| Curiosity
and a desire to explore |
Allow exploration,
but constantly supervise. Remove child from physical dangers such
as stove, plants, windows. Remove unsafe or valuable objects from
child's immediate environment. |
| Need
for physical movement |
Offer space
to move and stretch, such as the playground or the park. |
| Interest
in toys and water |
Provide appropriate
and safe toys and play materials. |
| Want
to do things for selves |
Encourage them
when they want to feed themselves and dress themselves. |
| Fear
of Separation: intensely attached to parent |
Take time to
familiarize child with sitter or new childcare environment. |
| Bursts
of anger when frustrated |
Do not punish
for angry behavior. Remain calm. Set a good example. |
| Learn
through play |
Offer safe,
sturdy educational materials. |
| Discover
the power of language |
Teach words
and phrases, talk about everyday things, read stories and nursery
rhymes. |
| Can
express own ideas by saying "No" a lot |
Don't get into
a battle of wills. Calmly state, "It's time to_____."
or "You need to_____." Then do it. |
| Possessively
say "Mine!" |
Give a special
place for possessions, rather than always forcing a child to share.
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