Pride Skills Childcare Training

PRIDE Skills Behaviors are influenced by what comes before (antecedents) and what comes after (consequences) the action. Remember to focus on both antecedents and consequences when implementing these skills! P.R.I.D.E Reason Examples I like the way you are sitting so quietly!  Good to use labeled, specific Praise appropriate behaviors Praise behaviors you want to see more of Reflect appropriate talk Repeat talk that you want to hear more of Imitate appropriate play Imitate play that you want to see more of Describe appropriate behavior Verbally describe what child is doing Enthusiasm Show that you’re excited to play praises  Increases desired behavior and lets the child know what behaviors you want to see more of  Antecedents: praise child for what s/he is already doing well  Consequences: praise child for following through with a behavior in a positive manner  Allows child to direct the conversation  Shows the child you’re listening and playing along  Increases verbal communication  Allows child to lead the play  Shows child you are playing along  Allows child to lead the play  Shows child you are interested and want to play along  Holds child’s attention  Good to describe what child is doing with his/her hands  Gives child positive attention  Shows that you want to play along  Supports positive statements  Models appropriate positive emotions Antecedents: - Giving instructions (Good instructions: concise, specific, short) Childcare Continued - Child is sleepy/hungry/bad mood - Child is in great mood Childcare Continued Great job keeping your hands to yourself. Thank you for sharing those toys with me. I love how you’re sitting so quietly while you play! Child: I made a drawing You: You made a drawing! Child: I like to play with these blocks! You: These are fun blocks to play with Child: I’m building a castle! You: I’m building a castle, too. Child: I’m drawing a house You: I’m going to draw a house in my picture, too. You: You’re building a house You: You drew a rainbow You: Your truck driver looks happy You: This is such a fun game! You: That’s great! You: Good job! Consequences: - Child follows through with instructions - Child gets angry at command - Child continues to use a good behavior TIPS Actively ignore inappropriate behavior Avoid giving commands Reason  Decreases bad behaviors  Helps child notice the differences in your responses to good and bad behaviors  Increases compliance  Doesn’t allow child to lead  Can cause unpleasantness Examples of what to do Describe appropriate behavior: Child: I hate picking up toys!! You: I love how you’re picking up all of your toys and putting them away (ignore fuss/complaining) Imitate appropriate behavior Child: sits and draws picture You: also sit and draw picture Child is hitting/climbing on you… When child stops, you say: I love how you put your hands by your side! (NOT: I love how you stopped hitting me!) Avoid asking questions Avoid criticizing  Many are commands or require an answer  May seem like you aren’t listening/don’t understand the child/disagree with something the child said  Doesn’t help decrease bad behaviors  Can increase the bad behavior  May create an unpleasant interaction Praise things you want to see MORE of Reflect appropriate talk Child: I have three cars! You: three cars. Instead of telling them what NOT to do, tell them what TO DO Praise appropriate behavior and be enthusiastic You: I like how you are using your indoor voice!