We are generally very positive in our communication and play techniques. It has been found that a negative question can free the child to name a person who has caused them pain, fear, stress or confusion in their lives. When making playdough cakes/pizza’s/ice poles etc.- say: could share your .....?” “Who couldn’t you your.......with you?” “Who would you invite to your birthday?” “Who wouldn’t you invite to your birthday?” “Who Writing lists or drawing people (for children 4 years +) can assist children to express themselves in a playway approach to sensitive conversations. Use headings and (sign) or X”. People they like to be with/talk to/live with/ go under the tick “Tick sign, and people they don’t want to be with/talk to etc. go under the X sign. Engaging Younger Children This can be as simple as smiling, looking open, accepting and interested in them and positioning yourself to show availability. Sit on the floor or couch where they are. Look relaxed and comfortable in your closeness. It can be having something to show them...or finding something to attract them to in their environment or to talk about ...their pet...a photo...a toy on the floor...a magazine on the table...showing interest in their TV program...what they are eating. Have something in your pocket. Wear a colourful necklace, earrings, scarf, brooch or bright clothing. Be playful. ..play boo with a 1 year old. Sing to a child on a swing. Look at a flap book with a 2 year old. Play and Round the Garden”. “Round cups of tea and eat sand cakes! How can this help?
We are generally very positive in our communication and play techniques. It has been found that a negative question can free the child to name a person who has caused them pain, fear, stress or confusion in their lives. When making playdough cakes/pizza’s/ice poles etc.- say: “Who could share your .....?” “Who couldn’t you your.......with you?” “Who would you invite to your birthday?” “Who wouldn’t you invite to your birthday?” Writing lists or drawing people (for children 4 years +) can assist children to express themselves in a playway approach to sensitive conversations. Use headings and “Tick (sign) or X”. People they like to be with/talk to/live with/ go under the tick sign, and people they don’t want to be with/talk to etc. go under the X sign. Engaging Younger Children This can be as simple as smiling, looking open, accepting and interested in them and positioning yourself to show availability. Sit on the floor or couch where they are. Look relaxed and comfortable in your closeness. It can be having something to show them...or finding something to attract them to in their environment or to talk about ...their pet...a photo...a toy on the floor...a magazine on the table...showing interest in their TV program...what they are eating. Have something in your pocket. Wear a colourful necklace, earrings, scarf, brooch or bright clothing. Be playful. ..play boo with a 1 year old. Sing to a child on a swing. Look at a flap book with a 2 year old. Play “Round and Round the Garden”. cups of tea and eat sand cakes! How can this help?
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