what would be expect of me on my first day?

Question

how can i make a good impression it will be my first day helping in a nursery im not the sort of person who can sing and dance in front of strangers but i really want this job i have experience with children as i have three but would really like some advise on what i could do where im not gonna look stupid!

they have asked me to prepare something if i like but just really dont know what will be good enough i didnt expect that as i was told i was going to be a helper not a teacher

Answer 1

Just be cute with the children. Don't have to go crazy singing and stuff but play with them and always be happy, don't look angry or tired or anything. GOOD LUCK!

Answer 2

Show that you care about the children. If you see somthing tha needs to be done do it without being asked to do it. the kids don't care if you sound like a bullfrog or if you dance well or draw with sticks. Sometimes acting goofy can be very liberating. Have fun and make sure the children are safe and happy. Alway talk in a kind matter no matter what is happening. Children love the stupid so never fear. The stupider the better.

Answer 3

I agree w/what the others have said. If you show a genuine care & interest for the children, you will do fine. Get down at the children's level and talk to them. Don't be so worried about looking silly that you aren't enthusiastic when you interact with them.

Oh and make sure you dress appropriately! ;-) You're going to be moving around constantly and bending over a lot; make sure everything stays covered up and that will help w/first impressions as well! LOL!

Answer 4

When working with children, they wont care if you look "stupid" or not. They will just think you are fun no matter what. I cant dance and be stupid in front of anyone but I do infront of my class of 14 2 year olds. They just have a lot of fun with you. If you wanted to prepare something just find something artsy to do or even read a book to them. They LOVE bubbles also. You will feel more comfortable as time goes on. If you want ideas for arts and crafts go to www.preschooleducation.com. Its great!! Good luck :)

Answer 5

Treat the kids and teacher with respect. If you prepare anything a simple storybook reading can be really fun. Just pick a kid's book and get into character. I love reading Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See while making animal noises and other things. Be mature, but don't forget to let the child in you come out too.

Answer 6

There is no possible way you could look stupid on your first day of work at a new job. Just relax and be yourself, don't think about anything else but working with children. Sometimes, they can even help you out. Just follow what the other teachers are doing, and you'll be fine.

Answer 7

The thing that will make the biggest impression on your co-workers, the children and their parents is how much you show your love of the children. Don't feel like you have to "perform". If you have love in your heart, it will flow out in everything little thing you do.

Answer 8

Show up.
Pay attention.
Tell the truth.

Don't treat (or talk to ) the kids as if they are dumb.

As a new hire, expect to do some of the messier jobs.

Look for things that NEED doing.

and don/t worry about making mistakes. every body makes mistakes, esp. on a new job. Learn from the mistakes. learn for successes, too.

Answer 9

it is not just about the impression, it is genuinely how you treat and feel about the children you work with. off the top of my head, as you go in the classroom, remember these things....
-RESPECT-one key thing adults forget when interacting with children is to remember to respect them- treat them as you would like to be treated. remember children have feelings and can are sometimes scared, shy or become upset and embarrassed. respect them and their their feelings and allow them the opportunities do things when they are ready- encourage- don't force.
-BE POSITIVE- when helping children out don't just tell them what not to do- point out what to do.... if you have to talk to a child about something they did wrong- pull him or her (and those involved aside)- just as you would an adult.
-BE PATIENT- with little ones, sometimes you have to remind them or help them follow through.
-BE FIRM and CONSISTENT- nothing is more confusing to a child than inconsistency- be firm with your schedule, rules and consistent with following through with your daily plans, rewards and consequences. they need to be able to look forward to what will be hapening next and count on you to be consistent.
-LISTEN- to what children are saying, you can learn as much from them as they can from you. allowing them to talk is important as they are learning to explain and communicate- let them tell you- don't just assume.
-ACCEPT them for who they are. each child is different with unique personalities and backgrounds- understanding where they are coming from helps you to be able to work with them more effectively.

working wth young children is a very important job. a child's social, emotional, physical and cognitive development development is shaped during these early years and good teachers are essential to helping children reach their full potential-especially when their home lives are not the most stable- as a teacher i always saw it as my duty to make sure my class was a place where they felt safe, cared for, and respected- every class should feel that way.

a good thing to do with children on your first day with them are interactive fingerplays, stories or songs that not only can children follow along with, but also participate by doing hand motions... keep them engaged!

GOOD LUCK!