Thursday Thoughts- Time Out
Thursday Thoughts This is where we will collaborate on classroom issues. “I have a child who does not stay in time out. I get so tired of chasing him down. What can I do” –Olivia C., Roanoke Let’s first look at how time-out is being used. While there are many variations on time-out I prescribe to Positive Discipline techniques. Through that lens time-out should be a positive, preventative tool. The downfall in using time-out in a punitive manner is that we are not providing the child with an alternative behavior. Children often misbehave because they do not have the inner tools required for a more appropriate alternative behavior. It is our jobs to show them those alternatives. Using time-out in a positive manner is unfamiliar for many of us. What would that look like? The physical appearance of a time out center should be pleasant. You want to make it look inviting and relaxing. I recommen...