The Wheel of Choice

The Wheel of Choice

A tool for problem-solving There is a place in our classroom with some special tools that children use to solve their conflicts: the peace rose, “Bug&Wishes”, a Feeling Face Chart, and a Positive Discipline toolkit for kids. I often observe kids looking at the...
The Wheel of Choice

Quick Ways to Calm Down

Create a Wheel of Choice WITH your Child From Positive Discipline Workbook, by Jane Nelsen. It is important that children are involved in the creation of their Wheel of Choice. Involvement enhances feelings of belonging, significance, and capability. Involvement also...
8 Ways to Avoid Power Struggles

8 Ways to Avoid Power Struggles

8 Ways to Avoid Power StrugglesBy Jane Nelsen Power struggles create distance and hostility instead of closeness and trust. Distance and hostility create resentment, resistance, rebellion (or compliance with lowered self-confidence). Closeness and trustcreate a safe...