4.3 Works to effectively promote social and emotional development and prevent challenging behaviors
 a. Provides diverse and developmentally appropriate materials to promote social interaction
b. Supports environmental arrangements that promote social and emotional development (i.e., a quiet space for children to calm down)
c. Develops clear and developmentally appropriate expectations with children and states them in a positive form (i.e., “walk please” vs. “no running”)
d. Assesses the child and family’s status during each time together in order to address their needs
e. Allows natural consequences to guide children’s behavior as much as possible, making sure the child understands the connection
f. Models positive social interactions, such as friendship skills, empathy, and respect
g. Models appropriate use of a variety of materials
h. Provides children with time, space, trust, support, and guidance to assist them in finding their own solutions to social problems
i. Supports children in communicating their thoughts and emotions with peers and adults in ways that help them feel competent
j. Teaches children effective and socially appropriate ways to meet their wants and needs
k. Knows when to intervene to stop behavior that affects safety and/or ability to learn (i.e., bullying, rejecting others)
l. Remains calm and respectful toward the child exhibiting challenging behavior
m. Uses a consistent process of reflection and action to address challenging behavior
n. Allows time for the child to regain composure following challenging behavior
o. Addresses challenging behavior with the child, privately, with sensitivity and respect, following the incident
p. Applies logical consequences, when appropriate, that are related to the challenging behavior and its function, that are respectful to the child, and are reasonable