I have 3 boys who continuously act up during class. I need to be focusing on the child who needs to be spotted so that they don't injure themselves. I've tried seating them between the girls but they don't stay put. I don't want to resort to time-outs. I want the class to be fun. Something they look forward to, but I'm runing out of ideas.
2006-10-11 17:30:05 · 8 answers · asked by motherearthdancer 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Dancing
I used to coach preschool gymnastics as well as boys level 1. I know they can be really rowdy and disruptive sometimes. Try not to let the wait line build up so much, there should ALWAYS be something they can be doing. Stretching, push-ups, sit ups etc...Make it a race..."Let's see who can do the most GOOD Push-ups before there turn." Also, ask them questions. Have them point out something good the other spotted student did well. This will get them thiking about what they are expected to do, and trying harder to do it.
And I agree with one of the previous answers, reinforce good behavior. We had a "pit" a 7foot hole with a trampoline and foam blocks in it. the kids loved it. You can give or take away time per student. You can also try things like giving the "line leader" position to a well behaved child. Let them know ahead of time that you will give the position to whomever is not disrupting the class, and payig attention.
There will always be days that the majority of the class will act up. Try not to get frustrated, they're kids, just have fun with them on those days. Asses the class mood at the beginning, and make the choice BEFORE the kids disrupt the class. say to them something about how well they have been behaving and you think today should be a team day. have them do stuff out of the ordinary. keep them on there toes. if the class is boring, or they know what is coming next, you will loose them. Have them move a block from one end of the room to the other without there hands. set up relay races. these are all good for strength, team work and coordination.
HAVE FUN AND GOOD LUCK!!
2006-10-12 07:36:39 · answer #1 · answered by sacredtaboo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Behavior, especially with kids, is all about having clearly defined benefits and consequences. Give them something to do and offer a benefit for doing it, but also clearly let them know that if they do not do it there will be specific consequences (and tell them specifically what the benefits and consequences are). Then, when they behave the way you want, you reinforce the behavior with the benefit and praise. If they don't behave, the consequence must be immediate and it must be made clear that they have made the choice to misbehave.
If their behavior is endagering the other children, then the parents need to be brought in. If the parents don't or won't do anything then, for the safety of the other children those three have to leave.
Wanting the class to be fun is great, but if someone get hurt, then all the fun in the world won't make a difference.
2006-10-12 00:54:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have all boys and a whole brewd. 8 total.I would give them a part of the room that is for them only and tell them that they can wrestle. My boys are very active like that and if yours cant sit still then they probably are too.
2006-10-12 00:39:08 · answer #3 · answered by rutchy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try putting on a movie for the kids who are waiting for their turn. It always works with my kids, and I have 4 boys.
2006-10-12 00:37:25 · answer #4 · answered by getmycountryback 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any way you can get them busy with helping each other doing something else? My gymnastsics coach would pair us up and make us help each other with stretches and with strength training while she was busy with spotting.
2006-10-12 20:48:59 · answer #5 · answered by Snowflake 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what my teacher does is; while you spot, you give them something to do like sit-ups,or drills.both fun and good for them.and if they don't do the exercises. give them something more challenging, as punishment.make sure to tell them that the more they act up the harder the drills
2006-10-12 13:20:49 · answer #6 · answered by Yary 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well you have to take control ove them if you dont then , they will do what they like that is the problem with some kids they think they can do what they like and if your not up to putting them under control then you need to have more help in this
2006-10-12 00:39:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Time out is the solution. The other I can think of is make one boy your assistant. If you pick the instigator, the other two will settle down.
2006-10-12 00:40:41 · answer #8 · answered by loryntoo 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋