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Hi am having difficulty with this one?

Read the scenario and describe the conversation Kelly may have with Thomas in response to emotional distress.

There are 20 children in the group aged 2.9yrs to 5.2yrs
over the week there are 7 children new to the centre and 12 who have moved up to the older toddler room
There are 2 staff rostered on from 7am and 1 staff member starts at 8.15am
The parents enter the room to sign in, place their child belongings in their bag ay and convey or exchange information with a carer.

There are usually 3-4 children each day who have separation anxiety. The room set up includes art/craft, table games and play dough as well as usual play areas. By the time children have arrived the room is a mess and noise level is highh. Carers try and manage separation issues and are feeling stressed.

Kelly sits down at the puzzle table to collect her thoughts. Thomas (3yrs) is sitting at the table sobbing quietly and very distressed.

Hey thanks for your help

Kelly is one of the carers.

Hi Can u help me with this question by answering it for me.
Explain how children are dressed according to the need and weather conditions for the following and why?
Heat : Cold : Rain :

Personally with separation anxiety I find talking to the child and comforting him works best rather than distracting him which just means they may feel anxious once they have finished an activity again.
Tell the child mummy/daddy/whoever will be back at X time to get you. I used to show my 3 yr olds on the big clock ...when this hand gets here mummy will be back.
You HAVE to make sure whoever picks the child is punctual...so do not make these statements until you know for sure what time the child gets picked up.
I find within a few days of doing this the child realises that he is not being abandoned and mummy does come back when she and you (carer) says she will be back and the anxiety subsides
I also do a lot of talking/discussions at group time about mummy/daddy having to go to work...with stay-at-home parents I say they have a lot to do around the house too.... I tell the children that they come to school to learn and have fun with their friends while the parents go to work because they get money for working and thats how they can buy groceries and toys etc ... its funny what a 3 yr old can understand if told to him in the right way.
I also tell my kids its ok to miss mummy and if they need a hug they can get one from me

Hi Can u help me with this question by answering it for me.
Explain how children are dressed according to the need and weather conditions for the following and why?
Heat : Cold : Rain :

I think you need to start a new topic on the main page .... you will probably get more response that way too.
As for the question, what do you understand about the question.
What clothes would you deem appropriate for the given weather conditions? and why would you have them in those clothes?

eg Heat ---> cotton clothes...shoulders covered.....hat ...basically you have the child wear clothes that would keep him cool yet protected when out in the heat and sun