Quote Originally Posted by playfelt View Post
I do a lot of redirection but do it physically not just verbally. Pick the child up and move them somewhere else in the room while verbally telling them what is not acceptable. Then once you have the group separated you can enforce the child staying where they were put which is similar to time out but does not deny the child the right to play just has them playing somewhere different. Often the picking up which holds the child close and the carrying helps to diffuse the situation. How stiff the child stays or how limp while carrying gives you an idea of what other measures you might need to take or suggests where to move the child too - a limp child goes to a more favourite area, a stiff child NEVER gets put to play with blocks,lol.
My thoughts, on the money. Verbal and physical redirection, with firm reminders "Food is for eating, NOT throwing" etc. I give veeeerrrry little attention to the screaming on the floor fits, because the attention is exactly what they are looking for.
The only thing the under 2/3 group gets "time outs" for is aggressive behavior. One reminder that "hands are for helping, not hurting" and then if it occurs again; child sits on a chair in the room for 1-2 min (based on age). It's the one thing I am zero-tolerance on. And it has worked so far.
As for the little guy in your care, be patient, and consistent. It should pass, in due time!