Teaching Children Good Habits
This class is updated from our previous Skills for Everyday Living. Updated with new content, this class will discuss habits, what they are, and how they are formed.
It also describes many good habits with suggestions on how to encourage them in the classroom environment and how to praise children for good behavior. And, perhaps most importantly, learn how to make habits stick!
Goal: to learn about habits and how to effectively instill them in children.
This mobile-friendly class is accessible on any device, including tablets and phones.
Teaching Children Good Habits
Goal: to learn about habits and how to effectively instill them in children
Table of Contents
- What Drives Children's Behavior?
- What is a Habit?
- Different Habits
- How to Make Habits Stick
- Praising Good Behavior
Learning Objectives
After completing this class, the student will be able to:
- define what a habit is
- list several learned skills that are considered habits
- escribe a life skill/habit that you wish to focus on in your program
- evelop your plan for instilling this habit in your children
NOTE: This course may reflect state-specific regulations. No information in this course supersedes any state regulations you need to follow. You must consult your state’s regulations when developing policies and procedures. Regulations for all states are accessible on the National Database of Child Care Licensing Regulations. Click on the link provided to view regulations in your state.
After completing this class, the student will be able to:
- define what a habit is
- list several learned skills that are considered habits
- describe a life skill/habit that you wish to focus on in your program
- develop your plan for instilling this habit in your children