To help children learn that managing conflict is most easily accomplished when analyzing the problem itself, or looking for something outside the children involved, instead of looking for blame.

To understand that a smile sends a friendly message when meeting people and initiating conversation.

To understand the difference between quiet and noisy activities.

To teach about the importance of thinking about consequences before acting.

To increase time management by recognizing distorted thoughts which block reality statements related to using time efficiently.

To increase knowledge about using classroom circle time as a way to review classroom rules and consequences for breaking them; to document rules and consequences using a Rules and Consequences Chart.

To identify and practice positive communication skills to enhance parenting.

To help fearful and shy children focus on why self-degrading statements may not be true, and ways to reframe these statements in a more positive way.