Why preschoolers bite and hit
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Why?
Preschoolers have big emotions in those little bodies. Their journey to understand the world around them just begins as they step into their second home (preschool). These tiny tots are impulsive, still figuring out the cause and effect in terms of their impact. Sometimes they don’t have words to express their feelings as they’re still learning to communicate. That’s why they tend to express their emotions by way of biting and nibbling.
A child might bite to
Explore cause and effect (“What happens when I bite?”).
Experience the sensation of biting.
Imitate other biters. Or act in self-defense.
Communicate needs and desires, such as hunger or wanting a toy
Express feelings, such as anger, affection, confusion,
.
Why?
Preschoolers have big emotions in those little bodies. Their journey to understand the world around them just begins as they step into their second home (preschool). These tiny tots are impulsive, still figuring out the cause and effect in terms of their impact. Sometimes they don’t have words to express their feelings as they’re still learning to communicate. That’s why they tend to express their emotions by way of biting and nibbling.
A child might bite to
Explore cause and effect (“What happens when I bite?”).
Experience the sensation of biting.
Imitate other biters. Or act in self-defense.
Communicate needs and desires, such as hunger or wanting a toy
Express feelings, such as anger, affection, confusion,