To discipline means to teach It is not punishment or rewards What is discipline? To discipline means to teach It is not punishment or rewards It is a process, not an event consciousdiscipline.com Loving Guidance, Inc. All rights reserved. 1.800.842.2846

Punishment Discipline Intent to feel bad or hurt Inconsistent Unclear expectations Expects child to “just know” Based on fear Focuses on what not to do Intent to teach Consistent Sets clear expectations Demonstrates positive behavior Based on love Focuses on what to do consciousdiscipline.com Loving Guidance, Inc. All rights reserved. 1.800.842.2846

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Conscious Discipline requires that we discipline ourselves first, and our children second

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It’s All About the Relationship

It’s All About the Relationship Eye contact Gentle touch Presence Playful Situation Connection is the glue that holds relationships together. Connection = Cooperation consciousdiscipline.com Loving Guidance, Inc. All rights reserved. 1.800.842.2846

Connections on the Outside Create connections on the Inside

Creating a School Family Routines for predictability Safekeeper job description Rituals for connections Brain Smart Start Responsibility through classroom jobs Classroom centers Class meeting with music and movement R How can we incorporate everything we have learned so far into our classrooms? consciousdiscipline.com Loving Guidance, Inc. All rights reserved. 1.800.842.2846

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