A new infant is one thing but a new toddler is a whole different story! This is the prime time for separation anxiety, self-awareness and the up rise of terrible twos! Here’s how to observe the statements and build bonds with these little characters.
Think about how your Toddlers are grabbing and maintaining your attention? Are they using gestures? For example: pointing Are the using noises, babbles or one syllable words?
e.g. may be more interested in watching children than adults or may pay more attention when children talk to them. Sometimes observations are just that – an observation! Whilst your Infants are interacting alongside each other, watch who they engage with and how they adapt the way they communicate to children & adults
Calling all Key People! You will be the first secure relationship built by the child outside of their family circle. I’m sure you remember that celebratory day when as your new key children entered nursery, leant towards you and waved to their parent.
At this age, being wary of strangers is completely normal and a key skill a toddler will learn – this is the start of risk assessing and being aware of their surroundings. I often noticed this when temporary staff came from another branch to cover.
side to investigate their new environment. Every now and then, they may toddle back and check to see you are still there. If you notice this happening – observe and follow on.
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