Simple plans for biting, hitting, drop-off, naptime, and transitions
Create plain-language plans staff and families can both follow, with prevention steps, replacement words, and what to do after the behavior.
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Why this is built different for daycare & preschool
Built for toddlers and 3–5s — tiny replacement words, picture-based cues, and handoff notes families can read in the parking lot without feeling judged.
Common situations we plan for
Your toolkit
2-sentence behavior plan
Prevention + replacement word + staff response — short enough to post on the cubby.
Open →Today/Try-at-home card
Daily handoff: 'Today at school we…' + 'You can try at home…' — no jargon.
Open →Toddler calm scripts
5-word scripts for biting, grabbing, and drop-off — same words from every adult.
Open →Family Support Check
Share this when you suspect a child needs more developmental support.
Open →Sample language you can borrow
“Today during free play, [child] bit a peer while reaching for a toy. We helped [child] use the words 'my turn' and gave a teether. We'll keep practicing trading toys this week.”
“Quick goodbye + one hug + 'I always come back at snack.' We'll wave from the window. The first 90 seconds are the hardest — they settle within 5 minutes.”
Coach it: I Do / We Do / You Do
Bright Steps teaches every replacement skill this way — model it, practice together, then let them try.
Adult says the replacement word for the child: 'My turn.' Calmly, no lecture.
Adult holds the toy with the child and they say 'my turn' together while trading.
Child tries 'my turn' on their own next time — staff respond instantly so the word works.
Bright Steps provides parent support and educational planning tools only and does not replace professional educational or legal advice.