Conscious Discipline
A brief overview for parents
What is Conscious Discipline?
Conscious Discipline is a comprehensive social and emotional intelligence classroom management program that empowers both teachers and students. It is based on current brain research, child development information and developmentally appropriate practices.
The benefits of this program can be witnessed not only at school, but at home as well. There are seven skills taught through conscious discipline that create change in children from the inside out. These skills promote a peaceful inner state in children which allows them to be free to learn, cooperate and help each other to be successful.
Composure
This skill means being the person you want children to become!
S - Smile
T - Take a breath
A - And
R - Relax
Encouragement
Let’s build up our school family!
We are all in this together…this skill creates a sense of belonging.
Social successes prime the brain for academic successes.
“You did it!”
“You _____ so _____.”
“That was helpful.”
Assertiveness
Set limits and expectations...what you focus on, you get more of.
Telling children what to do aligns their bodies with their willpower.
Healthy boundaries are essential for all relationships!
Always set limits respectfully with children.
Choices
The only person you can make change is yourself!
Empowering children while setting limits builds self-esteem and willpower reduces impulsivity.
Choice changes brain chemistry!
“You may _____ or _____.”
“Which works best for you?”
Positive Intent
See the best in others...create teachable moments!
Positive intent improves self image and builds trust.
Our thoughts physically alter cells in the body...the power of love!
“You wanted _____.”
“You may not _____.”
“When you want _____, say _____.”
Empathy
It is what it is! Empathy is the heart of emotional intelligence and helps children accept and process feelings. When a child is upset, empathy wires the brain for self-control and higher cognition.
“You seem _____.”
“Something _____ must have happened.”
Children learn to name and process their feelings.
Consequences
Mistakes are opportunities to learn! Consequences help children learn cause and effect relationships. The brain thrives on feedback and consequences help children reflect on their choices and change.
“If you choose to _____,
then you will _____.”
Want to know more?
This is a very brief overview of Conscious Discipline.
For more information, please visit the Conscious Discipline website!