Can I please play with that toy? BUILDING POSITIVE SOCIAL BEHAVIORS IN YOUNG CHILDREN Presented by Telesa Bullock and Tannis Bailey

Introductions -Behavior Consultant -Family Oriented Programming Teacher

Acknowledgements MHSD #76 Print Centre, specifically Mike Bonogofsky and Brenda Garrioch. MHSD #76 Early Childhood Teachers: The concerns and ideas that you have shared are the foundation of this project. Very special thanks to Judy Hillier, Director of Primary Services and Vicki Glass, Pre-School Special Needs Co-ordinator for their constant support and input.

Kindergarten teachers say that about 20 percent of children entering kindergarten do not yet have the necessary social and emotional skills to be “ready” for school. Social and emotional development is important because it contributes to cognitive development. When children are young, the adults around them (parents, other adult caregivers, preschool teachers) are the most important influences on their social and emotional development. Preschool education can support early development with long term social and emotional benefits. ( Social and Emotional Facts

Social and Emotional Developmental Kits: Dealing with Aggression Understanding Peer Relationships Understanding Emotions Creating Positive Solutions to Anger Building Teacher/Student Relationships Working Through Transitions Building Self Esteem Being Honest

Social and Emotional Developmental Kits Keeping Calm – Dealing With Aggression Being a Good Friend – Understanding Relationships I Have Feelings – Understanding Emotions Hands Are Not For Hitting – Creating Positive Solutions to Anger

Keeping Calm Kit Lesson 1 – To identify, understand and implement what it means to be a good sport. Being a Good Sport – Dealing With Losing social story Lesson 2 – To understand and identify when you are angry. When I Am Angry Activity Keeping Calm social story Lesson 3 – To understand that using unkind words can be hurtful. Apple Banging Activity

Being A Good Friend Kit Lesson 1 – To identify and understand the characteristics of a good friend. The Kindness Tree Activity Lesson 2 – To join in play appropriately and demonstrate positive social behaviours while playing with a group of peers. Joining In Play social story Lesson 3 – To have a child seek out a peer and ask him/her to play. Asking Someone to Play social story Lesson 4 - To review being a good friend and implement the strategies taught in different settings I Can Be A Super Friend book

I Have Feelings Kit Lesson 1 – To understand that my words, face and body tell others how I am feeling. “Look at the Face – Look at the Body” poster Lesson 2 – To understand and demonstrate what it feels like to be happy and sad. Happy and Sad Finger Puppets Lesson 3 – To understand and demonstrate what it feels like to be angry and to respect other’s personal space. How to Cure a Bad Mood Lesson 4 - To understand that our emotions make up who we are and can change throughout the day. Feeling pictures and Bendaroos Magic Foam

Hands Are Not For Hitting Kit Lesson 1 – To think of positive solutions to problems instead of hitting. Solution and Problem Solving Cards Lesson 2 – To understand that I can use my hands to help others. Thumb Up/Thumb Down cards Sam and Molly felt figures Lesson 3 – To understand that I can use my hands to talk. My Hands are For Social Story Lesson 4 - To verbalize and demonstrate positive solutions to anger. Tucker Turtle puppet

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