Labels Negative Behaviors (E2.2.6)

In this exemplar video, a teacher is interacting with a toddler who needs guidance towards maintaining a safe body. Notice how the teacher offers a positive behavior to replace an undesired behavior, in a breif direct and positive way and immediately thanks him when he cooperates –an example of labeling negative behaviors rather than the child.

In this exemplar video, a teacher reminds children not to throw toys and encourages them to use gentle hands. Notice how the teacher talks about the behavior—like saying ‘Throwing toys isn’t safe’—instead of blaming the child. This is an example of guiding behavior in a kind and respectful way.

In this exemplar video, the teacher gently reminds a child to be careful with the book by saying, ‘We need to turn the pages gently so they don’t rip.’ Notice how the teacher focuses on the behavior, not the child—an example of labeling the action rather than assigning blame.

In this exemplar video, a teacher says, ‘Hitting hurts our friends,’ and ‘We don’t snatch things from others.’ Notice how the teacher focuses on the behavior, not the child—an example of guiding children with respectful and clear language.

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.