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IDEAS FOR CREATING A RELAXING ENVIRONMENT
AND INSPIRING PROSOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
By Anitha Senthi
smile. Adults caring for youngsters
Creating a peaceful mind is the can set the emotional tone of the
backbone of a peaceful environment. space. If adults are positive, caring,
The idea of tolerance for what is and attentive, the environment
right and intolerance towards wrong within the room will begin to reflect
is the key to maintain peace. this.
Consider simple additions, like
displaying family photos, class
photos, children's art/projects, and a
welcome sign. Incorporate other
home-like additions, like warm
lighting and comfy materials
(pillows, blankets, comfortable
chairs). The environment will reflect
Children have the chance to listen to each child also because of the group,
and see many unsettling, often and also convey a way of home.
violent images through television,
newspapers, radio, and electronic GROUP WORK
games. As caregivers to young
children, what can we do to make Children got to feel a part of a
peaceful environments that children gaggle or family. Provide group
need? times like eating times, project
times, and meeting times.
WELCOME
It's in these groups that children will
Think of how you are feeling become conscious of one another
entering an area of individuals. Once and gain a way of the category as an
you are greeted warmly, it conveys a entire.
positive atmosphere; someone cares
that you simply are there. For
example, Greeting children by their
name and looking at eye level with a
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