Discipline Tools for Elementary
With the right guidance, kids in the elementary school years can become self-reliant, responsible, cooperative, self-disciplined problem-solvers. Given proper guidance paired with room to grow and make mistakes, these kids can surprise many an adult with their advanced thinking and maturity. This workshop includes all the tools that are great for working with our amazing kids ages 5-10. Full Class Time: 1hr 48min
Module 1 | Introduction |
An introduction to the best discipline tools to use with elementary age kids, ages 5-10 to support cooperation, responsibility and problem solving skills | |
Unit 1 | Discipline Tools for Elementary Introduction |
Module 2 | Focus on the Positive |
Learn these 3 tools that focus on the positive, that are very helpful in garnering cooperation with all ages, and one common pitfall to avoid that many parents fall into when trying to be encouraging. | |
Unit 1 | Overview of Positive Tools |
Unit 2 | Using Positive Reinforcement |
Unit 3 | Beware of Praise |
Unit 4 | Using Positive Intent |
Unit 5 | Using Positive Directions |
Unit 6 | Focus on the Positive Summary |
Module 3 | No More Time Outs |
Time outs are a common tool in use today, but is not recommended by most child development experts. Learn why and alternative tools to use in it's place | |
Unit 1 | No More Time Outs Overview |
Unit 2 | Experience & Outcomes of Time Outs |
Unit 3 | Alternatives to Time Outs |
Unit 4 | No More Time Outs Summary |
Module 4 | Choices |
Learn the ways and areas to use choices with older kids in order to give them the autonomy the so badly want, but within the limits you set. | |
Unit 1 | Choices Introduction |
Unit 2 | Choices by Age |
Unit 3 | Types of Choices with Examples |
Unit 4 | Tips |
Unit 5 | Pitfalls |
Unit 6 | Little Genius Tactics |
Unit 7 | Choices Summary |
Module 5 | Consequences |
Consequences are generally a last resort in discipline. But sometimes they are warranted. Learn about the different types, how to implement them along with common pitfalls to avoid that will render them ineffective. | |
Unit 1 | Consequences Overview |
Unit 2 | Using Natural Consequences |
Unit 3 | Pitfalls for Natural Consequences |
Unit 4 | Using Logical Consequences |
Unit 5 | Pitfalls for Logical Consequences |
Unit 6 | Tips |
Unit 7 | Consequences Summary |
Module 6 | Communication Tools |
Communication tools get right to the crux of excellent parenting. Using these tools well will increase mutual respect and therefore cooperation. An added bonus, they teach kids an important life skill. | |
Unit 1 | Communication Tools Overview |
Unit 2 | The 4 Communication Tools |
Unit 3 | Putting it All Together |
Unit 4 | Communication Tools Summary |
Module 7 | Humor |
Learn the how to deescalate a potentially explosive situation, as well as connect your kids overall, with humor and put the fun back in parenting. | |
Unit 1 | Humor Overview |
Unit 2 | Ways to Use Humor |
Unit 3 | Pitfall |
Unit 4 | Humor Summary |
Module 8 | Special Time |
Learn the 4 pieces to making this tool effective, as well as the many ways of implementing special time even if you only have a few minutes. | |
Unit 1 | Special Time Overview |
Unit 2 | 4 Pieces to Special Time |
Unit 3 | Ways to Use Special Time by Age |
Unit 4 | Special Time Summary |
Module 9 | Family Meetings |
Learn how to implement this tool effectively that increases cooperation, responsibility and accountability from your kids with an added bonus of teaching great life skills such as leadership, initiative, and problem-solving. | |
Unit 1 | Family Meetings Overview |
Unit 2 | Meeting Roles & Guidelines |
Unit 3 | Ways to Use Meetings |
Unit 4 | Pitfalls |
Unit 5 | Family Meetings Summary |
Module 10 | Summary |
A summary of important points covered in the Discipline Tools for Elementary class | |
Unit 1 | Discipline Tools for Elementary Summary |