Helping Little People With Big Emotions

Which of the following behaviors is typical in preschoolers?

• Extreme aggression

• Some biting and hitting

• Extreme fear or anxiety

• Lack of interest in social interaction

Which of the following is a core belief when helping a child with challenging behavior?

• Children do well when they can.

• Children only misbehave to get attention.

• Challenging behavior is a sign of a bad child.

• Children should be punished for misbehaving.

What is the first step in helping a child with challenging behaviors?

• Punishing the child

• Ignoring the behavior

• Regulating your own emotions

• Immediately addressing the behavior

What is the goal of co-regulation with a child?

• To control the child's behavior

• To make the child feel ashamed

• To make the child feel safe and heard

• To make the child stop misbehaving

What is the purpose of a calm down corner in the classroom or home?

• To punish children for misbehaving

• To help children self-regulate and cope with emotions

• To isolate children from their peers

• To create a space for children to escape from teachers and parents

What is the importance of routine and structure for children with challenging behaviors?

• It helps prevent and manage challenging behaviors

• It makes the teacher's job easier

• It teaches children to be more organized

• It makes the classroom look more professional

Which of the following is a helpful way to respond to a child who is whining?

• Telling the child to stop whining

• Ignoring the child

• Encouraging the child to use their strong voice

• Yelling at the child

When a child hurts another child, who should you check in with first?

• The child who did the hurting

• The child who saw what happened

• The child who got hurt

• The child who cries louder