WHAT IS GIRAFFE LAUGH’S DISCIPLINE PHILOSOPHY?
When unacceptable behavior occurs, the child is spoken to gently but firmly regarding the inappropriate behavior. Desirable alternative behaviors are taught as they are offered to the child as options for appropriate behavior. Redirection of activity is also used when possible. For more serious or continuing misbehavior, a child may be removed from the group for a brief time-away period. If this occurs the child has the opportunity to do a quite, solitary activity such as reading a book or doing a puzzle, in this way it allows the child to be separate from their classmates and to be successful in an activity before returning to the group. A lot of conflict resolution and language building occurs to help children with the nuances of social skills while building the vocabulary that is key to positive interactions with one another.
