The REDI (Research-based, Developmentally Informed) Program is a preschool classroom curriculum program that combines social-emotional, and language and literacy curriculum components to support children's school readiness. The topics in this module include: nurturing a positive classroom climate, building children’s thinking skills, motivating children to do the right thing, and using problem-solving dialogue. (2 hours)

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Objectives

  • Build comfort and flexibility in using praise to support the behaviors teachers would like to see in the classroom.

  • Identify teaching tools that build children's thinking skills.

  • Help teachers use motivational strategies to increase positive classroom participation.

  • Review and practice the use of problem-solving dialogue with young children.

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For more information about the REDI Program, visit the REDI Program site.