Addressing Challenging Behaviors in Early Childhood Settings

Addressing Challenging Behaviors in Early Childhood Settings gives pre- and in-service educators the practical help they've been waiting for taking a "big picture" approach to this critical topic, this book-and-CD set illuminates the diverse influences on challenging behavior—including temperament, preferences, home life, and peer relationships—and arms teachers with the tools they need to create powerful solutions.

• Ensuring a safe classroom environment where all children feel welcome
• Designing physical spaces that support learning and positive interactions
• Using a developmentally appropriate curriculum that also meets individual student needs
• Implementing daily routines and activities that keep children engaged
• Changing negative perceptions of children through knowledge of temperament differences
• Responding consistently and constructively to behavior challenges
• Using verbal and nonverbal communication to strengthen bonds with children
• Improving interactions with families and other professionals

Available As: Paperback Book with CD-ROM
Written By: Dawn M. Denno, M.Ed, Victoria Carr, Ed.D. & Susan Hart Bell, Ph.D.
Book Length: 256 pages