Handout B-1: Strategies to Support Resiliency-The Child
Protective Factors Head Start Strategies Age-appropriate independence. "I can do it myself!" Sense of humor Good health at birth and beyond Good communication skills (age appropriate) Good social skills with peers and adults A sense of purpose and future Trainer's Key To Activity 3-Definitions & Examples for Handout B-1
Protective Factors Head Start Strategies Age-appropriate independence. "I can do it myself!" Allow children to struggle with tasks, problems on their own-don't jump in to help unless asked to. Allow the extra time it takes for children to do self-care tasks themselves. Sense of humor Choose humorous books and games to share with the children. Model play! Encourage the involvement of fathers and other men in children's lives. (Children with involved fathers have better senses of humor.) Good health at birth and beyond Implement Head Start's required health screenings, exams, and follow-up. Refer pregnant staff and parents to early comprehensive prenatal care. Encourage immunization of younger siblings. Good communication skills (age appropriate) Model and encourage the use of words to express strong feelings. Have responsive conversations where adults talk and listen, listen listen. Good social skills with peers and adults Help children learn to resolve conflicts without adult intervention. SEt up tasks/games that invite cooperative efforts. A sense of purpose and future Invite guests into the classroom to talk about what they do in the community (parents, other relatives, Head Start graduates, etc.). Provide play materials for future-oriented fantasy play.