Addressing Challenging Behavior in Early Childhood Settings

To prevent and resolve common behavior problems in young children, early childhood teachers need a full understanding of what¿s behind the behaviors and strategies that really work. Taking a ¿big picture¿ approach to this critical topic, this book-and-CD set illuminates the diverse influences on challenging behavior and arms teachers with the tools they need to create powerful solutions. Building on up-to-date research and their experience in early childhood education, the expert authors show teachers how to improve behavior by 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; and improving interactions with families and other professionals. Going beyond the ¿one-size-fits-all¿ strategies, this resource empowers teachers to assess their students¿ specific needs and choose the solutions that will work best. With this hands-on guide to classroom harmony, teachers will provide positive, customized behavior support to young children with and without disabilities¿and ensure that all students stay safe, engaged, and ready to learn.

Dawn M. Denno, Ed.D., is Director, Early Education and Care, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Ohio
Victoria Carr, Ed.D., is Associate Professor and Director, Arlitt Child & Family Researh & Education Center, College of Education, University of Cincinnati. Ohio
Susan Hart Bell, Ph.D., is Professor & Coodinator of Child Development, Department of Psychology, Georgetown College, Kentucky.