Curious yet cautious 

Sensitive to loud & Busy environments

Absorbed in solo play

Introverted littles tend to observe first before participating. They prefer to figure out what's going on and like to know what to expect before jumping in and participating.

If your kiddos hangs out on the edges of the activity, don't force them to go play. Unlike extraverts, they think about things before taking action.  Allow them to observe until they feel comfortable. Introverted kiddos tend to be more cautious, especially in new situations. 

Tip: you can help them feel more comfortable in new situations by demonstrating the activity and showing them that it is safe to engage.   

Introverted littles are typically highly sensitive to their surroundings and can quickly become overwhelmed when there is too much chaos or noise.

They are easily drained by stimulation of crowds, busy environments, new people or situations and may be exhausted or "shut down" afterwards. If meltdowns occur after such experiences, refrain from reacting to their big behaviors. They aren't trying to give you a hard time, they are having a hard time. It's important that you remain clam so they can also calm. 

Tip: with big behaviors, meet their need for calm by practicing deep breaths together, play calm music, read a book or shake and watch a sensory bottle. 

Introverted kiddos have a strong imagination and rich inner world that is very much real to them. They feel perfectly content in their own little world of make believe. 

If your little spends hours lost in their own world and is focused on a certain activity or toy, encourage that type of play. This is their brain learning!

Tip: join them in their world and play "pretend" even if it's 10 minutes per day. Remember you are entering their world; become a student of your little. Put your phone away, make eye contact, have a playful ton of voice, and match their behavior. Make sure it is child led - no teaching, no questioning, and no instructing. This is connecting through play and always fills your kiddo's love tank!

Introverts gain energy from their inner world (meaning what's going on inside their head.) They primarily focus on their inner world of imagination and prefer less outside stimulation. They enjoy the quiet and can usually play by themselves for long periods of time without getting bored.