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Dear friends

Could anyone please help me answering the following question?
I'm just about to complete my certificate 3 in children's services but I got myself stuck with the question listed below based on a scenario, after two attempts of answering that and resubmitting I've decided to seek for some help because there's no more chances of resubmitting it in case I fail at the third attempt ;(

Thanks in advanced

Read the following scenario and explain how you could respect the child’s choice not to participate. What would you say and/or do?


Eva 2 years do not want to settle on her mattress when the other children are resting


QUESTION 2 (A)

How would address Eva’s behaviour whilst respecting her choice not to participate?

Hi Lorina

Thank you so much for your help

Toddlers can be a challenge at sleep time and encouraging them to comply whilst others are sleeping is a common dilemma we can face.

Firstly, thinking about the routine structure, does it allow for toddlers who are early sleepers to fall asleep first? Educators need to consider modifying routine times to assist with the unique requirements of each individual in the room. You may like to consider reading a story to those toddlers who are not yet ready for a rest whilst the others can head down for a sleep.

Secondly, sleep time treasure boxes work a treat. As a team, you can put together small treasure boxes with quiet items inside such as tiny board books, kaleidoscopes or finger puppets that will keep toddlers on their beds and reduce the noise level whilst others sleep.

Thirdly, if we are thinking about honouring the child's agency (being able to make decisions for themselves in matters that affect them), and respecting their decision not to participate in rest time, then why are we expecting toddlers to rest if this is not what they need nor desire? In my last centre toddlers were provided with agency and made their own decisions about this matter. Just food for thought.

All the best with your assessment.

Ali-Jae wrote:Toddlers can be a challenge at sleep time and encouraging them to comply whilst others are sleeping is a common dilemma we can face.

Firstly, thinking about the routine structure, does it allow for toddlers who are early sleepers to fall asleep first? Educators need to consider modifying routine times to assist with the unique requirements of each individual in the room. You may like to consider reading a story to those toddlers who are not yet ready for a rest whilst the others can head down for a sleep.

Secondly, sleep time treasure boxes work a treat. As a team, you can put together small treasure boxes with quiet items inside such as tiny board books, kaleidoscopes or finger puppets that will keep toddlers on their beds and reduce the noise level whilst others sleep.

Thirdly, if we are thinking about honouring the child's agency (being able to make decisions for themselves in matters that affect them), and respecting their decision not to participate in rest time, then why are we expecting toddlers to rest if this is not what they need nor desire? In my last centre toddlers were provided with agency and made their own decisions about this matter. Just food for thought.

All the best with your assessment.

Thank you for your suggestions! Much appreciated!

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Lorina