Examples Of Normative Behaviour In A Nursery

One strategy employed to manage behaviour within my nursery is distraction. Distraction is used for example if a child is clinging to their parent and does not want them to leave. The mother and child both come into the nursery room and a key worker will get a child involved with an activity for example a puzzle and once the child is focused the mother will be able to leave without the child noticing and having a tantrum or being distressed. This is effective as the child is too busy with an activity to take notice of their mother leaving to cause any problems.
Another strategy used is praise/positive reinforcement; most children seek this from their parents and carers. It is important to ensure the child understands why they are being praised
It’s what we find socially acceptable for a child aged 3-5 years it is normal for them to begin to understand the feelings of others and realise their actions may affect other people. They are also beginning to take turns and share with others but can find it challenging. Children at this age ask lots more questions and understand cause and effects. They are also more skilled in dressing, feeding and toileting. They aim to please and over excitement can occur. Experimentation with language can also be seen. Concept of self is the mental images that individuals have about themselves. Its ideas we gradually develop which form our appearances, abilities and personality. At 3-5 years the children are growing so fast and developing in every way as they learn new skills and sharpen old ones, these years are a critical time for successful experiences. Children need to be able to absorb information about how others respond to them in order to confirm how they feel about themselves. This can be done by challenging the children and motivating them to develop further. By becoming more independent the children are intrigued by what they can do and attempt to do