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  • 1.  Kids that just don't listen and always says No

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    Posted 12-06-2019 21:56
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    Hey, I just started working at a child care center everyone is really wonderful, but I am having trouble getting the children to clean up, and get on a schedule. I need some  suggestions on how to get them to do a simple task. In need of help!!!!


  • 2.  RE: Kids that just don't listen and always says No

    Posted 12-09-2019 10:36
    Hello!

    First and foremost reach out to the wonderful people working with you. They will probably have some suggestions for you. If all else fails go with your gut. Do they need longer play time? Or maybe they are having trouble with their transitions because you're their new caregiver? Either way, use your firm voice when needed. Stay calm; you'll get the hang of it. Have some fun with the transitions so it doesn't seem like work when they're cleaning up or transitioning.

    What helps for us telling the kids:
    "1, 2. 3 eyes on me" or "if you can hear me freeze and wiggle your hands in the air" or even singing "it's time to clean up". We also ring a bell that tells the kiddos it's time to clean up. It helps when they have visual and auditory cues. Hope this helps!

    Al the best to you  ~ Love and hugs!

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    Pakoula Vang
    Merced CA
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  • 3.  RE: Kids that just don't listen and always says No

    Posted 12-09-2019 11:57

    Hey there Susan!

    We have talked about how keeping it simple can help keep anxiety down for you and the children, but another helpful tip is to keep your daily routines as predictable as possible. What do I mean by that?

    In my classroom, my students spend the first part of the school year getting to know the classroom, the schedule, and the other predictable routines we have going on throughout each day and throughout the classroom.

    Things like signing in, answering our questions of the day, or serving their own juice for snack. These are all skills and tasks that the children have been practicing and mastering since the very first day of school.

    Keeping these predictable routines up and running will help the children feel more in control, confident, and relaxed throughout the holiday season PLUS you will know that the children are continuing to practice and master their skills even though you may be taking time out for some holiday fun.

    If you toss all those routines out the window, it can cause confusion and confusion leads to chaos which always leads to more anxiety.

    Keep your predictable routines in place and follow them as much as possible all through the holiday season. I know that there might be some interruptions to the routines but don't let those interruptions become the new norm in your classroom.
    Deborah

    PS. By the way, have I told you how amazing you are for doing what you do? You really are so hang in there and keep making great choices on behalf of your littles!
    Deborah Stewart, M.Ed.


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    Susan Hinman Waldman
    Practice Based Coach
    Communities United Inc.
    Watertown, MA
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  • 4.  RE: Kids that just don't listen and always says No

    Posted 12-09-2019 13:28
    Congrats on the new job! I'm so happy to hear that everyone you work with is wonderful. That makes a huge difference. I found some of the best professional development I had as a new teacher was to watch teachers around me that had great strategies. 

    Are you working with 3-4 year olds or what age group? Since you're still new to the children, I would reflect on what tasks or routines they really "know". It may not be that they aren't listening or won't do it, but that they don't know the expectation yet. You have to truly teach every single thing- how to sit in a chair, how to line up, how to hang up a coat, how to use the blocks, how to clean up after snack. When you say "line up" you may think of that as a simple, obvious task, but to the kids, they may not know what that should look like.  Using the time to explain and have a couple of kids model how to do some of the more troublesome tasks in the day should help. And then positively reinforcing when they do it well over and over again. "Jane's going to show us how to put on her coat and line up. Wow, look at how Jane walked. And now she's quietly putting on her coat. And now she's walking to the door and waiting. Nice work Jane!" 

    You may find it helpful to watch some videos we have in the video library:https://info.teachstone.com/ty-teachstone-video-library-samples-videos-teachstone  or if you have access to the myTeachstone Learning Resources, there should be a lot there for you too.  

    Lastly, if early childhood is new to you, spending some time to learn about developmental milestones so you know what's typical for different age levels may be helpful: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/photolibrary/3years.html

    And this group is wonderful for ideas! If you give specifics about times of day or situations that are tricky, you'll surely get some good ideas from the community.

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    Liz Savage
    Community Manager
    Teachstone
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  • 5.  RE: Kids that just don't listen and always says No

    Posted 12-10-2019 15:54
    It is always important to remain calm when we ask the children to clean up. Instead of telling them to clean up maybe you can start by asking them that in five minutes you will be needing their help in cleaning up the toys. Children feel so good to hear you tell them that you need their help in cleaning up. You can also start by telling as well as showing them that you are helping Joe clean up and do not forget to praise them when you realize that they are helping you clean up.



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  • 6.  RE: Kids that just don't listen and always says No

    Posted 12-16-2019 20:28
    Just want to add some additional tangible strategies,
    1) Be patient, loving, nurturing, and responsive throughout these transitional times.
    2) Guide children through transitions patiently and lovingly
    3) Create and use familiar signals to let children know when it is time to transition from one activity/experience to another, e.g. sing the same song, recite a poem, freeze game etc. (Creative Curriculum)
    4) Summarize the activity just concluded, and inform children of what activity is happening next, where they will be going, and the expected behavior(s). CLASS Dimension Guide.
    5)  Support expected behaviors with visuals: state the expected behavior/activity; model the expected behavior/activity, then reinforce the expected behavior/activity with a visual of what it looks like. (Sample photos of expected behaviors/activities are attached - can be laminated).
    6) Create an interactive visual daily schedule so that children can become familiar with and predict the daily routines. 
    7) Create a Helper Chart (with children's photos and names) so children get opportunities to actively participate and lead.
    8) Children need to be given ample notice prior to a transition, and know what they will be doing next before the transition occurs.
    Be consistent and have fun teaching!

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    Maria Ferrette
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