Some of those children acting out are doing so due to other trauma in their life. So, your suggestion of talking to them is a great one. Offering up choices is

Some of those children acting out are doing so due to other trauma in their life. So, your suggestion of talking to them is a great one. Offering up choices is good. "You cannot have another yogurt, but you can either read a book or go play outside." Children need to have some control over their lives and when they feel they don't have it, they act up.