Behavior
Who is aggression typically used by?
What is toddlers
Where is a safe place to go when escaping a fire? (1)
A Neighbors House
What is something you should never do in an emergency with children
Never leave the children alone.
What ages should hold your hand when crossing the street?
Children ages 0-8
What ages should never watch tv or have screen time?
Children under two should not watch tv or have screen time.
What are some alternative options to offer a child that refuses to get dressed? (3)
Give them choices, make into a game, a sing song
What are the DO's of discipline?
Do remember when the child misbehavior it is just behavior
Do have clear rules, listen to the child’s point of view, and challenge the children to problem solve.
What should you never do if there is a fire in the home?
Attempt to investigate its source and go back into the house.
What do when their is high winds?
Close the windows and doors securely. Remain the indoors and away from the windows. Listen to the local radio for weather warning.
What ages are most common for Nightmares?
All ages can have nightmares but they are common for children between ages 2 to 4
What's the purpose of a time-out? What is it not?
It is a chance for the child to calm down and regain her composure. It should not be treated as a punishment.
What are the DON'Ts of discipline (3)
Don’t under any circumstances, hit, or spank a child
Don’t make promises or threats that you can’t carry out
Don’t discipline children in front of others
What should you do a thunderstorm when inside?
Stay indoors and avoid windows, doors, and metal objects that could conduct electricity.
What to do with you are located out of the house?
If you have a cell phone, call the parents. If not, go to a neighbour for help or if the parents are home shortly go to park or play outside if safe
Foods that preschool age children might enjoy?
Fruits: apples, oranges, grapes, strawberries
Raw vegetables: carrot,celery, cucumber
Pasta dishes, cereal, yogurt, cheese
Where should you put a child for a time-out? How long should a time-out last?
A quiet place with few distractions such as a chair, playpen, or a corner in a hall. A good rule is that the amount of time should be the child’s age.
What do if you are in a thunderstorm outdoors?
Try to find a shelter in a fully enclosed building. Sheds, picnic shelters DO NOT protect from lightning. Stay away from trees, poles, wires and fences
When there is an apartment fire, what should you do once you are out of the apartment? (3)
Use the closet fire alarm box to warn others, exit at nearest the stairway and make sure the door is closed behind you
What Development Characteristics of a school age child? (4)
Can understand other people's feeling
becomes independent and wants to be mature
becomes more interested in friends than family
Develops strength and coordination
Reasons why children may wake up after you have put them to bed.(4)
Wet the bed.
Had a nightmare.
Scared of the dark.
Child is sleep walking.
Actions that can happen in a temper tantrum (4)
What is yelling, screaming, crying, and kicking?
If there is smoke in the hall, or you feel heat. What should you do? (6)
Close the door, but don’t lock it
Seal the door at the bottom with wet towels
Call 9-1-1 and tell them who you are
If the smoke enters, go to the balcony, shutting the door behind you. If there is no balcony, go to the room with the least smoke
If possible, put a wet cloth over each person’s mouth and nose and stay close to the ground
Stay calm until the fire department reaches you
What are the steps when an alarm sounds within the apartment building? (3)
Take the children and lock the door behind you and proceed to the nearest stairway
Only go down the stairs if there is no smoke, if not find a different stairway
If you cannot find a smoke-free escape, return to the apartment if it is safe to do so
What do in the event of an earthquakes? Where should you go if you can't find anything? What should you stay clear of?
Stay indoors. Gather the children and take shelter under a heavy piece of furniture, such as tables, bed or a desk. If you cannot find anything go to the nearest wall
Stay clear of anything that could fall or hit you. Protect your head and face the best you can.
Once over, check your surroundings and the children to make sure everyone is safe
Development Characteristics of a three year old (5)
able to run,jump,skip and hop
dress themselves with simple clothing but still needs help
can entertain himself but may to play with others
understands instructions and can carry out simple requests
ask “why” a lot and might be hard to understand