Guidance and Discipline

We value and respect each child as a unique individual. Our goal in guiding children’s behaviour is to ensure their safety and the safety of those around them. We take into consideration a child’s developmental level, personality and will assist them in developing self-confidence, self-esteem, self-control, self-discipline and sensitivity in their interactions with others.

Our guidance strategies include:

• Modeling (showing a good example)
• Stating clear limits and involving children in setting those limits
• Having appropriate expectations for children according to their development
• Teaching children to express their feelings in appropriate ways
• Teaching children problem solving and conflict resolution skills and encouraging them to use those skills with their peers
• Respecting and reflecting children’s feelings
• Allowing children to experience natural and logical consequences to their behaviour

Families will be consulted if a child has persistent behavioural problems in the preschool that require a consistent systematic approach. Extra support can be accessed for children with emotional and behavioural challenges if the families and staff wish it.