Assignment:
Prior to beginning work on this discussion, read Setting Up your Classroom to Prevent Challenging Behaviors.
After reading of the course text, and the resource listed above, choose one of the following topics to address within your discussion prompt this week:
• Physical space (environment)
• Schedules, procedures, and transitions
• Curriculum
Once you have selected a topic, discuss the items you must consider about your chosen topic when working to prevent challenging behaviors in young children, 2 and 3 years of age. Additionally, share how you will promote prevention in your classroom. Based on your choice, address the following prompts below:
• Physical space (environment): Describe three factors to consider when you are arranging the physical environment of your classroom.
• Schedules, procedures, and transitions: Describe three techniques for easing transitions.
• Curriculum: Explain how one of the curricula described may prevent challenging behavior.
• Make sure to cite the class text in your response.