• Needs and seeks attention
• Has boundless energy
• Considers fantasy as reality
• Needs confidence building
• Shows a variety of tension releasing behaviors

   

Career Needs:

• Distinguish between work and play
• Identify different types of work
• Experience different types of work activities
• Demonstrate a positive attitude
• Identify personal feelings

   

Parent Involvement:

• Listen and encourage
• Encourage involvement in a variety of sports/hobbies
• Positively reinforce child for completing chores
• Praise efforts toward work as well as accomplishments
• Show an interest and stress the importance of school
• Give toys that promote role playing
• Make decisions with-not for your child

The information contained on this and the following pages was developed by the American School Counselor Association.