Explain The Reasons Why Children Get Distressed And Unsettled In The Early Childhood Environment
Stop: There are many reasons why children get distressed and unsettled in the early childhood environment. It may be due to:
• Separation when mum or dad drop them off
• Being new to the centre and being unfamiliar with the routine and daily events that make up their day
• Being hurt
• Felling unwell
• Being told off
• Frustration
• Events happening outside the centre
• Being hungry
• Being tied etc.
• Struggling with transitions
The way I would handle a child’s distress or unsettledness would be dependent on what the cause was. One thing that would be consistent however would be that the child would be treated with respect, care, and empathy. Children always comes first and how I would deal with that child’s distress and unsettlement …show more content…
For some children this can take a few days, weeks or months. When I reflect back on this statement I think about Tenzing and how he recently hurt himself outside playing. He was crying and obviously was in need of some comfort. I went over to him and said “Tenzing, I can see your upset and hurt. Do you need a cuddle?” He said “No”, and kept on crying. He was obviously distressed and needed some comfort, but I was not the person he wanted comfort from.
The reason for this is that I have not yet developed a strong relationship or bond with Tenzing. Tenzing went and sort comfort with his brother Dechen. Dechen did give him a cuddle but was busy playing and wanted to continue doing so. I suggested to Dechen that he take Tenzing inside so he seeks comfort from Pip. The reason I did this was, I knew Pip and Tenzing had a strong relationship and bond. He went inside and Pip gave him a hug and made everything all better for him. While I was not the person to comfort him, I did help him get his needs met by directing him to another teacher (Pip) who was able to provide him with the comfort he …show more content…
They need time to finish off what they are doing before they can move onto the next thing. Giving them a five minute warning before they have to have their nappy changed, go to bed or go inside for clean-up helps minimise this distress.
• Cuddles, Hugs, and Spending Time with the Teacher – there is nothing like a cuddle or hug or spending time with someone you trust when you are hurt and upset. Getting a cuddle or hug communicates that I care about you, I care how you are feeling, and I am interested in you.
• Helping – some children can be easily distracted from being unsettled when they are helping. All some children need to take their mind of missing mum is to be engaged in a task that keeps them keep busy and focus, plus being given the opportunity to help the teacher communicates to children they are trusted and important.
• Cold Clothes and Plasters – for some children getting hit or getting a minuet cut or red mark is the end of the world. A bit of empathy, a cold cloth, and plaster can do wonders for making them feel better. It also reiterates that I care about you, how you feel, and I am interested in you as a
• Separation when mum or dad drop them off
• Being new to the centre and being unfamiliar with the routine and daily events that make up their day
• Being hurt
• Felling unwell
• Being told off
• Frustration
• Events happening outside the centre
• Being hungry
• Being tied etc.
• Struggling with transitions
The way I would handle a child’s distress or unsettledness would be dependent on what the cause was. One thing that would be consistent however would be that the child would be treated with respect, care, and empathy. Children always comes first and how I would deal with that child’s distress and unsettlement …show more content…
For some children this can take a few days, weeks or months. When I reflect back on this statement I think about Tenzing and how he recently hurt himself outside playing. He was crying and obviously was in need of some comfort. I went over to him and said “Tenzing, I can see your upset and hurt. Do you need a cuddle?” He said “No”, and kept on crying. He was obviously distressed and needed some comfort, but I was not the person he wanted comfort from.
The reason for this is that I have not yet developed a strong relationship or bond with Tenzing. Tenzing went and sort comfort with his brother Dechen. Dechen did give him a cuddle but was busy playing and wanted to continue doing so. I suggested to Dechen that he take Tenzing inside so he seeks comfort from Pip. The reason I did this was, I knew Pip and Tenzing had a strong relationship and bond. He went inside and Pip gave him a hug and made everything all better for him. While I was not the person to comfort him, I did help him get his needs met by directing him to another teacher (Pip) who was able to provide him with the comfort he …show more content…
They need time to finish off what they are doing before they can move onto the next thing. Giving them a five minute warning before they have to have their nappy changed, go to bed or go inside for clean-up helps minimise this distress.
• Cuddles, Hugs, and Spending Time with the Teacher – there is nothing like a cuddle or hug or spending time with someone you trust when you are hurt and upset. Getting a cuddle or hug communicates that I care about you, I care how you are feeling, and I am interested in you.
• Helping – some children can be easily distracted from being unsettled when they are helping. All some children need to take their mind of missing mum is to be engaged in a task that keeps them keep busy and focus, plus being given the opportunity to help the teacher communicates to children they are trusted and important.
• Cold Clothes and Plasters – for some children getting hit or getting a minuet cut or red mark is the end of the world. A bit of empathy, a cold cloth, and plaster can do wonders for making them feel better. It also reiterates that I care about you, how you feel, and I am interested in you as a