Start Over
Fact Sheet for Families:
NOT a bad thing
Designed to be used by everyone - every child will most likely receive one at some point
Is a strategy to help children learn and practice self-control
Helps to maintain clear limits while preserving the flow of the class
Creates an environment that is safe, orderly, and favorable for learning
Is generally brief, but is dependent on how long it takes a child to calm down and refocus (Sometimes the child can rejoin the group on his/her own, while other times he/she will need to wait for an invitation from the teacher.)
Should be used at the first sign of a disturbance
Does not fix challenging behavior
Note: If a Start Over is not helping a child focus and calm down in his/her own classroom, he/she may be asked to complete a Buddy Start Over in a neighboring classroom.