If attention drifts, gently close circle time with a fun signal and transition to another activity.

• Reviewed and signed the coaching agreement.

• Discussed focus areas including behavior, literacy and math, and lesson plan creation.

• Identified key behavior challenges such as not following directions, hitting, waiting, lack of patience, and difficulty listening or respecting peers.

• Currently using a behavior light chart but agreed that additional strategies and supports are needed to address the full range of behaviors.

• Will confirm the weekly session day after Stefany speaks with Director Kenia. Sessions can be scheduled any day except Monday or Wednesday mornings.

• Next steps include developing a targeted action plan focusing on proactive behavior strategies, and integrating literacy and math activities into structured, engaging lessons.

During my visit, I (Tori) focused on observing classroom routines and transitions, positive guidance techniques, and regulation teaching strategies during circle time, a group activity, and letter-writing practice. My goal was to understand how educators structure and support smooth transitions, encourage positive behavior through guidance, and integrate strategies that help children develop self-regulation skills within daily activities.

• Name specific behaviors: Instead of general praise, describe exactly what children did well. Example: “Your hopes and dreams display shows careful thought and detailed illustrations,” rather than just “Beautiful work!”

• Use a warm, professional tone: Acknowledge actions seriously without baby talk or overly sentimental language. Example: “Lamar, you invited Eric into your game and included everyone!”

• Focus on behavior, not approval: Emphasize what children did and its positive effect, not whether you personally like it. Example: “You were friendly and safe on the bus today. Staying in your seat made the ride pleasant for everyone.”

• Highlight progress: Show children they’re improving toward their goals. Example: “Billy, you caught yourself and waited your turn to speak — you’re getting better at holding your ideas until it’s your turn.”

1. Acknowledge the child’s wishes – Show you understand what they want.

2. Give a brief reason for saying no – Be honest and fair.

3. Offer an alternative or solution – Suggest acceptable choices or actions.

4. Remind them of other options – Consistently follow through.

5. Express confidence in their ability to choose well – Speak respectfully and encouragingly.

6. Set clear limits and rules – Use short, firm, kind directions.

7. Share positive time together – Play, read, and show affection regularly.

Next Steps:

Moving forward, lessons and read-alouds will become more interactive. Tori will model an interactive read-aloud the following Friday. Teachers will also begin practicing positive freezing and using peer modeling instead of constant redirection.

After the story, we wrapped up by practicing a simple retelling by identifying what happened first, next, then, and last. Children were able to recall key events with support and showed strong participation during this time.

Focus: attention getting device consistency (heads shoulders, give 5, etc.)