“Children are like buds on a branch, knowing how to eat, sleep, and learn is being good.” This saying is always true, but it must be acknowledged that even in an innocent environment like kindergarten, “tiny conflicts” can still occur. So how can we understand and resolve conflicts in kindergarten effectively? Let’s find out.
Situations of conflicts in kindergarten
Understanding Conflicts in Kindergarten
Conflicts in kindergarten children often revolve around vying for toys, unwillingness to share, or simply because they do not know how to express their feelings. Sometimes, just for a swing or a toy car, children can have disagreements. Ms. Nguyen Thi Lan, a kindergarten education expert in Hanoi, in her book “Effective Kindergarten Child Rearing,” emphasized: “Understanding the root cause of conflict is the first step to solving the problem.”
Causes of Conflicts
Toy Disputes
This is the most common cause. Young children tend to be possessive, “everything is mine.” Therefore, disputes over toys are inevitable.
Difficulty in Expressing Emotions
Kindergarten children do not have enough vocabulary and communication skills to express their feelings. This leads to children easily getting angry and irritable when their needs are not met.
Personality Differences
Like adults, each child has their own personality. Some children are introverted, some are extroverted. These differences can also lead to conflicts between children.
Steps to manage conflicts in kindergarten
Solutions for Conflicts
Teach Children Communication Skills
Teaching children how to express their feelings and desires in words is very important. For example, instead of snatching a toy from a friend, a child can say: “Can I borrow it, please?”.
Encourage Children to Share
Teach children to share toys and snacks with friends. “A piece when hungry is better than a package when full,” sharing not only helps children avoid conflicts but also helps them develop good character.
The Role of Teachers
Ms. Phan Thi Mai, Principal of Hoa Sen Kindergarten, Ho Chi Minh City, shared: “Teachers need to be mediators, helping children understand and resolve conflicts peacefully.” Ms. Mai also emphasized the importance of kindergarten management training to improve management skills and handle pedagogical situations, including handling conflicts between children.
A Little Story
I remember the story of Minh and Khanh, two little friends in the class I was in charge of. The two children were arguing over a toy car. Minh grabbed it, and Khanh burst into tears. I went to the two children, gently asked what was wrong, and helped them understand that sharing toys would be more fun. In the end, the two children played together very happily.
Pedagogical situations in kindergarten
Spirituality and Education
Our ancestors often said, “What you sow, you shall reap.” Teaching children to love and share from a young age is sowing good seeds for the future.
Conclusion
Conflicts in kindergarten are inevitable. However, with the care and sharing of family and school, we can completely help children learn how to resolve conflicts positively, thereby developing important life skills for the future. Leave a comment and share this article if you find it helpful! Explore more articles on the “Childhood” website for more useful knowledge about raising children. Contact us immediately at phone number 0372999999 or come to address 234 Hao Nam, Hanoi. We have a 24/7 customer care team.