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One year olds have a short attention span. They may participate in activities
only briefly. Encourage them but do not insist that they stay with an activity
longer than they choose. Older one year olds will “stick with it” longer than
younger ones.
Look at a board book of babies’ faces with the children such as Baby Faces by
DK Publishing or Peek a Boo or Smile! by Rebecca Grobel Intrater. Name and
describe the feelings shown by the babies in the book.
One year olds display their feelings with actions because they do not know
any other way to do so. Sometimes these feelings can be intense and they may
throw things or hit another child. Describe the child’s feelings and set clear
limits calmly—“You are angry, Bobby. We can not throw toys when we get
angry.” Then redirect the child to another activity or to sit quietly with you
for a few minutes while he calms down.
Watch the children carefully and try to intervene before they act inappropriately.
If you see a child getting angry, for example, try to help her solve the
problem before she acts out her anger.
One year olds are easy to redirect. If you see a child getting frustrated, offer
him something else to do that you know he will enjoy.
Do not expect one year olds to share. Have several of the same type of toy to
avoid conflicts. If one child wants to play with the same toy as another, offer
one of them a similar toy instead.
Do activities with one year olds individually or with two or three children. You
might begin an activity with one child and invite another child to join you.
You can expect one year olds to play by themselves or next to one another
child rather than playing “together.”
Greet each child by name when they arrive, and say goodbye when they
leave. Encourage the other children to say “hi” and “bye” and learn each
others’ names.
Remember that you are a role model in helping children learn to play together
and resolve conflicts. They will imitate your actions, tone of voice, and the
words you say to other children and adults.
Maintain a calm atmosphere in your classroom. Strong emotions can be
frightening to the children.