Aussie Childcare Network Forum

1st part of question is discuss ways I helped a young child transition (named Gaishiv) settle into starting at care at childcare centre and dealing with separation from his parents. He is learning to settle into care and I need to list the actions that helped the child deal with the transition and change:
I put so far......

Actions that helped the child deal with the transition and change:
Postively reassuring him that the service is safe place and that his parents will return to collect him.

Responding to his distress by nurturing and comforting him when he felt unsettled and distressed. Gentle hugs and cuddle help Gaishiv feel more relaxed and helped him settle into his environment.

Using a number of distraction techniques: such as introducing a new toy or activity or a game.

Having his older sister (who's in the preschool) room come and visit Gaishiv a few times for a short period of time to comfort him. Having his sister help Gaishiv to feel more secure and familar in his environment.
2nd part)

List three ways (other than the actions you implemented) you could use to help children develop their coping skills to handle change throughout life:

i put.....
1. Comfort toy or item. A familiar special favourite toy, blanket or a favourite song of a child used from home. Children rely on familar items to reaffirm their sense of beloning from one evironment to the next.


2. Build and develop relationships with children to make them feel safe and secure in their environment. showing warmth and welcome: demonstrating to children that you are happy to see them, sharing a laugh with them. It involves positively communicating with a child and respecting a child for their uniqueness and communicating respect to the child.

3...I'm not sure of a 3rd one that i could use


I just need if I'm on the right track and any more suggestion or info that might be of good help.

Thankyou

for the 3rd response on developing skills i have put down learning experience or activities that are based on a child's interests/likes.

Yes, you're on the right track with your responses!

You could also include:

Listen and talk to the child. Help them to identify their concerns or worries and acknowledge how they are feeling. For example, you could say, “it sounds like you are worried about who you will play with at school tomorrow.”

Demonstrate and model ways that you cope with situations. For example, you could say, “I am going to take five deep breaths to help myself relax.”
Prepare the child for changes. Talk positively with your child about school, show them their new surroundings and do activities together that relate to starting school, such as reading stories about change.

Encourage help-seeking by teaching the child when to ask for help. For example, your child could ask a teacher for help to open their lunch box.
Problem-solve the situation with the child through a step-by-step process

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Ref: Coping Skills

Hope this helps,

,
Lorina

thankyou