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Discipline

Discipline

Guidance Rules

Behavioral or attitude problems in a child can only be resolved through full cooperation between teachers at school and parents at home. In such cases, our teachers address issues without resorting to rewards or punishments. No punitive measures such as removing food brought by a child for any behavior, confiscating items, or stopping activities are applied. Our teachers serve as models for our children's behavior throughout the day, helping them with emotionless sentences like "I don't like it when you hit me with your pencil. Please stop."

Discipline Rules

Our approach to discipline aims to encourage our children to develop self-discipline through interaction with each other in a structured environment. If a child harms another, prevents them from meeting their needs, and/or exhibits behavior that disrupts the class structure, the class teacher follows these procedures:

  • If the child obstructs the work of others, the teacher guides the child to work or helps them engage in an activity independently. If the behavior persists and the child disregards warnings, they are taken aside to understand what they need to do to be part of the class and given time to think.
  • Behaviors such as hurting others, rough play, or causing harm to anyone or anything around them are unacceptable. In such cases, immediate intervention is not taken; the child is simply removed from the situation and asked to sit and think about the consequences of their actions. If deemed appropriate by the teacher, the child may spend this time in the classroom. After a short period, the teacher approaches the child, asks what happened, and if necessary, helps them think about what they should do for their behavior (apologize, help their friend by applying ice or cream, etc.). Then the child returns to the routine class activities.
  • Despite all these solutions, if a child continues to engage in destructive play, is unhappy, or displays uncooperative behaviors, the class teacher will contact the parents to discuss possible reasons and solutions. Similarly, parents are encouraged to contact the school management to work with teachers to find solutions to guide the child towards a happy developmental path if they notice any significant changes in their child's behavior.

Under no circumstances can any school staff apply physical punishment to our children.

Our approach to discipline is not about being 'punished'; it is about developing awareness through gentle and consistent behavior about personal and social boundaries and the natural consequences of their actions.

Our teachers understand that each child is unique and treats each one according to their nature and personality, in a way that does not conflict with the group dynamics. Because our school aims to raise children who positively experience life and contribute to the world. This awareness process begins with school education and is a vital part of Montessori education.

"Without freedom, there is no discipline, and without discipline, there is no real freedom."
 Maria Montessori