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Accepts not getting what he or she wants sometimes 
Description:
Pupil accepts not getting what he/she wants on some occasions.
| Early years skill: | Managing feelings and behaviour |
| Early years typical range: | 30-50m |
| P-scales/Curriculum skill: | PSHE and Citizenship |
| P-scales/Curriculum level: | P7 |
| TAP skill: | Social Interaction |
| TAP level: | TAP42 |
| Pre/Nat. Curriculum Area: | not specified |
| Pre/Nat. Curiculum Standard: | not specified |
| Section: | Early Years (0-5yrs) info; Primary (5-11yrs) info |
| Activity/strategy name and materials required | How to do the activity | Key principles for doing the activity and comments |
|---|---|---|
| Turn taking in a circle Selection of highly motivating toys Squeeze ball/sponge | 1. Sit the children in a circle and take toys out of a bag. The child is allowed first choice of toys on the first occasion that toys are taken out of the bag but on subsequent occasions will have to wait. A squeeze ball or sponge may help a child to wait by giving the child something to fiddle with while they wait. 2. While the child is waiting for a go with a desirable toy praise good waiting. 3. Gradually extend the time the child must wait. | |
| Sharing desk equipment during class. 'First......then' card - example Desk equipment e.g. glue, scissors, rulers. | ||
| Situations where the child has to accept not having his/her own way straight away. A short 'story' specially written to explain the behaviour that is wanted in the situation. | Writing short stories to explain difficult situations and to help children manage their behaviour is a technique developed by Carol Grey. The stories are called Social Stories. Her books about writing social stories and how to use them include: 'My Social Story Book' and 'New Social Story Book'. |
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