I used to be a civil engineer. On construction sites, there were two ways people stayed safe. There were safety regulations to prevent accidents. But no matter how many safety regulations there were, everyone wore a hardhat. If something went wrong, a hardhat improves your chances of survival. Managing behavior of pre-primary school age children is similar. Teachers can prevent behavior problems from happening by planning engaging classes where children are engaged and feel valued. But when behavior problems happen, we also need tactics to deal with them. Here are two sets of strategies for encouraging positive behavior and dealing with negative behavior when it occurs.