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When dealing with a challenging behavior always have a positive attitude towards the child and the situation. Each child reacts differently when dealing with stress. Always have a open and honest conversation with the child's parent. You never know what maybe causing a change in behavior. If the behavior continues create a chart or log of behaviors and the outcome. Redirect when needed. Give the child a special jobs like a teacher helper.
Helpful tips

1. Use words, hugs and kisses to recognize positive behaviors.

2. Remove from your child's reach things that are not for children or are dangerous.

3. Always have toys and fun things at home, in the car, in your bag and when you travel.

4. Think of your children's needs when you plan things to do with them.

5. Don't put young children in adult situations.

6. Avoid situations that cause negative behaviors.

7. Use everyday situations to remind children of your rules.

8. Teach children behaviors and skills that are expected at their ages.

- Sarah

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When approaching challenging behaviors, it is helpful to try to figure out the “why” of the behavior. Children tend to react with a challenging behavior when their needs aren’t being met, whether it is something emotionally or physically. We, as teachers, need to carefully figure out the missing piece to the challenging behavior being displayed by the child, by asking questions, providing emotional support at times, and encouraging the desired behavior.

Lupita

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Challenging Behaviors

During Chalenging behaviors situations it is very important the use of strategies to children. Teachers should provide attention in the activities the children engaged the most and implement those acitivities when it is necessary.Children need most attention!  It is very important always be positive and encorange the children with positive comments for example: I always use positive comments during clean up time , “I like how Daniel it is cleaning up the toys”  they really like when you let them know that there are doing great !

Ms.Rocio

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When dealing with challenging  behaviors some strategies that have always worked for me is giving children the opportunity to make their own choices. I try to offer students options in terms of activities or things that they will like to do instead. I also try to change the setting. If I see that a student is upset or acting out, I encourage them to try another activity or another center.                

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When dealing with challenging  behaviors some strategies that have always worked for me is giving children the opportunity to make their own choices. I try to offer students options in terms of activities or things that they will like to do instead. I also try to change the setting. If I see that a student is upset or acting out, I encourage them to try another activity or another center.                

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Yolanda

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When it comes to dealing with a challenging behavior, I think it is important to hear the child out or all the children who are involved in a conflict in order to let them know we are there for them to listen. There is always many sides to a story and most of the time I come across a child who is having a difficult time it is because he/she wants to play with something or something specifically and they cannot whether it's because the toys aren't being shared or the other child doesn't want to play with them, that's when I try to redirect by showing them other toys which may be similar or encourage them to build, make, or create something different using their imagination. I believe encouragement is very important to a child. I remind them we are a class full of many friends and many minds and games, they don't just have to play with one child only. I try to help them redirect their mind state of upset back to a happier mind set before stepping back.
- Diana Torres :)

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When dealing with challenging behaviors it is important to remember that every child is different and that there are different situations for that specific behavior. Having regular routines, using positive reinforcement and be mindful of our own reactions when managing a difficult behavior it is important because our behaviors affects others behaviors. As teachers we played an important role in every child’s life and it’s important to have an open mind and always think outside the box... 😊

Tere

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What has worked well with me is constantly communicating with the child and addressing how they are feeling as well as keeping lots of toys and objects to play with in order to give the child a way of expressing him/her self, kids express them selves when they are doing something that they love. Children's behavior is their form of communicating, there could be problems at home, emotional exhaustion, hunger, or the child's just having a bad day, I would keep on encouraging the child to talk about his or her feelings and address them together.
Diaa Diwan

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When dealing with challenging behaviors it is important to talk to the parents and have open communication. There may he a change in the home that the child is dealing with and don't have the words to express. It is always best to have a partnership together because it is always more effective. Remember it takes a village ;) In the past when dealing with challenges I have kept open communication with the parent. I have also documented and tried new strategies with the child,  some including redirection, followed through, and having the child be my helper and kept them involved. l also ask the parents what I do in situations and asked if they arrise at home if they could help and follow through at home. Many times just following through with what you say can help because they know they can't push the boundaries.
Jen

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When dealing with a challenging behavior in the classroom, I feel like redirecting children is something that works almost always. I think it works best when you redirect the children as soon as you can to prevent the challenging behavior from happening. 

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When dealing with a challenging behavior in the classroom, I feel like redirecting children is something that works almost always. I think it works best when you redirect the children as soon as you can to prevent the challenging behavior from happening. 

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- Karen U.

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One of the biggest strategies for me is open COMMUNICATION with not only the child, but the child’s family as well. Talking one on one with both to see what I can do to help them in any way I can & to trust they will feel that me hearing & them expressing themselves about why they are doing that action is being heard. The next step is to go back & forth on a plan of action, and how this behavior can transition. Open and honest positive/helpful communication with parents is key to me  when dealing with a challenging behavior. And has changed for the better! I like to keep them up to date so that the families are aware of the behaviors their child is displaying, and whether they are seeing the same types of patterns at home. Working together to see if as a team we can find a solution, and ensure that both of us caregivers are on the same page about how to manage the behavior. When I’m open about what’s going on in the room, they let me know what they experience & we both help the child in different ways. Seeing what is successful & what we can improve on. - Ms. Patty

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I felt like the environment played a huge role in children displaying challenging behaviors in the classroom. I always ensured we had different toys in the classroom so the children were not bored. This strategy worked for me.  Sandra

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I feel like teachers play an important factor towards a child’s challenging behavior. It is critical for teachers to be on the same page in order to develop a plan on how to respond to such behaviors. By doing so, they become aware, are consistent, and can provide the necessary guidance for the child. Strategies that worked for me include displaying effective communication/cues,  anecdotal records, running records, and time samples.
-Jeanna

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Every child is different so using different methods to redirect a challenging behavior is always helpful. The most helpful thing I think has worked for me personally is stating how happy it makes me that a friend is listening or doing what is asked. Usually the child that is with this challenging behavior will do what is asked to be praised as well and I think that really helps in the classroom. Saying things like, “I like the way Emily is sitting down and using her listening ears” really attracts a child’s attention because they want that attention from the teacher as well.

Karina Parra

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When facing a challenging behavior, what I have found most effective this year is quickly giving the child a way to redirect the behavior and then praising another child who is already modeling the appropriate behavior. Having minimal interaction with the challenging behavior usually helps redirect them to an appropriate behavior.

Heidi

We have also been talking a lot about emotions. Having children who are emotionally aware and able to communicate how they are feeling is helpful when one child doesn’t want to interact with others and they can communicate when they want to be alone and why.

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I think it is worthwhile for teachers to take the time and investigate the root of the challenging behavior. Children often display these behaviors because they are seeking attention or there is a need that they cannot fully express and are clearly frustrated. Knowing any sudden changes in the child's routine at home could also be of great help. I usually go ask if they had their nap, if they're hungry, and what they want and communicate this to all the staff so they know what is going on and how to approach the behavior.
~ Mr. C

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When dealing with a challenging behavior , I feel it is important to always approach the situation in a calm voice , never attracting to much attention to that particular child . Secondly , I would explain to the child why that particular behavior isn’t ok , whether it be because it’s not safe and may  hurt other friends , etc.  Finally , by redirecting the child to another activity (ex. Individual busy bin ) or area (cozy area\ book area)  , this would give the child an opportunity for an appropriate alternative behavior .  -Jasmin Neal