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Originally Posted by Nikinoo
How can I show a child my understanding and empathy towards them and language I can use in different situations
I have to put an answer for each of the following situations.
1. A child telling you he went to a party but didnt get any cake like his friends.
2. A child telling you they feel sad.
3. A child crying and telling you that his friend does not want to play with him.
Any help would be great 
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1. Firstly you could ask him why?
It doesn't say he is upset and children often say things, and we as adults mustn't be too hasty in making up our own conclusions without knowing all the facts.
If you ask him, he may say 'It was Chocolate (or barbie pink), and I didn't like it; or the child make be a coeliac or diabetic. He was purely stating he hadn't had any. If so, you could then ask what he likes to eat etc. He may have been given an alternative.
2. Tell the child it's alright to feel sad and that sometimes you are sad such as when ..........whatever made you sad, as long as you remember you are talking to a child (but I'm sure you wouldn't forget). You could then go into the book corner and find as book such as 'I feel sad' ( All about a rabbit) and read it to them and talk about it.
3. Explain that their friend doesn't always have to play with them, and explain that (the child telling you) they have chosen to play with i.e. the playdough and their friend has chosen to play on a scooter - two very different activities. Explain that sometimes it's nice to play together and share and sometimes it's nice to play on your own and choose something else. Explain to them (age and stage) that their friend can't always do everything they choose or want them to; so they must agree to take turns if they wish to play together or play apart sometimes (or with others) when they don't want to play the same thing or activity.
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