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Researcher Dr. Stanley Greenspan in his book Playground Politics describes three distinct phases children pass through during the school-age years. As they pass through these phases, children move from a preschool focus on fantasy and feelings to being more logical and able to reason, learn, and control their impulses. These important skills are used by children in their life at school, their relationships with parents and other family members, and in sports and other community activities.
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Children ages 5 to 7 are fascinated by super heroes and heroines and imagine they too have special powers. Most of the time children at this stage know the difference between reality and fantasy; however, they may be afraid of scary figures such as witches, robbers, or monsters. Be available to listen to children who want to discuss their fears. Ask them follow-up questions to help them develop their own strategies for handling fears.
Children in this stage still rely on their families as sources of security but they also work and play with other children. Through play, they express feelings, use creativity, and make sense of the world. Friendships are important. Some children have a special friend who is the object of much attention and affection. Children in this age group are likely to seek your attention and affection. They like to feel close to adults and enjoy your participation in their games and play.
Children in this stage still rely on their families as sources of security but they also work and play with other children. Through play, they express feelings, use creativity, and make sense of the world. Friendships are important. Some children have a special friend who is the object of much attention and affection. Children in this age group are likely to seek your attention and affection. They like to feel close to adults and enjoy your participation in their games and play.
At this stage, many children are defining what it means to be a boy or a girl. You should have a wide variety of books that depict males and females in positive, non-stereotypical ways. You can also be a positive model for children in the program by encouraging children to try all activities, commenting positively and doing a variety of tasks.
Children are also beginning to feel and handle a variety of emotions such as anger, jealousy, love, guilt and competitiveness. They also experience empathy: feeling and acting concerned when another person is upset or hurt and sharing another person’s happiness and excitement.
Children are also beginning to feel and handle a variety of emotions such as anger, jealousy, love, guilt and competitiveness. They also experience empathy: feeling and acting concerned when another person is upset or hurt and sharing another person’s happiness and excitement.
The course does not "save" your progress. Use the checklist provided to track your progress, and click on the link in the menu to return to where you left off in the training.
