Understanding Challenging Behavior in Young Children
When a provider has a concern about a child’s behavior, it is important to consider what may be influencing the behavior. In this video, early childhood teachers, home child care providers, and experts discuss some of the possible influences of children’s behavior and how to respond objectively.
Influences of Children's Behavior:
3:02 - Medical, Physical, and Sensory Needs
4:13 - Developmental Stage
5:53 - Individual Differences and Temperament
6:56 - Family Culture
8:50 - Classroom and Home Environment
10:58 - Learning New Behaviors
12:54 - Significant Emotional Needs
11:22 - Toddler Throwing Ball
Copyright 2015 by the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood. This video was developed by the Center for Early Childhood Education at Eastern Connecticut State University. It may not be used for commercial purposes and may not be edited or adapted without written permission from the Center for Early Childhood Education.
The Center for Early Childhood Education thanks the Child Health and Development Institute of Connecticut for their collaboration on this project, and the Connecticut Association of Infant Mental Health and the Early Childhood Consultation Partnership for their consultation. Thanks also to the teachers, providers, and administrators who participated in focus groups to inform the content of this video.
This video may only be used for educational purposes.