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How to tell a child what to do, not what not to do

How to tell a child what to do, not what not to do. Young children are in a sensitive period for language, which means they are keenly aware of not only what we say, but also how we say it. Positive phrasing is the art of brief and true statements that tell a young child what to do, instead of what not to do. In this session, we will focus on key principles for positive phrasing in Montessori communities, and how its role is effective classroom leadership.
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How to tell a child what to do, not what not to do

REGISTRATION DETAILS

To register for the course, you'll complete the registration form which includes payment. Then, you will receive instructions to your email on how to access the recording. The recording consists of questions for you to complete to assess your comprehension. You can also request a certificate of completion for your own professional development purposes (optional).

WHAT WILL BE DISCUSSED

  • What is Grace and Courtesy and how does it work?
  • Positive Phrasing and Descriptive Praise
  • Positive Phrasing in action – Practical Tips and Best Practices

PERFECT FOR

  • Parents with young children
  • Caregivers (nannies, grandparents, anyone who is taking care of children)
  • Educators who work with young children

WHAT YOU'LL WALK AWAY WITH

  • An introduction to the Grace & Courtesy presentations used in Montessori communities and homes, as well as an understanding of how to adapt a Grace & Courtesy–style presentation for your particular needs
  • A detailed introduction to positive phrasing and descriptive praise and how these techniques can be harnessed to influence behavior
  • Practical advice and best practices to help apply these concepts in real-world situations
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Ana Amiguet is our Senior Trainer. Ana was a Montessori child and credits her love of learning to her experiences in a Children's House classroom. This background spurred her to complete her Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Brown University, a Masters in Montessori Education from Loyola College in Maryland, and then an Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) diploma from the Montessori Institute of San Diego. Ana has worked as a Lead Guide in Children's Houses and has also held various Montessori administrative roles. Her favorite role by far is her current one on the Prepared Montessorian team, helping to train and support Guides bring this amazing teaching methodology to children.

This course covers everything I wanted to know. I learnt how to understand my child and use the right words for positive praising and the importance of timing when praising a child.
Participant of Positive Phrasing Workshop in July 2021

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