Begin by watching the below video produced by Eastern Connecticut State University, collaborating with the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC).  The video focuses on understanding challenging behaviors in young children. 

Next, review the OEC's list of  Seven Key Strategies to Structure the Environment and Strengthen Relationships. According to the OEC, these strategies "... can help prevent challenging behaviors and set children up for success! "

1. Strengthen your relationship with the child
2. Create consistent routines
3. Support children through transitions
4. Set positive behavior expectations
5. Teach social and emotional skills
6. Promote positive peer interactions
7. Build positive, culturally responsive relationships with families

For your initial response:

• Choose one of the methods shown in the video and explain why you think the method would or would not be effective.
• Choose one of the seven strategies from the list and share an experience you may have had with using the strategy or with observing someone else using it. If you have not had experience with any of them, choose something from the video and share your thoughts.

For your replies to others:

• Comment on what they said and add your thoughts or share related experiences you may have had in the classroom or any other setting.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acAJsiEKxzg