Before You Respond: A Practical Guide for Educators

Before You Respond: A Practical Guide for Educators

When a child struggles to follow instructions, becomes overwhelmed or displays challenging behaviour, it can be difficult to know how best to respond.

Before reacting, what might we need to understand?

This free visual guide encourages educators to pause, observe and consider what may be happening beneath a child's behaviour.

Inside this guide, you'll find:

• Practical reflection questions to help you look beyond behaviour.
• Gentle reminders to consider a child's individual needs.
• A simple approach to observing, understanding and responding with compassion.
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Designed for teachers, teaching assistants and other educators working with children, this guide offers a starting point for more thoughtful, supportive classroom responses.

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Created by Child Development & Inclusion

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