Positive behavior can be taught. The approach to discipline presented in this book helps children develop self-control, understand how positive behavior looks and sounds, and come to value such behavior. With many examples from their own classrooms, three experienced teachers offer practical techniques to help you:

Establish clear expectations for behavior from day one

Teach students how to articulate their learning goals for school

Create classroom rules that connect to students’ goals

Use techniques such as interactive modeling to teach positive behavior

Reinforce positive behavior with supportive teacher language

Quickly stop misbehavior

Restore positive behavior so that children retain their dignity and continue learning