How do I calm my crazy toddlers?

Answer 1

Have a mix of active and calm activities in mind. If you give them a chance to be active and burn off some energy, they'll be more likely to calm down when it's time.

Some ways to calm a group down might be to dim the lights or turn them off entirely. Play gentle music in the background, and speak in a quieter voice. Make them get quiet to hear you. Read stories that interest them. Give them play dough to mold and play with. Swing on swings (it's active, but also soothing). There are songs that have you act out different motions - find one that ends with pretending to sleep so that they end by laying down, trying to be quiet - it sets the mood.

Also, remember that toddlers are wild by nature. They're energetic, excited, and very interested in exploring everything around them. Let them get a little crazy, and try to be as patient as you can. Good luck!

Answer 2

I guess this question really needs more details!
How old are they? What time of the day are we talking about?

Toddlers are bundles of energy with inquisitive minds and bodies. If you think they are way too wild, then maybe look at their diet. Do they have a diet high in sugars, colours and additives? These can all cause hyperactivity in toddlers.

I noticed a distinct change in my son whenever he drank too much fruit juice (high in sugars) and ate items which were heavily coloured such as lollies or even some yoghurts. I saw a huge improvement in his behaviour by simply cutting down on these.
Also, toddlers can get very crazy when not getting enough sleep. Ensure they get enough rest, about 11 to 12 hours nightly. A daytime nap is also still recommended at this age.
Ensure they get plenty of fresh air and excercise, this will help with sleep patterns as well.

When the noise gets too much, turn off all tv's and radios for a while and sit with them on the floor, playing with them and their toys. Crazy behaviour is often just a cry for attention.

When all else fails, go and have a cuppa and calm yourself. Often children simply respond to our own energy..

Good luck! :-)

Answer 3

Chris, She loves you, you're her Uncle and she just wants some attention. Next time you go to your sister's and she starts screaming and jumping around, bend down, pick her up and give her a big hug. Ask her how she's doing, what she did that day in school, after school, whatever... Give her 5 or 6 minutes of undivided attention, then explain simply to her that you have to "talk to her Mom" or text or whatever. You'll be surprised how much easier she is to handle if you'll just invest a few minutes in acknowledging her existence. Good Luck.

Answer 4

Toddlers LOVE flannelboard stories. You can use color books to make the characters. My class love the old ones like, 3 Little Pigs, Billy Goat Gruff, 3 Bears and Goldilocks. I have had them ask me to do several at a time and then they take the characters and retell the story themselves. Let them listen to tape books using headphones. Give them sensory activities to do: playdough, washing their dolls/toys, etc.

Answer 5

Get an assistant, or get two. If you're describing your students as "crazy", you're probably not meant to teach. Teaching requires patience. Read books and ask other teachers for their tips and advice on classroom management. Maybe the problem is you, not your students.

Answer 6

Lots of hands on items; blocks and building with blocks is great. Give them playdough, all kids love the squishiness of playdough. Give them music and bowls to pound on...outside in the yard.

Answer 7

Stop letting them control you and control them. They don't listen to you take away one of their recess points or do the names if one talks, you minus there recess points. They might complain but it helps them going through life.

Answer 8

get them to concentrate on a fun project they enjoy. when they're concentrated on that, they'll forget about running wild through the house. :D

Answer 9

tell them a story
entertain them with coloring books
watch a video with them
a snack
a nap

Answer 10

take them to the park or outdoors so they can run around...when they come home they will be ready to go to sleep. good luck!