reinforcing positive behavior
make a statement that could recognize the positive behavior of another classmate to get the child to do what you want them to do.
| current situation | positive behavior recognition statement |
| ---- | ---- |
| kelly is laying on the circle time carpet instead of sitting on her spot. | \heather, nice job sitting criss cross applesauce on your spot\ |
| pete is getting out of line on the way to the playground | |
| veronica is not keeping her hands to herself during circle time | |
| billy and emily are talking loudly at their learning center when you have asked for quiet voices | |

positive phrasing practice
rewrite the following statements using positive phrasing/positive directions.
| statement | rephrased in a positive way/using positive directions |
| ---- | ---- |
| dont drag your sweater in the dirt | \please carry your sweater in your arms so it doesnt get dirty\ |
| you are talking too loud | |
| dont spill your milk | |
| stop running | |
| stop wiping your nose on your sleeve | |
| dont get paint on your clothes! | |

offering choices
come up with a choice that you could give a child in order to get the desired activity accomplished
| desired activity | choice statement that could be made |
| ---- | ---- |
| you need tim to pick up the blocks and the cars | tim would you like to pick up the cars or the blocks first? |
| you need riley to put on shoes to go outside | |
| you need clay to wash his hands and face to be ready to go run an errand | |
| you need to feed sandra a snack before her mom picks her up | |

Question

reinforcing positive behavior
make a statement that could recognize the positive behavior of another classmate to get the child to do what you want them to do.
| current situation | positive behavior recognition statement |
| ---- | ---- |
| kelly is laying on the circle time carpet instead of sitting on her spot. | \heather, nice job sitting criss cross applesauce on your spot\ |
| pete is getting out of line on the way to the playground |  |
| veronica is not keeping her hands to herself during circle time |  |
| billy and emily are talking loudly at their learning center when you have asked for quiet voices |  |

positive phrasing practice
rewrite the following statements using positive phrasing/positive directions.
| statement | rephrased in a positive way/using positive directions |
| ---- | ---- |
| dont drag your sweater in the dirt | \please carry your sweater in your arms so it doesnt get dirty\ |
| you are talking too loud |  |
| dont spill your milk |  |
| stop running |  |
| stop wiping your nose on your sleeve |  |
| dont get paint on your clothes! |  |

offering choices
come up with a choice that you could give a child in order to get the desired activity accomplished
| desired activity | choice statement that could be made |
| ---- | ---- |
| you need tim to pick up the blocks and the cars | tim would you like to pick up the cars or the blocks first? |
| you need riley to put on shoes to go outside |  |
| you need clay to wash his hands and face to be ready to go run an errand |  |
| you need to feed sandra a snack before her mom picks her up |  |

Accepted Answer

# Brief Explanations:
### Reinforcing Positive Behavior
Each statement recognizes a peer's correct behavior to model the desired action for the child acting out.
### Positive Phrasing Practice
Each rephrased statement replaces a negative command with a clear, positive direction of the desired behavior.
### Offering Choices
Each statement gives the child a small, meaningful choice while ensuring the required task is completed.

# Answer:
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## Reinforcing Positive Behavior
| Current Situation | Positive Behavior Recognition Statement |
|-------------------|------------------------------------------|
| Kelly is laying on the circle time carpet instead of sitting on her spot. | "Heather, nice job sitting criss cross applesauce on your spot" |
| Pete is getting out of line on the way to the playground | "Jamie, great job staying in your line spot!" |
| Veronica is not keeping her hands to herself during circle time | "Liam, awesome job keeping your hands to yourself!" |
| Billy and Emily are talking loudly at their learning center when you have asked for quiet voices | "Sophia, nice job using your quiet voice at the center!" |

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## Positive Phrasing Practice
| Statement | Rephrased in a positive way/using positive directions |
|-----------|-------------------------------------------------------|
| Don't drag your sweater in the dirt | "Please carry your sweater in your arms so it doesn't get dirty" |
| You are talking too loud | "Please use your soft, indoor voice" |
| Don't spill your milk | "Please hold your milk cup with two hands carefully" |
| Stop running | "Please walk slowly and safely" |
| Stop wiping your nose on your sleeve | "Please use a tissue to wipe your nose" |
| Don't get paint on your clothes! | "Please keep your paintbrush on the paper carefully" |

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## Offering Choices
| Desired Activity | Choice Statement that could be made |
|------------------|--------------------------------------|
| You need Tim to pick up the blocks and the cars | Tim would you like to pick up the cars or the blocks first? |
| You need Riley to put on shoes to go outside | "Riley, would you like to put on your left shoe or your right shoe first?" |
| You need Clay to wash his hands and face to be ready to go run an errand | "Clay, would you like to wash your hands first or your face first?" |
| You need to feed Sandra a snack before her mom picks her up | "Sandra, would you like to have apple slices or crackers for your snack?" |

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Reinforcing Positive Behavior

Positive Phrasing Practice

Offering Choices

current situation	positive behavior recognition statement
pete is getting out of line on the way to the playground
veronica is not keeping her hands to herself during circle time
billy and emily are talking loudly at their learning center when you have asked for quiet voices

statement	rephrased in a positive way/using positive directions
you are talking too loud
dont spill your milk
stop running
stop wiping your nose on your sleeve
dont get paint on your clothes!

desired activity	choice statement that could be made
you need riley to put on shoes to go outside
you need clay to wash his hands and face to be ready to go run an errand
you need to feed sandra a snack before her mom picks her up

Current Situation	Positive Behavior Recognition Statement
Pete is getting out of line on the way to the playground	"Jamie, great job staying in your line spot!"
Veronica is not keeping her hands to herself during circle time	"Liam, awesome job keeping your hands to yourself!"
Billy and Emily are talking loudly at their learning center when you have asked for quiet voices	"Sophia, nice job using your quiet voice at the center!"

Statement	Rephrased in a positive way/using positive directions
You are talking too loud	"Please use your soft, indoor voice"
Don't spill your milk	"Please hold your milk cup with two hands carefully"
Stop running	"Please walk slowly and safely"
Stop wiping your nose on your sleeve	"Please use a tissue to wipe your nose"
Don't get paint on your clothes!	"Please keep your paintbrush on the paper carefully"

Desired Activity	Choice Statement that could be made
You need Riley to put on shoes to go outside	"Riley, would you like to put on your left shoe or your right shoe first?"
You need Clay to wash his hands and face to be ready to go run an errand	"Clay, would you like to wash your hands first or your face first?"
You need to feed Sandra a snack before her mom picks her up	"Sandra, would you like to have apple slices or crackers for your snack?"