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This question came to my inbox from a new community member! Please share your tips below.

"How can I encourage positive behavior when things in the classroom are busy? I notice that during meal time and centers,  the children who need extra behavior guidance know I am busy and overwhelmed, and see this as an opening. Do you have any tips as we start the year for me to set behavior norms early to prevent this?" 

I already shared this helpful behavior guidance resource, and info about our FREE Back to School event where we have a session coming that will be super helpful! What else do you recommend? 

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Allison Bloomfield
Silver Spring MD
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The use of visual in the classrooms are fundamental, classroom rules, posted daily schedules with photos, using prompts during transitions, because when as a educators provide them clear expectations, usually children are able to follow the routines and tent to show less challenging behavior. Also when children had clear expectations they feel more secure and confident in the classroom. 

I would agree; however, it is imperative that the children are taught what they are looking at and the teachers must take responsibility to consistently review the contents of the visuals and praise children for following the "rules".  With teachers I coach, I reinforce that just because something is hung in the room, we cannot assume that our students do not need reminders and that they understand the messages on visual supports.