Decoding The Personality Of Your Preschooler

All kids have an intrinsic sense that determines how they experience, absorb and relate to their social environment. Parents must try to decode the behavior of their kids in an effort to make some sense out of their daily antics. Check out these personality traits that can help you understand the personality of your child.

Personality trait 1 – The child who needs daily cuddles

Tactile kids tends to be physical when it comes to expressing themselves and they do it with a no holds barred attitude.  In the happier moments during the day they are simply nowhere to be seen while being busy with their activities, but as soon as they wind down, you can find them cuddling whosoever is nearby, and during moments of agitation and anger you can expect them to push around or shove around anything and everything that comes their way. Such kids may be fixated with swings and carriers, so if your arms are aching then you can always use a carrier. Try tickling them in a playful manner to quell their tantrums. If that doesn't work try walking away. Tactile kids don't like to be alone, and the act of running after you may help them switch gears. Such kids respond best to lessons that involve tangibility. At private preschools, activities like teaching counting with blocks can suit these children the best. Using articles like balls, belts, cups or even carrots to make children learn the alphabet can work wonders with tactile kids.

Personality trait 2 - Children who have a thing for sounds

Some kids are infatuated with the tones and voices of people. They are sensitive to  noise levels. They are less physical when it comes to expression and tend to vocalize their feelings by laughing whole heartedly, crying loudly, or shouting angrily. They are logical in their approach and have an acumen for mathematics. They can easily get encapsulated by a melodious tune, ceasing everything else around them and focusing solely on the sounds. To quell the tantrums of such a child, a squeal can be enough.

To alleviate a meltdown, a quick and focused conversation or playing a few musical chords can help. At private preschool, such kids learn best when asked to match the sound of a letter with the letter itself, and, of course, by singing the ABC's.

Personality trait 3 – Children with an inborn visual sense

Such kids simply love playing imitation games. The more they see, the more they learn and emulate. They tend to be very particular when it comes to toys and may be observed organizing them by shape, color, or size to make their collection look visually appealing to them. They are often labeled as “good babies” because it's easier to meet their needs. To feel secure and relaxed, all they need is a glimpse of their parents or caregivers. Tantrums of these kids can be a bit over the top, filled with vivid expressions that they seem to be emulated easily. A bright colored toy can be a perfect distraction for them. They may get bored if they can't visually connect to something they have to learn. Here again, picture books and flash cards provided at private preschools come to their aid.