Many early learning contexts use what is called the ABC behavioral model. The A stands for Antecedent, which is the “trigger” or event. The B represents good or bad behavior, and the C represents the consequence which corresponds to positive or negative reinforcement. It's a known fact that children respond to rewards and praise for good behavior. A good example is a nursery where there is a behavior chart (McLeoud, 2007). Teachers will say that for every good day you have, you will receive a star, and on Friday, if you have been good all week, you will be rewarded. This is an example of conditioning. Promising positive reinforcement is what educators will use to control their classroom environment. Considering what the theory proposes, it makes a lot of sense. If you're wondering, what better way to get a child to bring home All Green on their behavior chart than to entice them with something they really like but may not get often . I remember a time when my teacher encouraged our class to not talk when others were talking and if we succeeded, she promised us candy from the special candy jar. Looking back, I see that conditioning is about using positive reinforcement that actually worked. Operant conditioning is such a wonderful theory to put into practice that it comes naturally to you and you don't even know that you are controlling the setting and/or situation to achieve the outcome you desire. Skinner's theories opened many doors in the study of behavior and how it can be