Description

Guiding children includes all of the actions that adults do to positively influence the behavior of children. The goal of guidance is for children to learn self-control and to behave in a socially acceptable manner. Guidance also ensures that the health and safety of the child is protected. Early education teachers cannot compromise on guidance issues involving the health or safety of the child. Individuals must use the guidance techniques that work best for their specific facility. Guiding children takes time, patience, and understanding but to effectively guide children, the teacher must build a good relationship with the child and have a thorough understanding of child development and knowledge of positive guidance techniques.