Child development

Child development

Attachment and transition

Case study - Michelle

Michelle is a three-year-old girl. She enjoys playing in the home corner and interacting with friends. When Michelle's key worker announces that it is time to clean up and sit on the carpet for group time, Michelle gets very upset. She throws toys and pushes other children. When the key worker comes near her, Michelle starts shouting and saying that she has not finished playing.

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The time is too short and Michelle barely gets into her play when it is time to clean up.

Michelle needs more information to anticipate clean up time.

Michelle does not like group time, for example, it might be too long or too difficult.

Michelle does not understand what it means to clean up, or how and where to put the toys away.