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  • blueclouds29
    Daycare.com Member
    • Feb 2011
    • 347

    Naughty Mat?

    Ok, i've come up with a idea to use a foam mat (the ones that attach to others and are different colors) as a naughty mat. BUT i don't like that name. What can I call it? Any ideas? Thanks!
  • pfund2233
    Daycare.com Member
    • Jun 2011
    • 161

    #2
    Ours is "The Reflection Rug" cuz that's where we go to think about what we have done.

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    • Meyou
      Advanced Daycare.com Member
      • Feb 2011
      • 2734

      #3
      Ours is the Time Alone area where you think about what we've done and how we can get alone well with others.

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      • mac60
        Advanced Daycare.com Member
        • May 2008
        • 1610

        #4
        I have used these before, but with a small blanket or towel. But really, why is everyone so scared to call it a naughty mat, which is exactly what it is. As if you are bad or misbehave you get put there.

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        • blueclouds29
          Daycare.com Member
          • Feb 2011
          • 347

          #5
          i don't mind calling it the 'naughty mat'. I agree, that's what you put there for, you were naughty. I can also move that mat with us, from inside to even outside. I'm excited to use it, cause we are having some issues with throwing and hitting. Thanks for your ideas!

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          • mac60
            Advanced Daycare.com Member
            • May 2008
            • 1610

            #6
            Seriously, parents and providers need to quit sugar coating the whole discipline thing. Sugar coating is is exactly why these kids act the way they do, they literally get away with things.

            This morning at drop off, I had a 25 mo old throwing a fit for his mom, he actually hit her 2 times on the back, hard, while she was holding him, she cracked him on the butt, he hit her again.....she cracked him again. Then sat him down on "time out"....ha ha. I am glad she finally acted on hihs horrible behavior....just she needed to lower the crack on the butt a few inches so he could really feel it, as cracking on the diaper has very little effect.

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            • Cat Herder
              Advanced Daycare.com Member
              • Dec 2010
              • 13744

              #7
              I just finished close to 16 hours of "Discipline and Punishment in the Childcare Environment" training this week. I am required to "sugar coat" punishment, now. "Ignore bad behaviors whenever possible"...yep, you heard it correctly.

              Mine get calmly "redirected" to the "soft seating area" to "calm down". It is all a vocabulary lesson...:::: "Time-Out" is a bad word and is not to be used at all with children under 3, here.

              Funny how it is exactly the same procedure as Time-out, but with softer terminology. :confused:

              IMHO, The trick is to look bored with the procedure, not irritated or frustrated. If they get a rise out of you, they win that round. Also, watch for the predictable patterns of escalation that lead to misbehavior. Stop it BEFORE it happens because it is so much calmer that way.

              I do rearrange the room often, have multiples of everything out and rotate toys to minimize problems that arise when kids are bored. I have done that for years and am glad to see that is in the current training. That actually works in real life.
              - Unless otherwise stated, all my posts are personal opinion and worth what you paid for them.

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              • blueclouds29
                Daycare.com Member
                • Feb 2011
                • 347

                #8
                Yes, i could tell the more upset i get the more DCB thinks its funny! He looks and me with the biggest smile ever and throws the toys.. Errrr... i'm trying so hard to calm down...

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                • Cat Herder
                  Advanced Daycare.com Member
                  • Dec 2010
                  • 13744

                  #9
                  Originally posted by blueclouds29
                  Yes, i could tell the more upset i get the more DCB thinks its funny! He looks and me with the biggest smile ever and throws the toys.. Errrr... i'm trying so hard to calm down...
                  Get your poker face on, girl!!! ::::::
                  - Unless otherwise stated, all my posts are personal opinion and worth what you paid for them.

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                  • Country Kids
                    Nature Lover
                    • Mar 2011
                    • 5051

                    #10
                    I call it Quiet time. Not trying to sugar coat it because it is used for more than discipline time. If a kid is just being whiny, crying, clingy, etc. they also get use the quiet time area. It doesn't take long for them to all realize that it really isn't a fun place to be so they start behaving pretty quickly.
                    Each day is a fresh start
                    Never look back on regrets
                    Live life to the fullest
                    We only get one shot at this!!

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                    • 3kidzmama
                      Daycare.com Member
                      • Feb 2011
                      • 155

                      #11
                      Originally posted by Catherder
                      I just finished close to 16 hours of "Discipline and Punishment in the Childcare Environment" training this week. I am required to "sugar coat" punishment, now. "Ignore bad behaviors whenever possible"...yep, you heard it correctly.

                      Mine get calmly "redirected" to the "soft seating area" to "calm down". It is all a vocabulary lesson...:::: "Time-Out" is a bad word and is not to be used at all with children under 3, here.

                      Funny how it is exactly the same procedure as Time-out, but with softer terminology. :confused:

                      IMHO, The trick is to look bored with the procedure, not irritated or frustrated. If they get a rise out of you, they win that round. Also, watch for the predictable patterns of escalation that lead to misbehavior. Stop it BEFORE it happens because it is so much calmer that way.

                      I do rearrange the room often, have multiples of everything out and rotate toys to minimize problems that arise when kids are bored. I have done that for years and am glad to see that is in the current training. That actually works in real life.
                      This is exactly what my state does as well. We also aren't allowed to use the word "discipline". We are required to use the term "guidance" instead.

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                      • familyschoolcare
                        Advanced Daycare.com Member
                        • Jun 2011
                        • 1284

                        #12
                        The thinking mat, it is where you go to think about what you did, and how you could have Handled the situation differently.

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                        • MG&Lsmom
                          Daycare.com Member
                          • Oct 2010
                          • 549

                          #13
                          Originally posted by Country Kids
                          I call it Quiet time. Not trying to sugar coat it because it is used for more than discipline time. If a kid is just being whiny, crying, clingy, etc. they also get use the quiet time area. It doesn't take long for them to all realize that it really isn't a fun place to be so they start behaving pretty quickly.
                          I have them take a "break". Only super serious offenses get called naughty. Like new DCG who got mad at me at lunch and dumped her milk all over the floor on purpose

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                          • thecrazyisout
                            Daycare.com Member
                            • Mar 2011
                            • 166

                            #14
                            Originally posted by 3kidzmama
                            This is exactly what my state does as well. We also aren't allowed to use the word "discipline". We are required to use the term "guidance" instead.
                            Didn't it go from punishment --->Discipline ---> not Guidance...what is guidance going to turn into???

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                            • Cat Herder
                              Advanced Daycare.com Member
                              • Dec 2010
                              • 13744

                              #15
                              Originally posted by thecrazyisout
                              Didn't it go from punishment --->Discipline ---> not Guidance...what is guidance going to turn into???
                              Guidance---> Redirection---> Supporting their Exploration
                              - Unless otherwise stated, all my posts are personal opinion and worth what you paid for them.

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