Understand the impact of health and well-being on babies and young children’s development
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Case Study
Ben and Harry are playing together happily building dens in the nursery garden. They work together to build Harry’s den first, using seat cushions from the bench in their playground and the underneath of the bench as a tunnel lining the ground with the seat cushions. As they construct Harry’s den an argument breaks out between them about the materials they’re using for Harry’s den that results in Ben pushing over Harry’s den and walking off leaving Harry standing next to his broken den in tears.
An older child in the nursery comforts Harry and a practitioner who has been observing their play talks to both of them. A few minutes later they smile at each other and both return to playing in Harry’s den
- How has the practitioner supported the resilience of both children?
- Why is learning resilience important to young children?
It is rare that there is just one way to respond to a scenario or situation, so do not consider that the response you have chosen to this scenario will be judged as right or wrong. Share your scenario with a work colleague and ask them to tell you if they think you have responded appropriately. Ask them to challenge your response if necessary. You do not need to submit this task for assessment unless asked to do so by your tutor.