Biting
Most common reason for biting to occur
Infants and toddlers typically _______ when they first start attending school
What is cry?
This happens frequently when a child can't express their emotions or feelings
What is a tantrum?
You should always assume this about your families
What is that they are doing their best?
Collaborative Planning is time spent to work on these two things
What are documentation and lesson plans?
This question should be asked after a bite occurs
What is what happened before the biting incident?
Drop-offs are easier when parents do this
What is develop a routine? Also accepted - "quick goodbye"
A resource we use daily to teach children ways to calm down
What is the "I Can Calm" book?
In order to feel comfortable you can and should do this before talking with parents
What is practice with someone else?
Each classroom has a variety of these to use for transitions and wait time
What are timers?
This can be offered to a child who needs oral stimulation
What is a teether?
Children in a new environment such as school may do this for a while
What is socially withdraw?
When a child is inconsolably crying you may need to do this for yourself
What is ask for a break?
This is important to consider in order to make families feel comfortable talking with you
What is the environment?
Home injury reports must be given to this person first
Who is the family coach?
Words that should be used after a biting incident
What is "Biting hurts"?
This part of a child's personality plays a big role in how they adjust to you and their classroom
What is temperament?
It is important to do this so that the child knows it's ok to express their emotions
What is validate the way they feel?
Some families will need this in order to really partner with you for their child
What is time?
These meetings are a great opportunity to get to know your families
What are family visits?
Easiest way to prevent biting once you know a child is in that phase
What is zoning?
With shy children teachers will usually have to actively do this to get them involved
What is facilitate cooperative play between peers?
If all else fails, changing the _________ can often help crying and anxiety
What is changing the environment?
The teacher should be the person discussing most challenging topics with families for this reason
What is the established relationship?
Circle time is supposed to be this long
What is as long as the children are engaged? Also accepted, no more than 10 minutes