I just started working at this daycare on the military base my husband was stationed to. I am in training for the week. I am somewhat a shy and quiet person. What pointers can you give me as to how I can interact with the children and talk to them. The age group I am working with this week is 3-5. I am doing alot better. But I just dont know how I would go about talking to the kids with out sounding stupid or without confusing them? Please help me. What are some other pointers you can give to me that would or will help me out?
The reason why I chose to work in a daycare is because I love kids and plan to have kids someday. Even though I am quiet, and not very out spoken, I feel comfortable working with children. And the pay is outstanding.
Can someone please give me some pointers and advice? I very much appreciate it.
2007-01-11 10:41:21 · 4 answers · asked by Katherine S 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Just to add some details, I have to complete 18 months of Child Development courses. Which I am already doing.
My main question is, how can I break from my shyness and just start interacting with the children more better? And talking with them? I do talk to them, but not as much as I need to. I just dont know where to begin. Please help me. And no rude answers please.
2007-01-11 12:53:16 · update #1
I have a degree in Child Dev. I would recommend that you first take a couple of Child Dev. Classes. Next remember to get at their level when talking to them. Just think of them as little people, so there is no need to talk baby talk to them. Don't underestimate children, children understand alot more than what you think. Good luck at your job, have fun.
2007-01-11 10:52:02 · answer #1 · answered by -->-->Funkster 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Outstanding pay and daycare are two words I've never used in a sentence. The best way to speak with the kids is to ask them questions about what they are doing, ask them if you can play, and stuff like that. Sit down with them even if they're on the floor. Getting down to their level works the best.
Have any kids who are starting to test you yet? If they're not in danger or indangering anybody just ignore the neg. behavior and give pos attention to somebody who is behaving well. It works really well.
2007-01-11 10:55:30 · answer #2 · answered by Tasha 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hello.. Shy or Not.. children this age can not judge a adult person by you feeling that you "don't want to sound stupid" this is telling me that your self esteeme needs to be brought to attention. Hooray for you to begin doing that with kids. Kids are amazing little assets to us adults, they are honest and upfront. do not be afaid of them be open because they will help you become a whole new you.
Have Fun
2007-01-11 10:52:23 · answer #3 · answered by Cydney F 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When I worked in daycare I got the kids very involved with singing silly songs and then when comfortable adding silly movements. They like participation activities and love adults who don't mind being "silly".
I also got them involved in art...asked them questions and allowed them to talk...then I would compliment their art. Kids love attention, feeling listened to/important and they love messy art projects. Hang in there you will find your niche with them.
2007-01-11 10:53:16 · answer #4 · answered by sunshine2507 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋