Behaviour Management with Young Children

Crucial First Steps with Children 3–7 Years
Second Edition
Bill Rogers - Independent Educational Consultant, Victoria, Australia
Behaviour Management with Young Children
May 2014 | 240 pages | Sage UK
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'This book will make a difference not only to the behaviour of pupils but also to the sanity of teachers.' 
-Jane Bellamy, Headteacher, Wold Newton School, Wold Newton, Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire

'It is what we have been waiting for. A delight to read and will be a constant source of inspiration and guidance to us all.'  
-Cathy Whalen, Headteacher, Mousehold Infant and Nursery School, Norwich, Norfolk 

'What a privilege to read a book written by the person that has had the most impact on my classroom teaching and the whole ethos of our school.’  -Debbie Hoy, Headteacher, Brookland Infant & Nursery School, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire

Written by Behaviour Management expert, Bill Rogers and his daughter and Early Years teacher, Elizabeth McPherson, this book explores behaviour management in the crucial early years.

Essential skills are explored in detail through a wide range of case studies and with specific focus on:
  • challenging student behaviour
  • positive discipline practice
  • students with special behaviour needs
  • how colleague support can help our day-to-day teaching
  • anger management and safe restraint
  • how to set up and maintain a whole-class behaviour agreement.
The ultimate guide for early years students, educators and teachers, this book will change the way you think and practise.

Contents

The Critical First Days and First Week, First Meeting with a New Class

The Critical First Days and First Week, First Meeting with a New Class

Transition between Group Behaviour and Whole-Class Group Learning and On-Task Learning Time (at Table Groups)

Transition between Group Behaviour and Whole-Class Group Learning and On-Task Learning Time (at Table Groups)

Developing a Whole-Class/Whole-Grade Behaviour Agreement

Developing a Whole-Class/Whole-Grade Behaviour Agreement

Developing a Teacher Behaviour Management and Discipline Plan

Developing a Teacher Behaviour Management and Discipline Plan

Helping Children Manage their Behaviour

Helping Children Manage their Behaviour

Children with Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties

Children with Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties

Working with Parents/Carers Using the Classroom Behaviour Agreement

Working with Parents/Carers Using the Classroom Behaviour Agreement

Epilogue: Colleague Support

Epilogue: Colleague Support

Description

'This book will make a difference not only to the behaviour of pupils but also to the sanity of teachers.' 
-Jane Bellamy, Headteacher, Wold Newton School, Wold Newton, Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire

'It is what we have been waiting for. A delight to read and will be a constant source of inspiration and guidance to us all.'  
-Cathy Whalen, Headteacher, Mousehold Infant and Nursery School, Norwich, Norfolk 

'What a privilege to read a book written by the person that has had the most impact on my classroom teaching and the whole ethos of our school.’  -Debbie Hoy, Headteacher, Brookland Infant & Nursery School, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire

Written by Behaviour Management expert, Bill Rogers and his daughter and Early Years teacher, Elizabeth McPherson, this book explores behaviour management in the crucial early years.

Essential skills are explored in detail through a wide range of case studies and with specific focus on:
  • challenging student behaviour
  • positive discipline practice
  • students with special behaviour needs
  • how colleague support can help our day-to-day teaching
  • anger management and safe restraint
  • how to set up and maintain a whole-class behaviour agreement.
The ultimate guide for early years students, educators and teachers, this book will change the way you think and practise.

Contents

The Critical First Days and First Week, First Meeting with a New Class

The Critical First Days and First Week, First Meeting with a New Class

Transition between Group Behaviour and Whole-Class Group Learning and On-Task Learning Time (at Table Groups)

Transition between Group Behaviour and Whole-Class Group Learning and On-Task Learning Time (at Table Groups)

Developing a Whole-Class/Whole-Grade Behaviour Agreement

Developing a Whole-Class/Whole-Grade Behaviour Agreement

Developing a Teacher Behaviour Management and Discipline Plan

Developing a Teacher Behaviour Management and Discipline Plan

Helping Children Manage their Behaviour

Helping Children Manage their Behaviour

Children with Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties

Children with Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties

Working with Parents/Carers Using the Classroom Behaviour Agreement

Working with Parents/Carers Using the Classroom Behaviour Agreement

Epilogue: Colleague Support

Epilogue: Colleague Support

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Behaviour Management with Young Children

Crucial First Steps with Children 3–7 Years


May 2014 | 240 pages | Sage UK

Format Published Date ISBN Price
Hardcover 31/03/2026 9781446282878 $178.00
Paperback 31/03/2026 9781446282885 $68.00
180 Day Ebook 28/03/2023 9781473906402 $40.00
Lifetime 28/03/2023 9781473906402 $58.00

'This book will make a difference not only to the behaviour of pupils but also to the sanity of teachers.' 
-Jane Bellamy, Headteacher, Wold Newton School, Wold Newton, Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire

'It is what we have been waiting for. A delight to read and will be a constant source of inspiration and guidance to us all.'  
-Cathy Whalen, Headteacher, Mousehold Infant and Nursery School, Norwich, Norfolk 

'What a privilege to read a book written by the person that has had the most impact on my classroom teaching and the whole ethos of our school.’  -Debbie Hoy, Headteacher, Brookland Infant & Nursery School, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire

Written by Behaviour Management expert, Bill Rogers and his daughter and Early Years teacher, Elizabeth McPherson, this book explores behaviour management in the crucial early years.

Essential skills are explored in detail through a wide range of case studies and with specific focus on:
  • challenging student behaviour
  • positive discipline practice
  • students with special behaviour needs
  • how colleague support can help our day-to-day teaching
  • anger management and safe restraint
  • how to set up and maintain a whole-class behaviour agreement.
The ultimate guide for early years students, educators and teachers, this book will change the way you think and practise.

Table Of Contents:

  • The Critical First Days and First Week, First Meeting with a New Class
  • Transition between Group Behaviour and Whole-Class Group Learning and On-Task Learning Time (at Table Groups)
  • Developing a Whole-Class/Whole-Grade Behaviour Agreement
  • Developing a Teacher Behaviour Management and Discipline Plan
  • Helping Children Manage their Behaviour
  • Children with Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties
  • Working with Parents/Carers Using the Classroom Behaviour Agreement
  • Epilogue: Colleague Support

Recent Product Reviews:

Excellent book really help the students to plan for behavioural unit within the course
Mrs Carol Darwin, Higher education , Ashton Sixth Form College
Useful discussion about appropriate behavior management strategies
Mrs Shan Lockwood, Early Years, Craven College
Very useful to have a book like this for Early Years professionals. Forming positive relationships is crucial to working with young children in the EYFS and this book provides excellent practical advice for all practitioners.
Mrs Heather Elliott, Faculty of Education & Theology, York St John University
Fantastic resource to support learners working within the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Mrs Penny Yates, Island Training, Isle of Wight College
very useful book for supporting students who need to discipline children in a positive manner at all levels undertaking early childhood degrees.
Mrs Nicola Stobbs, Institute of Education, Worcester University

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