Labels Negative Behaviors

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Resource Description:

In this exemplar video, a teacher says, ‘Hitting is not okay. We don’t hit our friends or teachers.’ Notice how the teacher names the behavior, not the child– an example of labeling negative behaviors rather than the child.

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Age Group: Pre-K

Resource Category: Exemplar


Credential Level: Level 1
Competency Area: Responsive Interactions and Guidance