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Temperament and what we can do to support the child, By:Rachel, Zoe,…
Temperament and what we can do to support the child
Characteristics of temperament
Quality of mood
How often is this child happy/sad?
Approach or withdrawal
Is the child willing to try?
Adaptability
How will the child cope?
Rhythmicity
How regular is their sleep?
Are they consistent with their routine?
Activity level
Is the child active?
Attention span/ Persistence
How resilient is this child?
Does he/she give up easily?
Intensity of reaction
Energy level of a child’s response
Sensitivity
Distractibility
Is he/she focusing on what they are doing/? Or are they losing their focus.
Suggestions that would help the child with that particular temperament.
Fiesty Temperament
Uses empathy and then redirection technique
educators might want to use another object to redirect the child’s attention from the previous situation
traits
irregular
sensitive
moody
intense
can be active
distractible
Fearful Temperament
these children usually need a base of security because they are the more attached children. they need more time to warm up as compared to the fiesty and flexible children. the caregivers will have to step by step guide them in order for them to open up.
Traits
Slow to adapt, withdrawals
Flexible Temperament
needs special attention so they do not get lost in a group because they are the "easier children" thus, they wont show the fact that they need attention.
have to take note of their needs and wants for their subtle actions because they tend to not make a fuss about themselves, but they still do have deep feelings so there is a need to cater to their needs and wants.
because of the fact that they do not make a fuss, they will usually get taken advantage of by other children. thus, caregivers should take special notice of them so they don't feel left out or abandoned in a way.
Traits
Regular rhythms, positive mood, quick to adapt, Low intensity, Low sensitivity
By:Rachel, Zoe, Shirley and qirun