<p> </p><p>This is a study of pedagogue’s perspective on children's opportunities for relaxation and contact in preschool. Relaxation and contact are important for all, especially in today's society when stress goes farther and farther down the ages. The stress is what has been in the centre, both in research, discussion and media. The children need to rest and the preschool curriculum says that children should be offered a balanced daily rhythm and environment. The CRC says that States Parties recognize the right of children to rest and leisure.</p><p>A qualitative method was used and the data material was collected through four open interviews. The interview persons were selected randomly and the interviews were recorded on tape and transcribed. The question asked was how the pedagogue see the children's opportunities for relaxation and contact in preschool and in which situations the opportunity is given.</p><p>The pedagogues that I spoke to beliefs relaxation is important for the children, they have long days at preschool and it's a different tempo there than at home. Relaxation can be very individual for each individual. The pedagogues in the study mention the environment as an important factor for relaxation, that the environment is welcoming and that the children are allowed to go away and sit down for themselves.</p><p>Massage in combination with rest is a popular method to use in preschools. It is appreciated by the children and the pedagogues. The result of the massage is that the kids accept that someone comes close and can speak up when they do not want something. Furthermore, it becomes calmer in children groups.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Keywords</strong>: Relaxation, Contact</p>
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:UPSALLA/oai:DiVA.org:kau-5270 |
| Date | January 2010 |
| Creators | Åman, Karin |
| Publisher | Karlstad University, Faculty of Arts and Education |
| Source Sets | DiVA Archive at Upsalla University |
| Language | Swedish |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Student thesis, text |
| Relation | Karlstad University Studies, 1403-8099 |
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