Wheelybug
23-01-2012, 09:44 PM
Hi,
I have a 13 month old who for example, will pick up puzzle pieces from the puzzle table walk off with them and drop them as soon as he spots something else that catches his attention. He does this with all the toys and resources all day long. The other children go to use things and all the bits are all over the place and I feel like I am spending all day putting things back together. My question is should I be trying to discourage this behaviour? I know it is part of normal development and I don't have a problem with children combining different resources within my setting when following their interests, but his behaviour is affecting the other children's experiences in my setting. Should I be trying to stop it or should I allow it to continue. Would be really grateful for any advice!
I have a 13 month old who for example, will pick up puzzle pieces from the puzzle table walk off with them and drop them as soon as he spots something else that catches his attention. He does this with all the toys and resources all day long. The other children go to use things and all the bits are all over the place and I feel like I am spending all day putting things back together. My question is should I be trying to discourage this behaviour? I know it is part of normal development and I don't have a problem with children combining different resources within my setting when following their interests, but his behaviour is affecting the other children's experiences in my setting. Should I be trying to stop it or should I allow it to continue. Would be really grateful for any advice!