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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

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