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Mar.2015
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Toddlers
Temper tantrums range from whining and crying to screaming, kicking, hitting, and breath holding.
They’re equally common in boys and girls and usually occur between the ages of 1 to 3.
Kids’ temperaments vary dramatically — so some kids may experience regular tantrums, whereas others have them rarely. They’re a normal part of development and don’t have to be seen as something negative. Unlike adults, kids don’t have the same inhibitions or control.
Imagine how it feels when you’re determined to program your DVD player and aren’t able to do it, no matter how hard you try, because you can’t understand how. It’s pretty frustrating — do you swear, throw the manual, walk away, and slam the door on your way out? That’s the adult version of a tantrum. Toddlers are also trying to master their world and when they aren’t able to accomplish a task, they turn to one of the only tools at their disposal for venting frustration — a tantrum.
Several basic causes of tantrums are familiar to parents everywhere: The child is seeking attention or is tired, hungry, or uncomfortable. In addition, tantrums are often the result of kids’ frustration with the world — they can’t get something (for example, an object or a parent) to do what they want. Frustration is an unavoidable part of their lives as they learn how people, objects, and their own bodies work.
Tantrums are common during the second year of life, a time when children are acquiring language. Toddlers generally understand more than they can express. Imagine not being able to communicate your needs to someone — a frustrating experience that may precipitate a tantrum. As language skills improve, tantrums tend to decrease.
Another task toddlers are faced with is an increasing need for autonomy. Toddlers want a sense of independence and control over the environment — more than they may be capable of handling. This creates the perfect condition for power struggles as a child thinks “I can do it myself” or “I want it, give it to me.” When kids discover that they can’t do it and can’t have everything they want, the stage is set for a tantrum.
The best way to deal with temper tantrums is to avoid them in the first place, whenever possible. Here are some strategies that may help:
Many parents don’t know the meaning of cabin fever until they’re stuck indoors with a bored toddler. But never fear! These kid-friendly activities and games are guaranteed to keep even the busiest toddler happy on a rainy day.
Here are a few Games ..
We make sure that our educational programme is always of a very high standard.
Our classrooms are light and spacious and there is plenty of space for their development and for play, which is so important.
Wonderful art activities are set out every day for the children, and they love the dough / cutting / painting / drawing and sticking activities which are presented for them. A music or movement lesson is offered and story time peacefully ends the daily programme.
BAKERMAN
As part of the school curriculum, the children are required to learn the value of money. We introduce this concept to them in a fun way at school. Every Friday one child in the Class has a turn to be the Bakerman. The Bakerman sells biscuits or cookies, which he/she has made at home, to the rest of the class. You are encouraged to let your child help you prepare or pack the goodies as this also teaches them that the items are made by someone before they arrive in the shop.
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