1.Be specific and direct. ("We will start when I see everyone's eyes on Jason.")
2.Speak to the child (or children) rather than about the child(ren). ("Leila, I noticed you stayed in your seat while I talked to Derek. Thanks for your cooperation.")
3.Stress the deed not the doer. Describe actions and deeds rather than making judgments. ("I notice a lot of paper on the floor. We can't leave the room until it is clean.")
4.Give children the opportunity to follow through with appropriate behavior. ("Show me how you can say that with your friendly words.")
5.Frame a positive action and choice. ("You can walk slowly and quietly with your partner or you can walk next to me.")
6.Use the "3 R's (Reinforcing, Reminding, and Redirecting) to support encouraging and empowering language.
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