Working With Special
COURSE: Early Childhood Education II UNIT C Groups of Children and
Child Care Issues
ESSENTIAL Understand strategies for handling guidance
6.00 B2 11% issues.
STANDARD:
Explain causes of behavior problems in children
OBJECTIVE: 6.01 B2 4% and strategies to prevent them.
Essential Questions:
What are some causes of behavior problems in children?
How can behavior problems be prevented?
UNPACKED CONTENT
Causes and Prevention of Behavior Problems in Children
CAUSES BEHAVIOR PREVENTION
PROBLEMS
Overstimulation Negativism Plan a balanced schedule
Breaks in routines
Noise Stealing Follow a consistent schedule
Waiting time Anger with smooth transitions and
Frustration routines
Biting
Physical problems Plan a wide variety and choices
Stress Tattling of interesting activities
Exploring the body Plan activities appropriate for
Thumb-sucking childrens abilities
Provide enough (appropriate)
Fear
equipment
Arrange the physical
environment to promote
success
Provide individual attention
Consider each childs unique,
individual needs