Question

Explain 1 behavioral problem among children that faced by nursery or preschooler teacher and explain how preschooler teacher manage it.

Answer 1

Behavioural problem among preschoolers

The nail biting is one of the most significant behavioural problem during preschool age

Nail biting is bad oral habit especially beyond 4years

It's the sign of tension and self punishment to cope

With hostile feelings .

It may continue upto adolescent

The child may bite all 10fingers or specific one

The bite may involve cuticle Or skin margin of the nail bed or surrounding tissues.

Explain how preschooler teacher manage it.

• The child hand to be kept with Play or creative activity.
• The punishment should be avoided
• The child should be praised for well kept hand by breaking the habit to maintain self confidence.
• The application of nail polish or light cotton mitten as a reminder.
• Advice the parents to increase calcium rich foods intake.
• Use reward system for child if they are not repeating nail biting
• Teach the child to effective way of manage stressful situation by taking deep breath,squeezing their muscles tightly and slowely as well as doing mindful activities.