 800-245-0127
DiscipleLand@ThroughTheBible.com
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