For example, comments may reflect a rejection of Ricky's involvement in building. In that case, it is time to talk about Ricky's feelings of being left out or rejected. Be sure to talk about all the feelings. Once the feelings have been discussed, it is time to talk with Ricky. Thank the other children for helping you understand what happened, and help them decide what to do next.
Young children can begin to express feelings and show facial expressions which show that feeling.
This situation offers an opportunity to teach Ricky how to get in touch with and express his feelings. Let's talk about some things that you could do instead of knocking the blocks down. Ricky may not be able to verbalize anything that helps you understand his behavior. Observe him while he is talking to see if his expressions show anger, sadness, feelings of guilt, confusion, or attempts to get attention. The motivation for the behavior is as important as the behavior itself when you are deciding how to discipline Ricky.