DESCRIPTION
This module presents the topic of behavioral expectations across early childhood, which includes the understanding of expectations related to children’s attention, play, self-regulation, and independence and the application to best classroom practices.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Understanding developmentally appropriate expectations for children’s attention.
- Cultivating an awareness of the development of children’s play behaviors.
- Supporting the development of children’s self-regulation skills.
- Facilitating the growth of children’s independence.
HANDOUT
Behavior Expectations Handout
RESOURCES
Books
Alber, D. (2023). A Little SPOT Emotional Regulation Box Set (Books 49-56: Peaceful Hands, Anger Shield, Needs Feelings, Sleep, Disappointment, Wasted Worry, Positive Thinking, and Emotion Coach). Diane Alber Art LLC.
Elkind, D. (2007). The Power of Play: Learning What Comes Naturally. New Tork: Hachette Books.
Garvey, D., & Zeedyk, S. (2018). Nurturing Personal, Social and Emotional Development in Early Childhood: A Practical Guide to Understanding Brain Development and Young Children’s Behavior. London, Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Santomero, A. C. (2018). Preschool Clues: Raising Smart, Inspired, and Engaged Kids in a Screen-Filled World. New York: Touchstone.
Articles
Children’s Ministry (2020). Nine Different Approaches to Getting Kids’ Attention. Retrieved from https://www.printfriendly.com/p/g/59AmYu
Christiansen, K. T. (2019). Classroom Jobs and Helper Chart and Ideas. Retrieved from https://preschoolinspirations.com/classroom-jobs/
Degel Sanchez, D., Steece-Doran, D., & Jablon, J. (2013). Planning for Positive Guidance: Powerful Interactions Make a Difference. Young Children, 6(3), 12-14. Retrieved from https://www.naeyc.org/resources/pubs/tyc/dec2012/planning-for-positive-guidance
Hancock, C. L., & Carter, D. R. (2016). Building Environments that Encourage Positive Behavior: The Preschool Behavior Support Self-Assessment. Young Children, 71(1). Retrieved from https://www.naeyc.org/resources/pubs/yc/mar2016/building-environments-encourage-positive-behavior-preschool
Panchal, R. (2023). 15+ Best Daily Activities To Encourage Independence In Preschoolers. Retrieved from https://blog.burbankids.com/best-activities-to-encourage-independence/
Zero to Three (2010). Developing Self-Confidence from 24 to 36 Months. Retrieved from https://www.zerotothree.org/resource/developing-self-confidence-from-24-36-months/
Videos
Attention span
https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?&q=Attention+Span+Disorder&&mid=
F98FC7178E939E6FE2DCF98FC7178E939E6FE2DC&&FORM=VRDGAR
Choice time self-regulation
https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?&q=development+of+children+
self+regulation&&mid=F05427797C2180055E9EF05427797C2180055E9E&&FORM=VRDGAR
Learning through play
https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?&q=promoting+learning+through+
play&&mid=DB983E364A7E964F1E10DB983E364A7E964F1E10&&FORM=VRDGAR
Setting rules and expectations
https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?&q=behavioral+expectations+of+
young+children&&mid=F7FCB0FCC9C2763EC45CF7FCB0FCC9C2763EC45C&&FORM=VRDGAR
FOR FURTHER STUDY
Martin Luther College Courses
EDU8101 Intellectual, Social, and Emotional Development
EDU8103 Developing Home and School Relationships
EDU8113 Assessment of Young Children
SPE2101 Educating the Exceptional Learner
