1. Provide one example of the phrases and sentences you would use to:

• Set a limit:
• Remind a child of the limit:
• Provide a choice:
• Send an I-message:
• Make a connection between behavior and a natural consequence:

2. Describe in detail (paragraph) a situation when you would use a logical consequence. Outline the steps you would take.

3. Read the following scenarios and answer the questions in detail (paragraph).

Josh is playing with the school bus (a favorite toy in the toddler room). Lisa decides she would enjoy playing with the bus as well and tries to take it away from Josh. (Enter the cries: "Mine! Mine!) The teacher tells Josh, "You need to share," and gives the bus to Lisa.

• Describe why this caregiver's response is inappropriate.
• Describe how the caregiver could respond more appropriately. Write what she could make and say in this situation.

Your co-worker is trying to stop a child from lying on the floor at storytime. She says to the child, "Everyone should sit and listen to the story. You have a choice; either sit properly and listen to the story or go sit in the corner."

• You feel this is not appropriate guidance. Describe why.

Four children are playing together on the school's tire swing. An argument starts between three children.Two of the children are trying to decide who will push the swing and who will sit on the swing. One child is concerned about being crowded on the swing.All of the children want to start swinging again.

• Describe what you will say and react in this situation. Write the exact words you would say to the children.
• Describe how you will respond if the children don't agree to the solution.

4. Describe two benefits to teaching children to solve their own problems.