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01Vocabulary
Term
Definition
Causes
overstimulation
Overexcitement
breaksinroutines
Changesinthedailyschedule
noise
Loudsoundsthatmayupsetchildren
waitingtime
Thetimeachildhastowaittodosomethingadelay,often
causedbylackofadvancepreparation
frustration
Afeelingofbeingoutofcontrol,defeatedordiscouraged
physicalproblem
Anillnessorhealthcondition
stress
Thebodysreactiontophysicaloremotionalfactors
stressors
Thingsthatcausechildrentofeelstress
Effects
negativism
Sayingno,refusingtodoasasked
stealing
Takingsomethingthatbelongstoanotherperson
anger
Anemotionthatmayleadtoharshwords,hurtfulactions,or
tantrums
biting
Awayinwhichsomechildren,especiallytwoyearolds,
expressthemselvesusuallyatemporarystage
tattling
Tellingtheteacherthatarulehasbeenbrokenatypical
behaviorofchildrenwhoneedattention
exploringthebody
Anaturalinterestinbodypartsandgenderdifferences
thumbsucking
Aresponsethathelpsyoungchildrenrelievetension
fear
Feelingafraidofrealorimaginarythings
Prevention
balancedschedule
Anactivityplanwithbothquiettimeandactiveplay
smoothtransitionsand
routines
Aconsistent,predictableschedulewithlittlewaittime
varietyandchoices
Activitiestokeepchildrenconstructivelyoccupied
appropriateforabilities
Openendedactivitiesthathelpcreateapositiveatmosphere
equipment
Toys,furnishings,andplayequipment
physicalenvironment
Itemsforchildrenstoredwithineasyreachitemsnotmeant
forchildrenoutofsight
unique,individualneeds
Differenthomebackgrounds,familysituationsandcrises