1. Promoting Social Emotional Competence Promoting Children’s Success: Building Relationships and Creating Supportive Environments Module 1

4. Managing Personal Stress: Thought Control Calming Thoughts “ This child is testing to see where the limits are. My job is to stay calm and help him learn better ways to behave.” “ I can handle this. I am in control. They have just learned some powerful ways to get control. I will teach them more appropriate ways to behave.” “ Upsetting Thoughts “ That child is a monster. This is getting ridiculous. He’ll never change.” “ I’m sick of putting out fires!”

7. “ If a child doesn’t know how to read, we teach . If a child doesn’t know how to swim, we teach . If a child doesn’t know how to multiply, we teach . If a child doesn’t know how to drive, we teach. If a child doesn’t know how to behave, we……..... …….teach? ……punish? Why can’t we finish the last sentence as automatically as we do the others?” Tom Herner (NASDE President ) Counterpoint 1998, p.2)

10. Designing Supportive Environments Building Positive Relationships Social Emotional Teaching Strategies Individualized Intensive Interventions

13. Building Positive Relationships with Children Play Time & Attention Home visits Share Empathy Notes home Happy Grams

14. Building Relationships

18. Designing Supportive Environments Building Positive Relationships Social Emotional Teaching Strategies Individualized Intensive Interventions

20. Teach with Visual Prompts

21. Visual Object Schedule Change Diaper Wash Breakfast Music Use real objects.

25. Transition with Visual and Timer

26. Transition with Visual Choice

27. Wet hands . Get soap . Wash hands . Dry hands . Throw away. 1 2 3 4 5 Washing Hands Activity Analysis Using Clip Art

28. Individual Schedule First Then

35. Circle Time Rules

44. Sample Certificate SUPER FRIEND AWARD!!! This certificate is to certify that Marleco is a SUPER FRIEND!! Today, Marleco used his words to ask Malen nicely for a turn on the swing. When he was done swinging, he asked Malen if she wanted another turn and then helped to push her. At circle time, he gave his friend Cesar a compliment! YAY Marleco!! What a Super Friend you are!! Give yourself a pat on the back!! Signed by: Miss Gail & Mr. Jim Date: January 7, 2006