Classroom Decorations That Are Best For Toddlers

Toddlers are kids aged 12 - 36 months old. According to psychologist Erik Erikson, toddlers have three major tasks to be fulfilled. This is to gain self-control, to develop autonomy and to increase their independence. On the 15th month, their greatest fear is being alone, and to be abandoned, especially in presence of strangers. They sometimes manifest negativism and try to feed or undress self. This is normal for they opt to express their independence.

When they turn 18 months old, temper tantrums is at its peak. Gender awareness also begins. At 2 years old, bed rituals become important and they fear the dark as well as animals. They also show readiness for bowel and bladder control - this is the best time for toilet training. During their 36th month, some of them may have successfully subsided their fear, negativism and so forth, while continually increasing their self-esteem through independence. So what's the importance of these? Simple. All of the above-mentioned information will help you understand children and deal with them accordingly. It is better to broaden your mind and have patience in teaching them.

It's really difficult to handle classes involving toddlers for they have negativism. In addition, it is hard to catch their attention. However, if properly trained, they can easily absorb new information. To help you further, decorate children's learning room with kids wall decals and place some educational stuff.

1. Toddlers are prone to accidents. So when planning to decorate your room, place some plastic tables and chairs. These are easy to move and don't contain sharp edges that can cause injury. Kids wall decals are good. Just ascertain that when using it as a decor, children can also gain knowledge. Since some of them may have intense fear of animals, you can slowly remove their fear by exposing them in its picture. So it is better to design kids' wall with images of animals. Also, place some rubberized classroom rugs to decrease the chance of fall injuries.

2. Educational stuff is necessary. If possible, place some toys that require critical thinking. This is the time when their simple problem solving approach begins. Bear in mind that toddlers love parallel playing, and because of this, you need to place 2 - 3 similar toys. Why? In this stage, egocentricity rules out. They opt to take the best toys and grab another kid's toy - for their concept is "mine", me, myself and I. If this happens, quarrel will probably occur.

3. Comfort room that is suitable for children is necessary. Remember that they are starting to learn how to use the toilet. And because of this, there is a high possibility that they poop on other places aside from rest room. So to ensure cleanliness of your room, remind your students to acknowledge you when they feel the urge. This will allow you to assist them if there is no one left to take this sort of duty.

Room decoration for kids is really fussy. You cannot just place all materials that you want. And if planning to design a classroom, you must reconsider the fact that it must impart learning to students in a friendly manner.

Melody N. Andes enjoys writing for Sensoryedge.com which sells waiting room toys and classroom rugs as well as a host of additional products.