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TTS Talking Early Years

Episode 10 | Supporting Big Changes with Richard Knight & Julie Pearson

Jun 20, 2024
Richard Knight, a representative from the Early Years Alliance, and Julie Pearson, an advocate for helping children through significant changes, dive into the challenges children face during transitions. They discuss making these changes exciting by using positive language and familiar transitional objects, like cuddly toys. The duo emphasizes the importance of building trustful relationships between parents and educators. They also explore how to navigate emotional responses, using visuals and digital tools to ease anxiety for families and children.
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Quick takeaways

  • Creating a supportive transition involves using familiar objects and visuals to ease children's anxiety about new environments.
  • Establishing strong communication with parents is essential for understanding children's emotional needs during significant life changes.

Deep dives

Understanding Major Transitions in Early Years

Transitioning from one educational setting to another, such as moving schools or changing rooms within a preschool, is significant for children. These transitions are often preceded by smaller changes, and many families might not realize how such adjustments can affect children's emotional well-being. For instance, the introduction of a new sibling can create a sense of insecurity for older children as they adjust to sharing attention and space. Acknowledging these larger changes helps practitioners understand that children might carry the stress from these transitions into their learning environment.

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