Uncover the roots of challenging behavior : create responsive environments where young children thrive / by Michelle Salcedo.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Classroom factors : prepare the soil for growth -- Active learning : create ideal growing conditions -- Building relationship with children : get to know your buds -- Teaching social skills : support the plants in your care -- The moNSTeR response : a strategy for all teacher-gardeners -- Unmet social and emotional needs : pay special attention to faltering -- Family partnerships : build a nurturing community garden -- Teacher as gardener : a comprehensive approach to challenging behaviors

"Book for educators on how to reduce behavior problems and nurture the growth of all learners in early childhood classrooms. This book guides early childhood teachers to analyze their classroom elements, routines, and responses to children in order to address problem behaviors. Digital content included"-- Provided by publisher