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Hitting, Biting - Coggle Diagram
Hitting
why?
Wanting attention (when children feel ignored)
Jealousy (when another children have something they want)
Tierdness (when children feel physically exhausted)
Ex: A child hit his peer because the teacher said "no" to his request.
Frustration (when children feel upset or unger)
Who?
Younger ( because of lacking communication skills)
Adult (sometimes because of stress or frustration)
Boys (specially young boys befor they have learned impulse control)
Ex: a children hit his older sibling because he feel overhelmed.
Artermath or consequences
Laugh (children may laugh as a coping mechanisms)
Retaliation (sometime get hit back)
Admit or deny
Ex: children laugh after hitting another child to downplay the situation.
When?
hitting happened any time outdoor or indoor (espicially during transittion between activities).
Ex: children may hit during outdoor play or when move from one activity to another.
Dealing with hitting
Consult with family
possible resources for stress or violence at home.
Any patterns or triggers observed by parents.
Daily routine and family daynamic.
Ex: children hit because he wach similar behavior at home.
Preventing measures
Duplicate toys (reduce competition by having similar toys available)
Maintain routine (predictable schedule, reduce stress)
Avoid overcroding (space out to reduce physical contact).
Calm environment (maintain relax atmosphere to minimize anxiety)
Biting
Why?
Frustration (inability to express emotion virbaly)
Sensory needs (some children need oral stimulation).
Teething (pain from new teeth coming)
Ex: Children bit toys because of teething pain.
Stratigies for biting
Reduce crowded (limit the number of children in a small space).
Sensory activities (provide activities to chew safely).
Creat safe and structured environment.
Snack time (ensure a timely meal to reduce hunger that cause biting).
When?
When routine disturbed.
During transition between activities.
Close to meal time when children feel hungry.