:: 18 months to 3 years ::

Dear mama n abah.... this is me when i reach 18 months old... this is all i will able to do after...

I Learn Who I Am

• Sometimes, I feel powerful. But independence can be scary. I count on you to set clear and consistent limits that keep me safe.

• When I test limits, I am learning who I am and how I should behave. I am not trying to “get you” even though it may feel that way at times.

• I feel good about myself and where I come from when my culture is reflected in my childcare setting.

• I feel I belong when you speak to me in my home language.

• I feel proud when I see pictures of my family and other people like me hanging on the wall.

• I feel safe when I see adults who care about me working together.

• I sense how you feel about me. Your feelings help shape how I feel about me.

• When you respect me, I respect myself.

• I know when you think I am good or bad, pretty or ugly and smart or dumb.

• I tune in carefully to your tone and words when you talk about me.

• Please don't talk about me as if I can't understand.

• Sometimes I want to be big. Sometimes I want to be a baby again. And sometimes I want to be both at the same time. This is one of the reasons why my behavior is sometimes hard for you to understand. I don't understand it myself. • Sometimes I will walk. Other times I want a ride in the stroller.

• Sometimes I insist on doing things my way. Other times I want you to do things for me.Sometimes I push you away. Other times I want you to hold me close. It's O.K. - I still love you.

• I am learning more self-control.

• I understand more often what you expect of me.Sometimes I can stop myself from doing things I shouldn't. Sometimes I can't.

• I learn to control my behavior best when you give me only a few simple, clear rules to follow and are there to help me in case I forget them.



I Learn About My Feelings

• My feelings can be very strong.

• I feel proud of things I make and do.

• I can get very frustrated and angry. I may hit, push or bite to express myself.

• I may be afraid of the dark, monsters and people in masks or costumes.

• I am learning to control my feelings.

• I am learning to use words to express my feelings.

• I sometimes practice how to express my feelings when I play.

• You show me how to treat others by the way you treat others.

• I know you have feelings too.

• I may rub your back to comfort you or pat your cheek. I learn how to care for others by the way you care for me.I sense when you are happy and truly there for me. It makes me feel good.

• I can tell when you are very sad, scared or upset. Sometimes it makes me feel sad, scared and upset too!


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love ; mama erfan