A practical guide to solving preschool behavior problems

Introduction : how to use this book

Setting a positive environment to encourage appropriate behavior

Why children misbehave

Children with special needs

Techniques for dealing with misbehaviors

Hitting

Biting

Throwing objects at others

Hurting others

Swearing

Name-calling

Nonsharing

Bribery

Stealing

Noncompliance

Disrupting group time

Leaving the classroom

Running aimlessly around the classroom

Shouting in the classroom

Dropping objects to create noise

Tearing books

Breaking toys

Flushing objects down the toilet

Wasting paper

Destroying the work of others

Crying

Throwing tantrums

Pouting

Baby talk

Thumb sucking

Pant wetting

Clinging

Seeking attention

Whining

Self-stimulation

Nonparticipation in activities

Nonparticipation in social play

Shyness at group time

Playing with only one toy

Infrequent large-muscle activity

Infrequent dramatic-play participation

Talking infrequently

Short attention span

Finicky eating

Overeating

Messy eating

Dealing with multiple problems

Keeping track of behavior.