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order for them to grow and prosper. Each child is unique and develops at their own
levels. We need to make sure we incorporate individualized approaches in our
curriculum and activity plans that are based on the Wisconsin Model Early Learning
Standards. Our approaches need to focus on a childs intellectual, physical, social,
and emotional development. This is accomplished with the help of the caregiver,
the family and the child. The guidance ladder is another strategy. I learned to
develop guidance strategies to meet individual needs. The steps of the guidance
ladder from top to bottom are;
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Physical intervention
Natural/logical consequences
Active problem solving
Set limits
Give choices
Redirection/distraction
Reinforcements
Active listening
Ignore misbehavior