Four-year-old Sara waits to take a second helping until everyone else has one. Her teacher says, "Sara, you waited to take more snack. Now you know that everyone got a chance to have some crackers. That was a kind thing to do." What strategy did her teacher use?

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The teacher used positive consequences by praising Sara for her behavior, reinforcing the idea that waiting for everyone to have a share before taking more is a kind and desirable action.

Four-Year-Old Sara Waits to Take a Second Helping Until Everyone