Relationships - Understanding Temperament
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Standard 2 / Indicator 2.1

• Demonstrate changes in home environment that support literacy and child development.

• Use communication and discipline that achieves respectful and healthy relationships with their child(ren).

Materials:

Paper
Pencil or pen
Family Literacy Journal (view instructions here)

Lesson:

Every single person has a unique personality.  This is also called a person’s temperament.  Sometimes parents do not understand why their child is shy, outgoing, fearless, or serious and quiet.  If the child does not have the same temperament as the parent, then conflicts can occur.  It is important to understand and respect your child’s unique temperament and learn how to communicate with them.

Activity:

Go to the website below and read the article on understanding your child’s temperament.  This article will explain how to recognize your child’s own unique personality and how to deal with it.

http://www.preventiveoz.org/aboutemp.html

Assessment:

Print or email the assessment to your mentor

Understanding Temperament  journal entry  [Word format to email] or [Adobe format to print] get adobe acrobat. 

For more information:

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Northwest Florida State College
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Niceville, FL 32578
850-729-5344
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