Discipline is a Four Letter Word . . . Your discipline must change to meet the needs of your growing child. You laid the foundation for discipline in the toddler and preschool years and now you want to build on that foundation. You will still be able to use some of the tools you already have, some will need to be modified, and others must be added.
Prevention is still one of the most effective disciplinary tools.
Have set times for wake-up and going to bed. Have your child make a list of the things that need to be done each day to get ready for school and each evening to get ready for bed. If your child cannot read, have them draw pictures or cut and paste photos from magazines to represent what they are to do. Post the list where it will be seen, such as the bathroom mirror. Make sure your child can get to their shoes, clothes, coats, etc.