Behavior Guidance Policies

Our goals at Prince of Peace Lutheran Preschool are to help children feel good about themselves, to help children develop self-discipline, and to learn to consider the needs and desires of others. To help achieve these goals, we use the following guidelines in working with children:

  1. We prepare the environment so that there are enough choices of activities for all the children to do and enough materials available to prevent arguments over them.
  2. We state the rules as clearly as possible and in a positive way. If a child acts inappropriately, we tell the child what they should do, rather than dwelling on what they should not do. We remember to catch children being good and following rules.
  3. We give clear and precise reasons and explanations for why we want a child to do something. Our first action is to redirect a child to an appropriate activity or behavior. If necessary, and as a last resort, we will remove a child from the situation. We will never threaten, hit, or shame a child.
  4. We give choices only when a choice really exists for the child, but we will encourage the child to make decisions.
  5. Cooperation is emphasized and competition is minimized.
  6. We feel it is important that children know it is okay to have positive and negative feelings. We help the child label and deal constructively with feelings.

As a last resort, a child will be removed from the classroom.

Prince of Peace Lutheran School
4770 County Road 120, St. Cloud, MN 56303
Phone: 320-251-1477 | Fax: 320-251-8996
Email: Office@PrinceOfPeaceLS.org

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