I teach in a Montessori based, mixed age pre-K classroom. I have one child that refuses to sit for circle time. I am constantly having to go and get her and lead her back. Yet she just doesn't get it. She has other behaivor issues that we are working on but this happens every day.
2006-09-27 07:39:47 · 26 answers · asked by hopadee 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Preschool
Give her something to hold in her hands to figit with. My middle one is high energy and I have to give her brain something to work with when she sits still to keep her sitting.
Its a slide of the hand trick like a magician...Hey, Look over here so you don't see what is going on,on the other side.
2006-09-27 07:42:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
criss cross applesauce is fine, but not always works... Behavioral issues with children start in the home, perhaps a new baby at home?...In any case she is looking for attention good or bad attention and is getting it from you. How to fix?..Simple....Make a small circle in a corner... tell her that this is the naughty spot for anyone who does not join. Facing the wall! Do some fun songs, playful games that will entice her attention so she knows she might be missing a treat even! Like special cookies or sugar free pops?.....Given only to those who manage to sit in the circle and are given at the end as rewards. Do NOT give her some toy to hug to entice her to sit in the circle...It would not be fair for the others for her to get that attention giving measure. All are equal and treated as such. Once she sees she must sit in a yet smaller circle alone with NO Attention she will give in when she misses a treat or two....sus
2006-09-28 01:09:24 · answer #2 · answered by susdavmurph 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my son's preschool, they used the criss-cross applesauce method of sitting, which all of the children loved. My son still sits that way...and voices this to everyone (he's been out for over a year). Also, as soon as all of them were sitting this way, the teacher would start this song:
Here we are together, together, together
Here we are together all sitting on the floor.
There's Tyler and Bobby and Katie and ...........
Here we are together all sitting on the floor.
(The tune is to a common song, but I can't remember it right now. If/when I think of it, I'll edit this. You could probably sing it anyway you want, though)
When singing, they used all of the children's names, going in order around the circle, ending with the teacher's name. Point to each child as the name is sang. This helps the children to remember each other's names as well. The first few times you may be the only one singing, but soon they'll catch on. You could do this and not include her name until she is sitting in the circle. I agree that ignoring her actions will be helpful...this will make her realize that she's not going to get the attention she's vying for.
I remember the tune....maybe it's not real common...I think I may have heard it on Barney....
The more we get together, together, together
The more we get together the happier we'll be.
Cuz my friends are your friends and your friends are my friends,
The more we get together the happier we'll be.
I hope this helps you!!
2006-09-27 19:36:16 · answer #3 · answered by hearts'n'flowers 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps she could sit in a chair next to you during circle time. This would put you in close proximity to her to keep her from thinking she will have the ability to stray without you gently pulling her back as soon as she tries.
Or she could be given a "special job" that offers her an incentive to stay put. Like during reading time, she can hold the book up to show the pictures to the class.
Lastly, you could put carpet squares on the floor (very cheap) and tell the kids that sitting on them during circle time is part of a game. The game is that the squares are like little boats and anything that is not the square is water. If everyone stays on their boat and no one "falls overboard" they get a treat after circle time (something small, like a gummy bear).
2006-09-27 14:46:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to run a playgroup for several years. It might be a good idea to give her a doll or a soft toy to sit on her lap. Explain that the doll has not yet learnt to sit nicely for Circle Time so you would like her to help by teaching the doll to do so. Ask her to make sure that the doll sits nicely on her lap till the end of Circle Time. This should do the trick,.
2006-09-27 14:50:10 · answer #5 · answered by debbie t 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh, she gets it alright. She knows that she gets attention by not doing it. You can try the criss-cross-applesauce, but if that doesn't work, then squeeze the circle together to not allow room for her. As she sees everyone else enjoying circle time, she will get curious and want to join in. Ignore her, and when circle time is over, explain to her that if she wishes to join in on the fun she will need to sit down when asked. We very much underestimate how manipulative children can be!
2006-09-27 14:49:50 · answer #6 · answered by Tangled Web 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a slight case of ADD. (I am not a Dr. just a parent of a child who suffers ADD).
If it is just a behavioral thing then try this (old school)
Last one sitting in circle time is a rotten egg! Noone want to be the rotten egg.
Be sure that no other child hears it because if they are last you'll have different problems. Good luck!
2006-09-27 14:43:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes when you don't give a reaction they will come around and join in. When it is time for circle time do not give her special attention because it takes away from the other children and she will feed off of that. As long as she is not disrupting the rest of the group then try it for a couple of days and she may come around. Otherwise try speaking to the parents about it.
2006-09-27 14:43:59 · answer #8 · answered by auntieuhoh828 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I found that sometimes when kids didn't to participate the best thing to do was give them a 'job'. Maybe during circle time you read a book? Maybe she can hold the book until it is ready to be read. Or maybe you can give her a different job like holding something very important that your going to need. Some kids need different stimulation then others. Remember shes just a small child! :)
2006-09-27 20:41:01 · answer #9 · answered by pinkpolkadots34 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
next time she does this make her sit off to the side...she's playing a game with you..do something extra in the circle and let her see that she is missing out on the fun..have a bag of lolly pops or something on hand and make sure she doesn't get one..and if she listens the next day let her have one and let her know that this isn't going to happen every day..good luck
2006-09-27 14:50:15 · answer #10 · answered by twinky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋