Watch this Video (I suggest completing this handout while watching the video)
Complete the Identifying Temperament handout
Answer the questions below:
- What is temperament?
- Why is it important for early childhood educators to know a child’s temperament type?
- How are the temperament types different?
- How can teachers support children with temperament types that are:
- Easy-going/ flexible
- Active/ Always-on-the-Go/ Feisty
- Cautious/ Slow-to-Warm-Up/ Quiet/ Fearful
- What is your temperament type? Where did you put your initials for each of the 9 temperament traits (right, center, left, between the right & center, between the left & center)?
- What did you learn about yourself completing the handout?
- What do you wish your teachers knew about your temperament when you were young?
Reply to 2 other comments!
1. Temperament consists of the individual differences in emotion, motor activation and attentional reaction to stimuli. It describes the way in which a child approaches and reacts to the world. Temperament shapes children’s outcomes and influences the way they interact with their environment and how adults and children respond to them.
2 its important for early childhood educators to know a child’s temperament type because
it helps caregivers better understand children’s individual differences. When early childhood educators understand temperament, then they’ll be able to plan ahead.. caregivers can learn how to help children express their preferences, desires, and feelings appropriately.
3. The temperament types are different because there is Sanguine which is (enthusiastic, active, and social) then theres Choleric, here we see (short-tempered, fast, and irritable) next we have Melancholic (analytical, wise, and quiet) and Phlegmatic , (relaxed and peaceful) all these types emotions and moods.
4.teachers support children with temperament types that are:
Easy-going/ flexible – by communicating and getting to know the children , engage with the children, invest time
Active/ Always-on-the-Go/ Feisty – here establish a time frame throughout the day where you can speak with the child/ren. They mist likely need to talk and by doing this you can help the child be more at ease. Speaking and interacting with the child might work.
Cautious/ Slow-to-Warm-Up/ Quiet/ Fearful – children who are more on the timid side will be a little more challenging. But start off by finding out the child’s interest, then incorporate it into the lesson, this will help the child open up.
5. My temperament trait is Persistence , and Sensitivity , easy going and flexible. I’m a go getter , if I set a goal I have to achieve it .
6. I learned that in my time of working with children I’ve seen temperament traits in the children that I have worked with. Now I am more aware of it and how better to address it
7. Growing up i wish my teachers were more attractive, in my younger days I was Slow-to-Warm-Up/ Quiet , and I wish they would have invested more time, I think it would of help me in the long run. It wasn’t till H.S that I became more open.
Hi Emily,
great details with video #4
HI Emily,
I find it sad that during this specific assignment we are having to think back to a place where maybe we weren’t comfortable. Looking back I would make a lot of changes but at the same time I’m not sure if I would be the same person as I am today if my teachers would have paid me a little more attention.
Hi Emily. I enjoyed reading your ideas on how to support children based on their temperament type. I really liked your idea for the Active/ Always-on-the-Go/ Feisty child, and how you set time aside throughout the day to talk to them. I believe the is important because you can maybe get to the root of their frustration or teach them how to be open and voice their thoughts.
What is temperament?
The he way in which we approach and react to the world. It it is our personal “style”. Temperament influences a child’s behavior and they way they interact with others.
Why is it important for early childhood educators to know a child’s temperament type?
It can guide educators to identify strengths and the support they need to succeed in their relationships and environments. Identifying a Childs temperament can help educators to find alternatives for the child in a school setting. It at also helps to know their temperament to better prepare then at any specific time that may be challenging for them.
How are the temperament types different?
The temperaments are different by the way the kids need attention. They are also different since some kids may be more outgoing, need time to warm up, or just have a very difficult time around others. They are also different by the way they treat other, and how they express themselves. Some kids may be more open to trying new activities than others, some kids may need to walk though step by step and still require support from a caregiver.
How can teachers support children with temperament types that are:
Easy-going/ flexible
Checking in on the kids from time to time to make sure they don’t get lost in the groups. Give them attention even when they are’t verbally asking or it. Comment on what they are doing, make them feel like they are visible to you. Watch for body language suggesting they are seeking for ones attention. Keep a close eye to make sure other kids aren’t taking advantage of them.
Active/ Always-on-the-Go/ Feisty
We can support by showing empathy followed by redirection into something different. We can support them by showing them different options to draw their attention else where. Showing unconditional love to them and assuring them you are there to help and try to guide them.
Cautious/ Slow-to-Warm-Up/ Quiet/ Fearful
Takes things slow, introduce new things step by step. We can support them by letting them stay close to us to find comfort and guidance. After child is at the activity happy and not upset we can provide support by staying with them for a bit to help with them feeling secure.
What is your temperament type? Where did you put your initials for each of the 9 temperament traits (right, center, left, between the right & center, between the left & center)?
Activity- between the right
Distractibility – between the left & center
Intensity- center
Regularity- center
Sensitivity- left
Approachability- center (depends on situations and settings)
Adaptability- center (depends on situations and settings)
Persistence- left
Mood- center, again this Deeply depends on the situation. I am a very patient person, even more when I am very patient about something in specific. I like to be as positive as possible but I am an observant person in many situations and will have a more serious manner.
What did you learn about yourself completing the handout?
I learned that I don’t fall under just one type of temperament, I am a bit of al three. Depending of the situation my reactions may be completely different.
What do you wish your teachers knew about your temperament when you were young?
I wish my teachers new to let me warm up a little more or that I was asking for attention/reassurance. I would have also liked them to know that I tend to get easily distracted, and I am very very sensitive to sounds, touch and taste, smells and temperature changes, my attitude can change drastically because of this. I would also like for them to know how hard I try to accomplish things, even when I don’t show my frustration in the process. Being guided or even complemented in my efforts would have made a big difference.
Hi Maria, I really enjoyed reading your responses. I completely agree it wasn’t always a comfortable situation. I wish my teachers would have made a little more time. And not just write me off as timid
Hi Emily,
Thank You!! If you go into education you know you can make a difference knowing what you know now.
I like your all answer
1. What is temperament?
The way in which a child approaches and reacts to the world. It’s a personal style. It’s a child behavior and the way they interacts with others and their environment.
2. Why is it important for early childhood educators to know a child’s temperament type?
It’s important because it helps caregivers understand children’s individual differences. By understanding temperament caregivers can learn how to help children express their preferences, desires and feelings appropriately.
3. How are the temperament types different?
Temperament types are different because there is Sanguine which is (enthusiastic active and social) then there’s Choleric, here we see (short-tempered, fast, and irritable) next we have melancholic (analytical, wise, and quiet) and Phlegmatic, (relaxed and peaceful) all these types emotions and moods.
4. How can teachers support children with temperament types that are:
1. Easy-going/ flexible- Observe the children, then interact with them to get to know them more.
2. Active/ Always-on-the-Go/ Feisty-Communicate with the child, speak to the child in a gentle way.
3. Cautious/ Slow-to-Warm-Up/ Quiet/ Fearful- Try breaking the ice, speak in a positive way. Show the child things he like in order to break the ice.
5. What is your temperament type? Where did you put your initials for each of the 9 temperament traits (right, center, left, between the right & center, between the left & center)?
My temperament is Persistence, and Mood. I get frustrated very easy. More times I’m in mood. At times I’m neither happy nor sad. My facial expression is not pleasing I have heard, but I’m a very nice person.
6. What did you learn about yourself completing the handout?
I learned temperament helps children learn quickly; some traits, like activity, can strain a child’s ability to sit still in classroom.
7. What do you wish your teachers knew about your temperament when you were young?
Growing up I wish teachers knew that I had I was ready and willing to do my work.
Hi Keneshia,
Im just like you with #5 question. I get upset very frustrated.
Hi Keneshia,
I do too like your response for question 5. I sometimes may look like I am mean or in a bad mood, but I’m really not. People have taken this as me being mean or not approachable. But once someone gives me an opportunity they see who I really am.
I wish more of the population knew about temperament types.
Hi Keneshia,
I liked your answer for #6. I think temperament can definitely impact a child’s learning and as educators its important for us to know how we can help.
I like your response to question #4 because you gave easy, simple ways to support each temperament type.
Answer the questions below:
1. What is temperament?
2. Why is it important for early childhood educators to know a child’s temperament type?
3. How are the temperament types different?
4. How can teachers support children with temperament types that are:
1. Easy-going/ flexible
2. Active/ Always-on-the-Go/ Feisty
3. Cautious/ Slow-to-Warm-Up/ Quiet/ Fearful
5. What is your temperament type? Where did you put your initials for each of the 9 temperament traits (right, center, left, between the right & center, between the left & center)?
6. What did you learn about yourself completing the handout?
7. What do you wish your teachers knew about your temperament when you were young?
1. What is temperament?
Answer: Temperament consists of a Childs differences in emotion, motor activation and attentional reaction to stimuli. Temperament shapes children’s outcomes and influences the way they interact with their environment and how adults and children respond to them
2. Why is it important for early childhood educators to know a child’s temperament type?
Answer: Its important for easy childhood educators to know a Childs temperament type because you get a better understand how young children react and relate to the world around them.
3. How are the temperament types different?
Answer:
Sanguine (enthusiastic, active, and social)
Choleric (short-tempered, fast, and irritable)
Melancholic (analytical, wise, and quiet)
Phlegmatic (relaxed and peaceful)
4. How can teachers support children with temperament types that are:
1. Easy-going/ flexible
2. Active/ Always-on-the-Go/ Feisty
3. Cautious/ Slow-to-Warm-Up/ Quiet/ Fearful
Answer:
1. Easy-going/flexible – interact with them, get them to trust you, speak with them.
2. Active/Always-on-the-go/Feisty – Be gentle with them , speak to them in a softly manner and always hear them out
3. Cautious/ Slow-to-Warm-Up/ Quiet/ Fearful – Build a trust bond with them first, speak them in a softy manner, introduce new things step by step.
5. What is your temperament type? Where did you put your initials for each of the 9 temperament traits (right, center, left, between the right & center, between the left & center)?
Answer:
Activity- center (depends on what I’m doing)
Distractibility – between the left & center
Intensity- center
Regularity- center
Sensitivity- right
Approachability- center
Adaptability- center
Persistence- left
Mood- center
6. What did you learn about yourself completing the handout?
Answer: That I’m still the same person. I would think I would grow out of personalities traits but I haven’t
7. What do you wish your teachers knew about your temperament when you were young?
Answer: Don’t put me in the center of attention. Let me be in my own little world. It was always me being shown off or called on. I really did not like that. Some of my teachers just didn’t me comfortable enough.
Hi Janate,
Do you think it helped you when teachers put you on the spot? I would hate that too but it forced me to stay focused and attentive
hi janate, I also don’t like be put on the spot, that happened to me very often as well.
I really enjoyed your responses.
I agree with your answer to #7 because the same thing used to happen to me and I witness teachers do that a lot and I never think it is helpful especially for a child who really does not like to be constantly picked on.
1. What is temperament?
Temperament describes the way a child acts or approaches things, it influences their behavior or the way they act towards other people.
2. Why is it important for early childhood educators to know a child’s temperament type?\
It is important for an early childhood educator to know what a child’s temperament is like because it can help caregivers better understand the individual child.
3. How are the temperament types different?
-Easy-going/ flexible- they have regular routines, positive moods, quick to adapt to change, low sensitivity and low intensity
-Active/ Always-on-the-Go/ Feisty- active, intense emotions and feelings, easily distracted, moody
-Cautious/ Slow-to-Warm-Up/ Quiet/ Fearful- slow to adapt and withdrawn
4. How can teachers support children with temperament types that are:
1. Easy-going/ flexible- Check in on child frequently, provide special attention. They are usually not the type to voice distress, but it is important they know you are present for them
2. Active/ Always-on-the-Go/ Feisty- be flexible and patient with child. They might experience more intense emotions
3. Cautious/ Slow-to-Warm-Up/ Quiet/ Fearful- make sure you approach slowly, make sure that you provide more preparation to changes that may be happening
5. What is your temperament type? Where did you put your initials for each of the 9 temperament traits (right, center, left, between the right & center, between the left & center)?
I think my temperament type is Active-feisty- always on the go.
Activity level: High (left)
Distractibility; High (left)
Intensity; Medium (middle)
Regularity; Closer to high (between left and center)
Sensitivity; High (left)
Approachability; High approachability (right)
Adaptability; High adaptability (right)
Persistence; Medium (middle)
Mood; Positive mood (right)
6. What did you learn about yourself completing the handout?
I learned that I am an active, always on the go, feisty person. I also learned that I adapt to change well and am eager to approach new situations and people.
7. What do you wish your teachers knew about your temperament when you were young?
When I was young, I was always a talkative, active, and disruptive child. I wish teachers would have understood that this was part of my temperament and had more patience with me and worked with me more so I could control my emotions and feelings.
I found this very helpful
we are the same type
what is temperament ?
temperament is the way a child reacts or approaches situations.
why is it important for early childhood educators to know childs temperament types?
its important because they will then know how to react to or control a childs behavior
how are the temperaments different?
easy going- having a regular routine and great moods
active/ always on go- more of a intense motion
cautious- good preparation
what is your temperaments type? where did you put your initial for each 9?
right center, left, between the left, between the right, left
distractibility high left
regularity between left and middle center
sensitivity high left
mood right
adaptablity high right
activity high left
approach high right
what did you learn about your completing handout?
i learn that im an going person and more so active and willing to put myself in new situations
what do you wish your teachers knew about your temperament when you where young?
That i actually wasn’t a handful and had more patience and better understanding
This is perfection and I’m happy I can learn some new information from this
Hey Delesah, I agree with your answer to the last question. A lot of teachers never took the time to actually understand their students, they didn’t have the patience or the empathy which caused them to label their students as troubled or a handful.
I like your last response sometimes teachers do misunderstand who we are where we come from and the cause and effects of our actions. It is the teachers job to evaluate us and to better help us become better members of society in the future.
What is temperament?
It’s similar to a personality. Some children don’t like to be held and some do.
Why is it important for early childhood educators to know a child’s temperament type?
Because you have to know how to hold the child and take care of it. If you want to be a teacher you have to know how to work with kids.
How are the temperament types different?
Some are cheerful and some are not.
How can teachers support children with temperament types that are:
Easy-going/ flexible
Teachers can give them attention even when they are not looking for it.
Active/ Always-on-the-Go/ Feisty
The teacher can train the child until the child knows how to behave. Teachers can also redirect attention to the child.
Cautious/ Slow-to-Warm-Up/ Quiet/ Fearful
The teacher can say look at it, touch it and be encouraging.
What is your temperament type? Where did you put your initials for each of the 9 temperament traits (right, center, left, between the right & center, between the left & center)?
My temperament is easygoing/flexible because I like to help the kids, I like to watch the kids, and be careful with them.
What did you learn about yourself completing the handout?
I learned a lot of patience, and that you have to have a lot of patience with kids.
What do you wish your teachers knew about your temperament when you were young?
I wish my teachers knew how to calm me down and help me interact with other people, and not be afraid
hey Shayna,
i like your response to questiom #7 because i totally agree not all teachers can deal with calming somone down and helping a child become more social maybe you can do that and teach that to others.good work!
Hey Shayna, I like your answers to the last two questions because I like to see how my classmates personally connect to the lessons. I can only hope that teachers start to become more understanding and learn how to interact with and help different types of children.
1. What is temperament?
Temperament describes how children approach and react to the world around them.
2. Why is it important for early childhood educators to know a child’s temperament type?
Temperament is important because it helps educators better understand children’s differences. By understanding temperament, educators can learn how to help children express their preferences, desires, and feelings appropriately. Educators can use their understanding of temperament to avoid blaming themselves or a child for reactions that are normal for that particular child.
3. How are the temperament types different?
Temperament types are different based on the level of activity; adaptability to daily routines; responses to new situations, mood, the intensity of reactions, sensitivity to what’s going on around, how quickly they can adapt to changes, and how distractible and persistent they might be when engaging in an activity.
4. How can teachers support children with temperament types that are:
*Easy-going/ flexible: Teachers should check-in often with the child and initiate communication about their emotions. Since they are less likely to demand attention and make their needs or distress known, teachers can use language to develop her awareness and understanding of their emotions, feelings, and reactions. Teachers should make sure the child knows that their feelings and preferences are recognized and validated. Teachers should encourage them to seek help when they need it, and work with her to communicate his feelings and needs to others.
*Active/ Always-on-the-Go/ Feisty: Teachers should be flexible and patient during interactions with children with this temperament. A feisty child can experience intense emotions and reactions. Teachers should provide areas and opportunities for them to make choices, and engage them in gross-motor and active play to expend high energy levels. Teachers should provide a peaceful environment to help them calm themselves and transition from playtime to rest or naptime. When preparing children for transitions, teachers should make sure that the child hears and understands what will happen next to ensure smooth transitions throughout the day. Teachers should stay calm when faced with the child’s intense emotions and reassure them by acknowledging her feelings, and also point out to them when they are calm so they can learn to recognize their emotions on their own.
*Cautious/ Slow-to-Warm-Up/ Quiet/ Fearful: Teachers should provide additional preparation and support for new situations or people who become part of their environment. Set up a predictable environment and stick to a clear routine. Use pictures and language to remind them of what will happen next. Drop-off and pick-up might also require extra time from you to support the cautious child. Give children who are cautious ample time to establish relationships with new children or to get comfortable in new situations.
5. What is your temperament type? Where did you put your initials for each of the 9 temperament traits (right, center, left, between the right & center, between the left & center)?
Activity level- Between left and center
Distractablity- Between left and center
Regularity- Between left and center
Sensitivity- Between right and center
Approachability- center
Adaptability- center
Persistence- Between right and center
Mood- Center
My temperament type is always on the go/ active feisty.
6. What did you learn about yourself completing the handout?
I learned that my temperament type is always on the go/ active feisty. I thought my temperament would be flexible/ easy because I thought of myself as flexible and easy. Knowing my temperament type and reading about always on the go/ active feisty temperament I realize that this type does describe me more. I used to think that I was a calm easy-going child and I now realize that I was a bit more stubborn than I thought.
7. What do you wish your teachers knew about your temperament when you were young?
I wish my teachers would have understood that feisty children might need a peaceful environment to help them calm themselves and transition from playtime to rest or naptime because I remember having trouble transitioning and resting during nap time. When I was into what I was doing I would not want to stop to transition.
hey Kenneth
good job because your responses are very detailed and express everything your trying to get across very well
*Intensity- center
Hi Kenneth. I enjoyed reading your ideas on how to support children based off their temperament type. I enjoyed the Active/ Always-on-the-Go/ Feisty one and how you decided on providing a peaceful environment to help calm themselves. This is great because it can help reduce conflict, and teach children that there is a way to detach yourself from negative feelings
I thought the same about my temperament I don’t think I am active and feisty, I am only outspoken with people I know otherwise I am very quiet. I think that I am an easy person to speak to and that I am flexible so I don’t agree with this handout and I suppose I am not the only one who feels this way.
1.What is temperament?
-Its the way a child approaches and reacts to the world.
2.Why is it important for early childhood educators to know a child’s temperament type?
-Its important because temperament influnces a child’s behavior and the way a interacts with others and knowing can hekp educators identify the child’s strengths and help support there need to succee in buidling relationships and environments.
3.How are the temperament types different?
-The temperament types are differnt because the level of activities, daily routines,mood, and changes are differnt for each child.
4.How can teachers support children with temperament types that are:
1.Easy-going/ flexible-By tending to the child,making sure the child as a constant habits,and keep the child making the child use to change
2.Active/ Always-on-the-Go/ Feisty-paying close attention to what they do, try new things slowly, and support them always
3.Cautious/ Slow-to-Warm-Up/ Quiet/ Fearful- taking things slow, comfort them, and try differnt new things
5.What is your temperament type? Where did you put your initials for each of the 9 temperament traits (right, center, left, between the right & center, between the left & center)?
-Activity- between the right
Distractibility – between the left & center
Intensity- center
Regularity- center
Sensitivity- left
Approachability- center
Adaptability- right
Persistence- left
Mood- center
6.What did you learn about yourself completing the handout?
-I learn that now that im older is about time and place and whos around me and whats going that determines my temperament.
7.What do you wish your teachers knew about your temperament when you were young?
I wish they knew who to comfort and guide more because thats very important and can have a impact and change the temperament of someone.
What is temperament?
Temperament is an individual’s characteristic level of emotional excitability or intensity. It is a set of inborn traits that organize the child’s approach to the world. Temperament is a set of inborn traits that organize the child’s approach to the world. They are instrumental in the development of the child’s distinct personality. These traits also determine how the child goes about learning about the world around him. These traits appear to be relatively stable from birth.
Why is it important for early childhood educators to know a child’s temperament type?
To know temperament is important because teachers can better understand children’s individual differences. Teachers can learn how to support and help children depending on their preferences, desires and feelings appropriately when the teacher understands temperament.
How are the temperament types different?
The temperament types are different which remains throughout an individual’s life. It depends on the characteristic patterns like behavior, feelings and thoughts, the temperament types are different. Temperament is a basic inherited style whereas personality is acquired on top of the temperament.
How can teachers support children with temperament types that are:
Easy-going/ flexible
Teachers can support a flexible child who is looking for opportunities to interact and tune in to their emotional needs.
Active/ Always-on-the-Go/ Feisty
Teachers can support giving reasons for the way things are done will help avoid arbitrary rules and ensure that the child understands the necessity for the rules that do exist because feisty children need preparation for changes in their lives and even the transitions that naturally occur such as sleeping and eating habits. This is helpful for all children, but it’s especially important to the feisty child since her natural clock is less likely to be set.
Cautious/ Slow-to-Warm-Up/ Quiet/ Fearful
Teachers can support Fearful children by giving love and trust, watching every time their emotion and body language such as a flushed face, finger biting, or crying, it means the teacher needs to change that situation or environment. Before any change to this children routine, it is helpful to review these. When changes occur, teachers need time to watch, with ‘invitations’ to join in when fearful children feel comfortable.
What is your temperament type? Where did you put your initials for each of the 9 temperament traits (right, center, left, between the right & center, between the left & center)?
My temperament type is Active or feisty.
Activity level: High (right)
Distractibility; low
Intensity; high (center)
Regularity; high (left)
Sensitivity; medium (center)
Approachability; medium (center)
Adaptability; High (right)
Persistence; high (center)
Mood; Positive mood (center)
What did you learn about yourself completing the handout?
I learned about myself. I’m active, fussy and have intense positive or negative reactions to a variety of situations. And also, I have irregular sleeping and eating habits. So, I’m Active or feisty.
What do you wish your teachers knew about your temperament when you were young?
I wish they would do more than take care of me.
What is temperament?
Temperament is like our personality and varies from individual. It’s how we react and interact with the world around us.
Why is it important for early childhood educators to know a child’s temperament type?
It is important to know a child’s temperament type because it gives us a better understanding as to how the children are and how to approach them. By learning their temperament, we can find unique ways to help teach them how to express themselves and how to react and interact with the world and others.
How are the temperament types different?
When coming across children with different temperament types, you find that some children have different characteristics. Some children are naturally calmer than the others and then you have kids who are more irritable. Some children adapt quicker than others, are more emotional, are risk takers etc. Each temperament holds a different king of characteristic.
How can teachers support children with temperament types that are:
Easy-going/ flexible – Be attentive with the child. Make sure they have a buddy or two in the classroom to play with. Cheer them on during play, encourage play them with others.
Active/ Always-on-the-Go/ Feisty – Have different activities ready for them. Have activities that’ll keep them on their toes and give them chores around the classroom. Give them extra time to wind down. Pair them with a buddy.
Cautious/ Slow-to-Warm-Up/ Quiet/ Fearful – Always provide a safe environment. When giving the child something new to do, demonstrate it first, or do it with them so they know that it is safe. Be consistent with them, talk to them calmly and tell them that it’s okay. Reassure them that you are there for them.
What is your temperament type? Where did you put your initials for each of the 9 temperament traits (right, center, left, between the right & center, between the left & center)?
Activity Level – Between the right and center. (Situation dictates)
Distractibility – Right
Intensity – Center
Regularity – Between the right and centered (situation dictates)
Sensitivity – Between the right and center
Approachability – Between the right and center (Situation dictates)
Adaptability – Right
Persistence – Between Right and center
Mood – Between right and center
1. What did you learn about yourself completing the handout?
Doing this handout I have learned that I am generally relaxed and I’m willing to take on things without being irritable about change etc. I also enjoy organization, but situation does dictate, I can be a perfectionist in certain events. I also have a little bit of everything in me.
2. What do you wish your teachers knew about your temperament when you were young?
I wish they knew that I too was frustrated when someone would distract class or be disrespectful. I never laughed at those actions, I always got upset with and for the teachers. For the most part, I feel a lot of my teachers knew me very well.
What is temperament?
Temperament is a child’s approach to the world. It describes the way in which they react to the world and learn about the things that happen around them.
Why is it important for early childhood educators to know a child’s temperament type?
It is important for early childhood educators to know a child’s temperament type so they can act accordingly and know how to interact with the child based on their needs and the way they react to things or learn. Understanding a child’s temperament can help educators better how a child understands and relates to the world around them. Understanding a child’s temperaments can also help educators identify children’s strengths and what they need to succeed in the development of their social skills and environment.
How are the temperament types different?
The temperament types are different because they come with different characteristics and may require children to receive extra attention or different needs. There are three temperament types that children can be categorized into. Easy or flexible, active or feisty, or slow to warm or cautious.
How can teachers support children with temperament types that are:
Easy-going/ flexible- these types of children can be kept on a schedule, they need special attention because it is easy for them to get lost within the other children and not be as vocal with their needs. Occasionally check ups with easy-going children are important so that all their need are met.
Active/ Always-on-the-Go/ Feisty
Needs a caregiver who is empathetic, understanding, and can implement the redirection technique. Patience is also important with these types of children.
Cautious/ Slow-to-Warm-Up/ Quiet/ Fearful- these children need a designated caregiver, someone who has a lot of patience and is willing to take it slow with them so they can open up on their own time without force. It wouldn’t be ideal for these types of children to be in a setting where they get a different caregiver every other day or where there are too many children so they don’t get that extra attention.
What is your temperament type? Where did you put your initials for each of the 9 temperament traits (right, center, left, between the right & center, between the left & center)?
My temperament type is mostly easy-going/flexible.
Activity Level- I was between right and center
Distractibility- Far left
Intensity- center
Regularity- between right and center
Sensitivity- center
Approachability- between right and center
Adaptability- far right
Persistence- far right
Mood- far right
What did you learn about yourself completing the handout?
When completing this handout I learned that I can relate to some of the traits from each of the temperament types. While I think that can go for everyone I never really noticed that about myself. When I completed the handout I found myself saying that it all depends on how I’m feeling at the moment. I can be flexible and easy-going but I can be slow to warm up as well, it just depends on the day. Which is why it took me longer to answer the questions because I had to really think about it.
What do you wish your teachers knew about your temperament when you were young?
I wish my teachers where more interactive with me or the students in general. From what I remember they didn’t really give some students a chance and just labeled them troubled. Whether they were active/feisty or slow to warm up they didn’t take the time to get to know us as children and just made their mind up about us. However, those experiences taught me how important it is to get to know your students and develop relationships with each of them.
Hi Sydnie d
I agreed when you mentioned that it is important to know your students and develop relation ship with each one because that will help us as educator to have a better approach in helping them. and for the student it will be a great step in their development and thus in building their personality.
What is temperament?
Temperament is characterized by the behavior it is the indication of a person’s personality.
Why is it important for early childhood educators to know a child’s temperament type?
It is important for early childhood educators to know a child’s temperament type because it helps us understand how the child expresses their emotions and how to approach a child in order to reinforce positive behaviour.
How are the temperament types different?
There are different temperment types such as the easy flexible child , slow to warm up , and difficult
How can teachers support children with temperament types that are:
Easy-going/ flexible
Active/ Always-on-the-Go/ Feisty
Cautious/ Slow-to-Warm-Up/ Quiet/ Fearful
What is your temperament type? Where did you put your initials for each of the 9 temperament traits (right, center, left, between the right & center, between the left & center)?
Activity Level – Middle
Distractibility –Right
Intensity – Left
Regularity – Left
Sensitivity – Left
Approachability – Left
Adaptability – Right
Persistence – Left
Mood – Left
What did you learn about yourself completing the handout? I learned that I am considered active and feisty, even though I do not think that I am.
What do you wish your teachers knew about your temperament when you were young?
I wish that they knew I was easy-going and maybe feisty at times I was kind to everyone who spoke to me. I am not good at socializing with my peers I usually do not pursue friendships but I am a good friend and can be outspoken. I enjoy doing things alone and doing school work I just prefer to stay out of drama.
Arelis, I understand what you said in # 6, others think you are active and feisty, bot you think otherwise. You see yourself in a different way from how others see you. People will look at others and assume or even judge.
1. What is temperament?
Temperament is the traits that determine children’s behavior and reactions to the world. it is the characteristic that the child born with which does not easily accept changes and it is their personality style.
2. Why is it important for early childhood educators to know a child’s temperament type?
It is important for early childhood educators to know about child’s temperament because as we know it is their characteristic that does not changes. So, by knowing their characteristic and their personal traits we could better understand their behavior, reaction, aptitude and thus offer for them the adequate support and care depends on their proper personality.
3. How are the temperament types different?
temperament types are different by the level of intensity and calmness. It determines whether the child is active or slow, sad, or happy quiet or feisty. There are three types of temperament are:
a. Easy or flexible children tend to be happy, regular in sleeping and eating habits, adaptable, calm, and not easily upset.
b. Active or feisty children may be fussy, irregular in feeding and sleeping habits, fearful of new people and situations, easily upset by noise and stimulation, and intense in their reactions.
c. Slow to warm or cautious children may be less active or tend to be fussy, and may withdraw or react negatively to new situations; but over time they may become more positive with repeated exposure to a new person, object, or situation.
4. How can teachers support children with temperament types that are:
a. Easy-going/ flexible:
help them to acknowledge and express their feeling and show them that you evaluate their concern and interest. Teach them to ask help if they need and help them to learn saying “NO” in certain situation.
b. Active/ Always-on-the-Go/ Feisty:
Engage them in physical activities where they spend their extra energy so, they could reach certain balance in their body and their behavior. engage them in responsibility tasks then they could learn how to manage emotion and patience. Be calm with them and try to understand their feeling, evaluate their behavior, emotion, and reaction.
c. Cautious/ Slow-to-Warm-Up/ Quiet/ Fearful:
Help them to habituate to new situation. Prepare them to be familiar with new person and help them to build relationship. Provide affection and be caution on their needs they need to be more secure. Use pictures and music to inform them about something.
5. What is your temperament type? Where did you put your initials for each of the 9 temperament traits (right, center, left, between the right & center, between the left & center)?
I think my temperament is mixt between the active and the flexible temperament.
1. activity level: left high activity
2. distractibility: center
3. intensity: left
4. regularity: between right and center
5. sensitivity: between left and center
6. approachability: between right and center
7. adaptability: right
8. persistence: right
9. mood: right
6. What did you learn about yourself completing the handout?
Even though certain influences of the environment and the life experiences to my personality, I still having same traits and characteristics and I am the same person that I was patience, positive, and adaptable to the new situation.
7. What do you wish your teachers knew about your temperament when you were young?
I wish my teacher knew about the value of the active temperament that I had and distinguished my weaknesses and my strength points. I wished if they were more understanding to my behavior and provide a better support and attention that I need for my age.
i reviewed this assignment
1. What is temperament?
ANSWER: Temperament plays a large part in a persons personality. It results on how we act and interact with others.
2. Why is it important for early childhood educators to know a child’s temperament type?
ANSWER: it can help us identify what kind of support is needed for the child. we are able to assist the children in the proper environment and help guide them the proper way.
3. How are the temperament types different?
ANSWER: there are three different kinds. the flexible type: meaning these are the type that needs more attention because they are easily taken advantage of, theres the fearful type: it takes them a little longer to adapt to their surrounding and they are more likely to cling to the caregiver and the last type is the Feisty type. the feisty type is more active and “outgoing” and more likely to be more sensitive.
4. How can teachers support children with temperament types that are:
1. Easy-going/ flexible:
ANSWER: Special attention should be given, make the child feel visible, ask them question of reassurance.
2. Active/ Always-on-the-Go/ Feisty:
ANSWER: Redirect and show them empathy.
3. Cautious/ Slow-to-Warm-Up/ Quiet/ Fearful;
ANSWER: take things slow, gently and slowly introduce them into a new atmosphere.
5. What is your temperament type? Where did you put your initials for each of the 9 temperament traits (right, center, left, between the right & center, between the left & center)?
ANSWER: Left, Left, Right, Left, Right, Skipped, in the middle, Left, Left
6. What did you learn about yourself completing the handout?
ANSWER: I don’t really have a precise placement of the temperament. it really depends on the situation and my mood so i react a different way every time.
7. What do you wish your teachers knew about your temperament when you were young?
ANSWER: when i was younger i fell into the fearful temperament. I wish my teachers were a bit more patient with me and willing to nudge me a bit more to come out that safety bubble.
I support your response to # 7 Kelly, because if the teacher knew that was a behavior you displayed, she should give you attention and use strategies to slowly get you out of that fear . It goes back to the training and applying various techniques to appropriately help/support our students.
Module 7 Assignment #3: Temperament
1. What is temperament?
Temperament refers to ways in which in child views and respond to what is happening around him.
2. Why is it important for early childhood educators to know a child’s temperament type?
Knowing a children’s temperament will help the caregiver understand how children react and relate to what is happening around them. Caregivers can also identify children’s strengths and what kind of support they will need to have success in their relationships and environments. Caregiver will know how to help children express their preferences, desires and how they feel. The educator will not blame herself about a child’s reactions because that will be a child’s regular way of behaving. Educators can know the possible reactions a child will display and will know in advance how to support it.
3. How are the temperament types different?
The temperament types are different in that an easy or flexible child will be happy, have regular eating and sleeping patterns, easy to conform, calm and will not get upset easily. However, a slow to warm or cautious child will be less active and incline to be fussy, and sometimes withdraws or react in a negative way when approached with new situations. Eventually, they will be more positive after having repeated exposure to a new situation.
4. How can teachers support children with temperament types that are:
(a) Easy-going/ flexible
Teachers can offer support by knowing that, children with that type of temperament have feelings like other children and they need attention because they will be seen. Teacher should check in from time to time with this child.
(b) Active/ Always-on-the-Go/ Feisty
Teacher should use redirection techniques. Teacher should emphasize with the child and continue redirecting the child. By continuing to redirect, teacher can help the feisty child move on and do something else.
(c) Cautious/ Slow-to-Warm-Up/ Quiet/ Fearful
The teacher should listen to child and gives the child time to warm up. After the child warms up, don’t send the child, help in drawing her in. The teacher should stay for a while and see if the emotion has changed from caution to enjoyment.
5. What is your temperament type? Where did you put your initials for each of the 9 temperament traits (right, center, left, between the right & center, between the left & center)?
Depending on the situation and my mood at the time, I am easy/flexible and sometime active/feisty. The traits from flexible would be: regular rhythms, positive mood, quick to adopt, low intensity, low sensitivity, from feisty – active, intense, sometimes moody.
6. What did you learn about yourself completing the handout?
I leaned about myself that the traits I display are normal and based on how I view and react to what is going on around me at that time. So, I will display any trait the situation or mood I am in, it is all right to be me. No condemnation, we all have our moments
7. What do you wish your teachers knew about your temperament when you were young?
I wish they knew and they would not blame me, instead, they would know that, that was my regular way of behaving and knew how to appropriately addressed it.
i re-reviewed this module
Luis Martinez
ECE 110 Lecture
Answer the questions below:
What is temperament?
Temperament consists of the individual differences in emotion, motor activation and attentional reaction to stimuli. Temperament shapes children’s outcomes and influences the way they interact with their environment and how adults and children respond to them.
Why is it important for early childhood educators to know a child’s temperament type?
Temperament is important because it helps caregivers better understand children’s individual differences. By understanding temperament, caregivers can learn how-to help children express their preferences, desires, and feelings appropriately.
How are the temperament types different?
Temperament tends to be associated with the innate parts of our character and can manifest in various traits including how introverted or extroverted we are. These traits are never learned upfront for the most part. Personality tends to be made up of our thoughts, behaviors, and feelings.
How can teachers support children with temperament types that are?
Easy-going/ flexible an outgoing, friendly child is who gets along well with adults and other children. He/she loves new experiences, adapts well to classroom routines, and is rarely upset or angry; he/she can hardly wait to get started in his new classroom.
Active/ Always-on-the-Go/ Feisty are adaptable, positive in mood, and interested in new experiences; they get along well with others and are outgoing and friendly.
Cautious/ Slow-to-Warm-Up/ Quiet/ Fearful is quiet and shy and needs time to feel comfortable when faced with new people, new places, and new experiences. The first days of school are uncomfortable, even scary for him. He is reluctant to start the new school year in a new classroom.
What is your temperament type? Where did you put your initials for each of the 9 temperament traits (right, center, left, between the right & center, between the left & center)?
My temperament type, would be slow-to-warm-up, because I have a mind that leans more over towards the negative side especially when it comes to facing new challenges or new situations and as well meeting new people; For me adapting to a new change takes time in order for me to feel more comfortable as if was like home. I identify myself as a quiet and shy person that needs time to feel comfortable when facing with new people, new places, and new experiences. For example, the first days of school are uncomfortable for me.
What do you wish your teachers knew about your temperament when you were young?
I wish my previous teachers from K-12 learned more in dept about temperament because it helps teachers to better understand children’s/ teenager’s individual differences. By understanding temperament, teachers can learn how to help children/teenagers express their preferences, desires, and feelings appropriately. I remember I was constantly bullied by a group of children back in elementary school, I stood up to the bullies few times to tell them enough, but as days passed, I was getting weaker and weaker, until one day I decided to tell my teachers from math, literature, science and art , but nothing happened it was like if they did not care or that nothing happened to me. I was constantly bullied every day, one of my teachers report him to the school’s program that focused on ending bullying “Peer mediation”, but the program did not work in terms of handling the situation, it was handle by students listening to bullying cases instead of the professionals.
1.What is temperament?
The temperament is a psychological character that influences a child’s behavior and the way this child interacts with others . It plays a major part in the development of personality.
2.Why is it important for early childhood educators to know a child’s temperament type?
Temperament can help care providers and families better understand how young children react and relate to the world around them. Information about temperament can also guide parents and caregivers to identify children’s strengths and the support they need to succeed in their relationships and environments.
3.How are the temperament types different?
Sanguine (enthusiastic, active, and social)
Choleric (short-tempered, fast, and irritable)
Melancholic (analytical, wise, and quiet)
Phlegmatic (relaxed and peaceful)
4.How can teachers support children with temperament types that are:
Easy-going/ flexible
Ensure to check often children and initiate them to communicate about their emotions. Teachers must use language to develop awareness and the understanding of children’s emotions, feelings and reactions.
Teachers have to make sure they know specific feelings and preferences that are recognized and validated.
Teachers should encourage children to express the emergent need and to ask for help.
Active/ Always-on-the-Go/ Feisty
Teachers should provide areas and opportunities for children to make choices, and engage them in gross-motor and active plays to expend high energy levels.
Feisty children might need a peaceful environment in order to help them calm themselves and transition from playtime to rest or naptime.
· When preparing children for transitions, teachers should pay special attention to individualized transition reminders for feisty children by getting down on the child’s level and making sure that the child hears and understands what will happen next in order to ensure smooth experiences throughout the day.
· Label children’s emotions by describing what they seem to be feeling .
Stay calm when faced with the child’s intense emotions. Reassure them by acknowledging their feelings, and also point out when they are calm, so they can learn to recognize their emotions on their own as they grow.
Cautious/ Slow-to-Warm-Up/ Quiet/ Fearful
Set up a predictable environment and stick to a clear routine.
Use pictures and language to remind the cautious child what will happen next.
Drop-off and pick-up might also require extra time from you in order to support the cautious child.
·Give children who are cautious ample time to establish relationships with new children or to get comfortable in new situations.
Primary caregivers, who can provide a secure base to all children, are particularly important for a cautious child. Help them in unfamiliar situations by observing their cues carefully, and providing support and encouragement for exploration and increasing independence.
5.What is your temperament type? Where did you put your initials for each of the 9 temperament traits (right, center, left, between the right & center, between the left & center)?
Centre – positive mood.
Right – quick to adapt.
Left – sensitive.
Between the right and center – distractible.
Between the left and center – active.
7. What do you wish your teachers knew about your temperament when you were young?
I was very sensitive and I was taking everything personally. I still have that character, but trying to work on it and distinguish work sensitivity and personal sensitivity.
My daughter is the same now! My daughter is super sensitive to everything in her environment. she is also working to more comfortable and outgoing!
What is temperament?
A child temperament describes the way in which the child approaches and reacts to the world.
Why is it important for early childhood educators to know a child’s temperament type?
It is important for early childhood educators to understand a child’s temperament because it can help providers and families better understand how young children react and relate to the world around them. Its can also help parents and caregivers to identify the Childs strengths and know what kind of support to give them when needed.
How are the temperament types different?
Each type of temperament is different because they each have their own traits.
How can teachers support children with temperament types that are:
Easy-going/ flexible
To support an easy and flexible child as a teacher I can make sure I check on them periodically and initiate communications about his or her emotions. I can use language to help develop his or her awareness of feelings emotions and reactions. I can encourage the child to seek help when they need it.
Active/ Always-on-the-Go/ Feisty
To support an active or feisty child I can make sure that I am flexible and patient in my reactions. I can provide opportunities for the child to make choices and engage in gross-motor and active play to ge the energy out. I need to make sure I also can provide a peaceful environment so they can better calm themselves during transitions.
Cautious/ Slow-to-Warm-Up/ Quiet/ Fearful
To support cautious and fearful children I can make sure I provide support and preparation for new situations. I can set up predictable environment and stick to a clear routine. I can also make sure I give children enough time to establish relationships with new children and new caregivers.
What is your temperament type? My temperament type for the most part as a child and now has always been easy or flexible. My parents tell me I went along with the flow!
Where did you put your initials for each of the 9 temperament traits (right, center, left, between the right & center, between the left & center)?I mostly but it on the right hand side but I did have some that were on the left hand side tho!
What did you learn about yourself completing the handout? I kind of always pictured myself as a high activity kids (because Im always on the go for the most part now) but looking through all the explanations I guess when i was younger I was more relaxed then I am now and kind of timid too!
What do you wish your teachers knew about your temperament when you were young? When i was school aged I remember being very timid and not wanting to approach anyone. I wish my teachers made me feel like I could approach them without feeling worse then I felt before I approached them!