TY - BOOK AU - Rogers,Bill AU - McPherson,Elizabeth TI - Behaviour management with young children: crucial first steps with children 3-7 years SN - 9781446282885 AV - LB1060.2 .R64 2014 U1 - 372.11024 PY - 2014/// CY - Los Angeles PB - SAGE KW - Classroom management KW - Behavior modification KW - Elementary school teaching N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Introduction -- The critical first days and first week -- Transition: children moving from whole-class teaching to on-task learning time -- Developing a whole-class behaviour agreement -- Developing a teacher behavior management and discipline plan -- Helping children manage their behavior -- Children with social, emotional and bahavioural difficulties -- Working with parents/carers -- Epilogue N2 - "′This book will make a difference not only to the behaviour of pupils but also to the sanity of teachers.′ -Jane Bellamy, Headteacher, Wold Newton School, Wold Newton, Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire ′It is what we have been waiting for. A delight to read and will be a constant source of inspiration and guidance to us all.′ -Cathy Whalen, Headteacher, Mousehold Infant and Nursery School, Norwich, Norfolk ′What a privilege to read a book written by the person that has had the most impact on my classroom teaching and the whole ethos of our school.’ -Debbie Hoy, Headteacher, Brookland Infant & Nursery School, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire Written by Behaviour Management expert, Bill Rogers and his daughter and Early Years teacher, Elizabeth McPherson, this book explores behaviour management in the crucial early years. Essential skills are explored in detail through a wide range of case studies and with specific focus on: challenging student behaviour positive discipline practice students with special behaviour needs how colleague support can help our day-to-day teaching anger management and safe restraint how to set up and maintain a whole-class behaviour agreement. The ultimate guide for early years students, educators and teachers, this book will change the way you think and practise." -- back cover ER -