Teaching toddlers about personal space

[Zoomie]

specifically my DD.

she loves to welcome the children in the morning, but it is getting too much.

Been reading up a bit, and will do a bit of role play with her, but any other suggestions.

BTW, DD is 2.75

[sarah707]

You could try her with a story... written for her and starring her and talking about what to do in the morning.

In the morning xx arrives - picture of child arriving

xx says 'good morning xx' - picture of your child waving

xx says 'are you coming to play?' - picture of your child sitting with a toy

That sort of thing might help.

It's called a social story and they are used a lot in schools for all different ages, just fit the words to suit the problem

[PRINCESSDAISYFLOWER]

I will be watching the replies to this as i have a 3 1/2 yr old mindee who is constantly in other childrens faces

[jumpinjen]

My children are always excited at the door in the morning when the others arrive.... i suggest that they go off into the lounge to play and there is more space there and as soon as a game begins (usually instantly) then space is no longer an issue. perhaps you could set something up ready as your daughter is younger. I think it's quite sweet that she is so excited to see the others. You could choose a phrase and always use the same one to remind her to give the other children some space?

jenni x

[watgem]

I love this idea Sarah! could you give us some more info rmation on social stories please? or signpst us to some information? thanks

[clio0602]

My DD 2.5 is the same mindees can't even get through the door as she's jumping up and down and talking to them lol

Social story idea sounds a great!!!

[Zoomie]

You could try her with a story... written for her and starring her and talking about what to do in the morning.

In the morning xx arrives - picture of child arriving

xx says 'good morning xx' - picture of your child waving

xx says 'are you coming to play?' - picture of your child sitting with a toy

That sort of thing might help.

It's called a social story and they are used a lot in schools for all different ages, just fit the words to suit the problem

Excellent idea.

Where would the world of childminders be without Sarah ?

Thank you

[little miss chatterbox]

my children are just the same but they are much older!!! always wanting to carry the children (which i don't allow!) and always wanting to be the ones to play with them!!!

wonder if social stories will help them too!!!