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