What management techniques are most important for infant/toddler classrooms?

Question

What ones do you think are??

Thanks

Answer 1

Schedule and Routine. You'll do less yelling and correcting of behaviors if the kids know what they should be doing. That doesn't mean that they'll do it... but then instead of running around the room you can ask what they should be doing and direct them to a quieter/more constructive activity. You can still have variety in your day... what is the same is what kind of activity comes next. Ex... free play, snack, circle (book/song), center choices, art, recess, lunch, "quiet reading time" (yeah right...), nap. This works especially well with toddlers that are about to move to a "preschool" (3 yr old) room.
I don't have much experience in young toddler/infant rooms... but I'd say, have a few exciting choices that are going to keep them engaged. Change up activity choices so they don't get tired of doing the same thing over and over.

Answer 2

*Focus on one task at a time
*Reward, reward, reward positive behaviors all day long
*Keep tasks short
*Always have an example of the final result you expect so students know what to do
*Mix active work with quiet work