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positive discipline
By Holly

I use a positive discipline technique where I give the child who is misbehaving two positive choices to choose from instead of the negative ones like time outs or taking things away. I have learned that there are some children
who are used to not having things and get yelled at alot at home. They think they are not worthy of the good things or treats and don't care about whether they get it. So, I tell them they can do the required task with the group, or by themselves. If it is an individual activity, then I tell them they can do it alone or do it with me. Give them a few minutes to choose, then tell

them again. They feel they have control over their situation and they save face in front of their friends. Or if you are working on projects that they just won't do, then tell them they can either do the project or research the project and write an essay. I use a low quiet tone with them, too so they are not embarrassed in front of their friends. Try it!