How can one Pre K teacher get 14 disrespectful Pre K students to listen in class instead of running around, doing what they want, yelling in the class room, biting, hitting, ect...
2006-11-01 18:41:48 · 13 answers · asked by jenna r 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Preschool
Whatever is going on in the homes is the problem so it's kind of hard to undo all of that. You have to lay down your ground rules in your classroom & stick to it. Consistency is very important with children of this age - so if you threaten consequences of some sort, follow through. Be stern but loving - a lot of these kids do not experience love & attention at home & act out negatively in order to gain attention. Pray for God to give you the strength each day to be patient & loving. Pray for the kids & their families too. God knows they need it!
2006-11-02 07:27:48 · answer #1 · answered by ELIZABETH B 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That's basically what pre K children do! They need space and time to do it in!
They should not be biting, hitting etc. That shows that the class is out of control and is a dangerous place to be. An occaisional child will do that, and be dealt with, and stop.
Every day at around the same time (so they start to feel like "it's time for it" sit down with a puppet and sing or something to get their attention. Soon they will learn they should come sit down by you. There should be another adult present however, to pay attention to the kids who don't come, and make sure they are safe. Eventually, the children will want to know what's going on.
Anyone who misbehaved should be taken away from the group and put (with an adult) in a room where it's boring so they will want to behave and be where it's fun.
2006-11-01 19:02:40 · answer #2 · answered by Plain and Simple 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Many kids are the only child so it may be that they are feeling like the attention is being taken away from them. Maybe you should try making learning fun. My son just left pre-k and what he hated the most was that the teacher didn't give him any attention. He is kindergarten now and he loves it. The teacher goes around and teaches them things instead of acting like it's just a babysitting job. Just look at how you are actually treating them. It may not be that they are misbehaving, it may be that you are not right for the job.
2006-11-02 06:17:26 · answer #3 · answered by jennyvee413 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Make their days structured and have a classroom schedule. You have to be the adult in this situation. You can be forceful yet make things fun for them. Make sure that they understand that if they don't behave, then they can't paticipate with the rest of the class. Example: if you have them running around during whats supposed to be circle time, then they won't get to hear a favorite book read to them. If they will sit quietly and listen, then read them the bok and really get into it.......make lots of facial expressions to go along with the story and change your voice a little depending on whats being said. Kids like that better and it holds their attention better. If it's center time, then only put one or two in each center, then let them switch out. Do you have an aide to help you? You have to set and enforce rules and limits with these little ones. I work for a preschool teacher (not in her classroom, I am a nurse and I take care of her daughter who is on a vent in their home) and she is great!!! She has been in the game for years, she was my preschool teacher, my daughters teacher and my oldest sons teacher before we had to move. She has 2 classes (morning and evening) with a total of 40 students who are mostly 3 y/o's. Everyone wants their kids to be in her class because she keeps it structured. They really learn when in her class. The kids here have to be tested a couple of times a year to see what they are learning, before they go on to kindergarten. Just make things as organized as possible and have a routine set for them that includes learning through play.
2006-11-02 00:48:26 · answer #4 · answered by Crystal 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Try 1-2-3 Magic-- there's a video
They get 3 chances to change their behavior-
'That's 1,' 2, 3 and then when you get to 3 they have a time out and will come back to the group to try and show they can have positive behavior.
Token reward-- candy, prize bags, stickers-- if they are good.
Frog on the log-- if the frog get's off the log (after 1 -2 warnings), there frog gets off the log and they don't get a prize at the end of the day. The frog returns to the log the next day.
Rick Lavoie (spelling?) -- he has some video's- "when the chips are down", " F.A.T. City,"
2006-11-02 03:17:10 · answer #5 · answered by Lori S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your mind is set on seeing "14 disrespectful Pre K students" that is all you are going to see. If you keep the idea that here are a dozen or so people that are great that need a little polishing ... you will be able to work wonders.
First step...teacher's attitude
2006-11-02 00:49:41 · answer #6 · answered by OldGringo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to put your foot down get their attention and to keep it. Your activities should be something that they are interested in so ask them what they like and then do it you'll get their attention and when you have it then you'll beable to get control.
You can always give them rewards when they do this the way you want.
Another way to get their attention to do what you want is 1, 2, 3, Magic! You tell them what you expect from them when they do a behaviour that you don't want then you say that's 1 holding 1 finger up. They don't stop That's 2 holding 2 fingers up and if they still don't stop then they have to take 5. It really works try it.
Its for at home but I'm sure you can work it in to the classroom.
2006-11-02 12:10:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The best way is to be harsh at times when its required. A teacher is suppose to teach students the consequences of not behaving in the class
2006-11-02 01:08:54 · answer #8 · answered by Paritosh Vasava 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
never mind the teacher, what about the parents? we want our teachers to do the job of parents, but it does not work that way. If the parents can't control them now, imagine when they are in high school.
The teacher needs to get support from the principal of the school and comunicate with all the parents of her students. All the teacher can do is help them learn the ABC'S, the other education has to start at home.
2006-11-01 18:53:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Their parents need to do their job. You have to be super structured and strict during transition times which is probably when they cannot control themselves. Reward them and praise good behavior often so they can see others 'do good'. Pray. Pray.
2006-11-02 02:32:23 · answer #10 · answered by Ms. Nita 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋