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I am a kindergarten teacher in Norway for children who are born in 2017 and 2018. Every day we have lunch at 11 o'clock and I try my best to use the opportunity the lunch setting provides to get a conversation going with all og my students. The issue is that I have one student who talks all of the time. I try to include all the children in the conversation but she just takes over. It has come to the point where I have had to tell her that "I hear what you are saying, but right now I am interested in what our friends have to say." I keep reminding her to eat as well as she is so busy talking, that she forgets to eat. She gets a very annoyed look on her face when I tell her that I want to hear the other children. She will cross her arms and squint her eyes and say "huff". I used lunch as an example here, but this child talks all of the time. When we get dressed, during center time, during groups, on walks, during free play. She is a very lively child, and she is absolutely wonderful. She is a great resource to have in our group. But at times, like lunch, she is completely overshadowing the other children. What do I do?

1) Can you make this little girl your "Teacher's Helper" at mealtimes? Keep her busy setting the table or getting extra napkins during the meal. 
2) Set up a rotation process, where you go around the table or group activity and give each child a turn to respond. She might not like that, but if it is a classroom rule she should get used to it. 
(Is she the only child at home? Good luck!)

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Andrea Zabel, M.Ed.
Quality Measurement Specialist
Maryland EXCELS
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Original Message:
Sent: 04-20-2022 02:59
From: Anonymous Member
Subject: Lunch time conversations

This message was posted by a user wishing to remain anonymous

I am a kindergarten teacher in Norway for children who are born in 2017 and 2018. Every day we have lunch at 11 o'clock and I try my best to use the opportunity the lunch setting provides to get a conversation going with all og my students. The issue is that I have one student who talks all of the time. I try to include all the children in the conversation but she just takes over. It has come to the point where I have had to tell her that "I hear what you are saying, but right now I am interested in what our friends have to say." I keep reminding her to eat as well as she is so busy talking, that she forgets to eat. She gets a very annoyed look on her face when I tell her that I want to hear the other children. She will cross her arms and squint her eyes and say "huff". I used lunch as an example here, but this child talks all of the time. When we get dressed, during center time, during groups, on walks, during free play. She is a very lively child, and she is absolutely wonderful. She is a great resource to have in our group. But at times, like lunch, she is completely overshadowing the other children. What do I do?

Original Message:
Sent: 4/20/2022 2:59:00 AM
From: Anonymous Member
Subject: Lunch time conversations

This message was posted by a user wishing to remain anonymous

I am a kindergarten teacher in Norway for children who are born in 2017 and 2018. Every day we have lunch at 11 o'clock and I try my best to use the opportunity the lunch setting provides to get a conversation going with all og my students. The issue is that I have one student who talks all of the time. I try to include all the children in the conversation but she just takes over. It has come to the point where I have had to tell her that "I hear what you are saying, but right now I am interested in what our friends have to say." I keep reminding her to eat as well as she is so busy talking, that she forgets to eat. She gets a very annoyed look on her face when I tell her that I want to hear the other children. She will cross her arms and squint her eyes and say "huff". I used lunch as an example here, but this child talks all of the time. When we get dressed, during center time, during groups, on walks, during free play. She is a very lively child, and she is absolutely wonderful. She is a great resource to have in our group. But at times, like lunch, she is completely overshadowing the other children. What do I do?

Hello and how are you doing I was reading your question and thought to myself  is she talking  about my granddaughter because she likes,, well loves to talk and will talk over you at any time. Her brother is not a talker so this is what I do when I ask a question before I asked the question I will call his name letting him know that I am talking to him.  She will wait until he answer then she will talk, so maybe you can call the students name then ask the question see what they may know about the subject. if he or she does not know then call on that  person.

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BrendaBerger
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Original Message:
Sent: 04-20-2022 02:59
From: Anonymous Member
Subject: Lunch time conversations

This message was posted by a user wishing to remain anonymous

I am a kindergarten teacher in Norway for children who are born in 2017 and 2018. Every day we have lunch at 11 o'clock and I try my best to use the opportunity the lunch setting provides to get a conversation going with all og my students. The issue is that I have one student who talks all of the time. I try to include all the children in the conversation but she just takes over. It has come to the point where I have had to tell her that "I hear what you are saying, but right now I am interested in what our friends have to say." I keep reminding her to eat as well as she is so busy talking, that she forgets to eat. She gets a very annoyed look on her face when I tell her that I want to hear the other children. She will cross her arms and squint her eyes and say "huff". I used lunch as an example here, but this child talks all of the time. When we get dressed, during center time, during groups, on walks, during free play. She is a very lively child, and she is absolutely wonderful. She is a great resource to have in our group. But at times, like lunch, she is completely overshadowing the other children. What do I do?

Growing up my brother was a big talker like this little girl. Now, he is a well-known international minister. He has often said if only his teachers had nurtured his "gift of gab!" There's absolutely no telling where he would be today. As a teacher, I have thought many times, how would a teacher nurture the 'gift of gab?' You might have a side conversation with your talkative student to discuss the impacts of someone dominating conversations. You might role-play this to give her a concrete example of what you mean by this. She may not be fully aware that she is not being a good listener when she talks, talks, and keeps talking. She may benefit from understanding that good communication includes active listening and not just 'waiting to speak', but listening so well that you can briefly summarize or respond to what someone has said. Maybe some of these things could be intentionally embedded in your class conversations. You may want to spend a little time with this student so that she can help you to have more productive conversations during class time as well as during other times of the day. Listening in conversations is just as important as speaking, right? If we are going to have productive conversations, the people we are talking with want and need to be heard as well.

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CarolynThomas
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Original Message:
Sent: 04-20-2022 02:59
From: Anonymous Member
Subject: Lunch time conversations

This message was posted by a user wishing to remain anonymous

I am a kindergarten teacher in Norway for children who are born in 2017 and 2018. Every day we have lunch at 11 o'clock and I try my best to use the opportunity the lunch setting provides to get a conversation going with all og my students. The issue is that I have one student who talks all of the time. I try to include all the children in the conversation but she just takes over. It has come to the point where I have had to tell her that "I hear what you are saying, but right now I am interested in what our friends have to say." I keep reminding her to eat as well as she is so busy talking, that she forgets to eat. She gets a very annoyed look on her face when I tell her that I want to hear the other children. She will cross her arms and squint her eyes and say "huff". I used lunch as an example here, but this child talks all of the time. When we get dressed, during center time, during groups, on walks, during free play. She is a very lively child, and she is absolutely wonderful. She is a great resource to have in our group. But at times, like lunch, she is completely overshadowing the other children. What do I do?

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Hello

 

As I reading  this, I was thinking about a little boy in my class who has to answer every question and respond to every statement. Here is a suggestion similar to going around the table: explain that each child will have a chance to respond when I call the letter  that begins with their name. With this technique  you can put her at the beginning, middle or end to respond and I would also use a timer.  I would say that the timer is to make  sure everyone has time to respond.

Carolyn Perry

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CarolynPerry
DetroitMI
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Original Message:
Sent: 04-20-2022 02:59
From: Anonymous Member
Subject: Lunch time conversations

This message was posted by a user wishing to remain anonymous

I am a kindergarten teacher in Norway for children who are born in 2017 and 2018. Every day we have lunch at 11 o'clock and I try my best to use the opportunity the lunch setting provides to get a conversation going with all og my students. The issue is that I have one student who talks all of the time. I try to include all the children in the conversation but she just takes over. It has come to the point where I have had to tell her that "I hear what you are saying, but right now I am interested in what our friends have to say." I keep reminding her to eat as well as she is so busy talking, that she forgets to eat. She gets a very annoyed look on her face when I tell her that I want to hear the other children. She will cross her arms and squint her eyes and say "huff". I used lunch as an example here, but this child talks all of the time. When we get dressed, during center time, during groups, on walks, during free play. She is a very lively child, and she is absolutely wonderful. She is a great resource to have in our group. But at times, like lunch, she is completely overshadowing the other children. What do I do?

I absolutely understand what you are experience I have a similar situation. When I finally realized, no one brings it to her attention. So I helped her peers to take care of their own needs by saying, I don't like it when you don't let me talk to Ms. S or It's my turn, I'm not done telling my story, another one I personally say to my little one is I like what your saying but did you forget to say excuse me

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SheilaMatute
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Original Message:
Sent: 04-20-2022 02:59
From: Anonymous Member
Subject: Lunch time conversations

This message was posted by a user wishing to remain anonymous

I am a kindergarten teacher in Norway for children who are born in 2017 and 2018. Every day we have lunch at 11 o'clock and I try my best to use the opportunity the lunch setting provides to get a conversation going with all og my students. The issue is that I have one student who talks all of the time. I try to include all the children in the conversation but she just takes over. It has come to the point where I have had to tell her that "I hear what you are saying, but right now I am interested in what our friends have to say." I keep reminding her to eat as well as she is so busy talking, that she forgets to eat. She gets a very annoyed look on her face when I tell her that I want to hear the other children. She will cross her arms and squint her eyes and say "huff". I used lunch as an example here, but this child talks all of the time. When we get dressed, during center time, during groups, on walks, during free play. She is a very lively child, and she is absolutely wonderful. She is a great resource to have in our group. But at times, like lunch, she is completely overshadowing the other children. What do I do?

Maybe try…
-Setting a timer at lunch; let her know she has to eat until the timer goes off. Make it a game that only you and her play.

**If you use this strategy, let her earn stickers or points each time she's successful. Maybe after she's earned a few stickers she can trade them in for some kind of reward. Something like getting to read one of her favorite books to the class or a special person on campus.
-Talking chips worked with a class I had one year. Each child got 2-3 chips. When they were out, they could no longer just blurt things out. They had to earn more chips or wait to talk. I forgot how much I loved this strategy. We really learned the art of taking turns in conversation. 

-Sometimes giving "talkers" a job that involves talking about specific things quiets them too. 

Best of luck getting your little friend to listen as much as she speaks. 

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LaShondaMarshall
HaughtonLA
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Original Message:
Sent: 04-20-2022 02:59
From: Anonymous Member
Subject: Lunch time conversations

This message was posted by a user wishing to remain anonymous

I am a kindergarten teacher in Norway for children who are born in 2017 and 2018. Every day we have lunch at 11 o'clock and I try my best to use the opportunity the lunch setting provides to get a conversation going with all og my students. The issue is that I have one student who talks all of the time. I try to include all the children in the conversation but she just takes over. It has come to the point where I have had to tell her that "I hear what you are saying, but right now I am interested in what our friends have to say." I keep reminding her to eat as well as she is so busy talking, that she forgets to eat. She gets a very annoyed look on her face when I tell her that I want to hear the other children. She will cross her arms and squint her eyes and say "huff". I used lunch as an example here, but this child talks all of the time. When we get dressed, during center time, during groups, on walks, during free play. She is a very lively child, and she is absolutely wonderful. She is a great resource to have in our group. But at times, like lunch, she is completely overshadowing the other children. What do I do?

Maybe use a visual to help her and others know when it is time to talk.  Example, The Talking Block.  When the block is placed in front of that person at the lunch table, it is their turn to share. When it is someone else's turn, have them pass the block to the new speaker.  It is concrete and may be more effective than a verbal reminder.

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KarenHurley
Daytona BeachFL
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Original Message:
Sent: 04-20-2022 02:59
From: Anonymous Member
Subject: Lunch time conversations

This message was posted by a user wishing to remain anonymous

I am a kindergarten teacher in Norway for children who are born in 2017 and 2018. Every day we have lunch at 11 o'clock and I try my best to use the opportunity the lunch setting provides to get a conversation going with all og my students. The issue is that I have one student who talks all of the time. I try to include all the children in the conversation but she just takes over. It has come to the point where I have had to tell her that "I hear what you are saying, but right now I am interested in what our friends have to say." I keep reminding her to eat as well as she is so busy talking, that she forgets to eat. She gets a very annoyed look on her face when I tell her that I want to hear the other children. She will cross her arms and squint her eyes and say "huff". I used lunch as an example here, but this child talks all of the time. When we get dressed, during center time, during groups, on walks, during free play. She is a very lively child, and she is absolutely wonderful. She is a great resource to have in our group. But at times, like lunch, she is completely overshadowing the other children. What do I do?

I love the idea of having a prop or like a "talking stick", so that whoever has it can talk and then it can be passed onto the next child.

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LoriBauer
BolingbrookIL
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-18-2022 10:52
From: Karen Hurley
Subject: Lunch time conversations

Maybe use a visual to help her and others know when it is time to talk.  Example, The Talking Block.  When the block is placed in front of that person at the lunch table, it is their turn to share. When it is someone else's turn, have them pass the block to the new speaker.  It is concrete and may be more effective than a verbal reminder.

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KarenHurley
Daytona BeachFL

Original Message:
Sent: 04-20-2022 02:59
From: Anonymous Member
Subject: Lunch time conversations

This message was posted by a user wishing to remain anonymous

I am a kindergarten teacher in Norway for children who are born in 2017 and 2018. Every day we have lunch at 11 o'clock and I try my best to use the opportunity the lunch setting provides to get a conversation going with all og my students. The issue is that I have one student who talks all of the time. I try to include all the children in the conversation but she just takes over. It has come to the point where I have had to tell her that "I hear what you are saying, but right now I am interested in what our friends have to say." I keep reminding her to eat as well as she is so busy talking, that she forgets to eat. She gets a very annoyed look on her face when I tell her that I want to hear the other children. She will cross her arms and squint her eyes and say "huff". I used lunch as an example here, but this child talks all of the time. When we get dressed, during center time, during groups, on walks, during free play. She is a very lively child, and she is absolutely wonderful. She is a great resource to have in our group. But at times, like lunch, she is completely overshadowing the other children. What do I do?

Yes that's a strategy to use with children. I think that it makes all the children feel important to have a chance to talk.

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Tammie MGamble
CollinsMS
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-22-2022 10:23
From: Lori Bauer
Subject: Lunch time conversations

I love the idea of having a prop or like a "talking stick", so that whoever has it can talk and then it can be passed onto the next child.

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LoriBauer
BolingbrookIL

Original Message:
Sent: 05-18-2022 10:52
From: Karen Hurley
Subject: Lunch time conversations

Maybe use a visual to help her and others know when it is time to talk.  Example, The Talking Block.  When the block is placed in front of that person at the lunch table, it is their turn to share. When it is someone else's turn, have them pass the block to the new speaker.  It is concrete and may be more effective than a verbal reminder.

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KarenHurley
Daytona BeachFL

Original Message:
Sent: 04-20-2022 02:59
From: Anonymous Member
Subject: Lunch time conversations

This message was posted by a user wishing to remain anonymous

I am a kindergarten teacher in Norway for children who are born in 2017 and 2018. Every day we have lunch at 11 o'clock and I try my best to use the opportunity the lunch setting provides to get a conversation going with all og my students. The issue is that I have one student who talks all of the time. I try to include all the children in the conversation but she just takes over. It has come to the point where I have had to tell her that "I hear what you are saying, but right now I am interested in what our friends have to say." I keep reminding her to eat as well as she is so busy talking, that she forgets to eat. She gets a very annoyed look on her face when I tell her that I want to hear the other children. She will cross her arms and squint her eyes and say "huff". I used lunch as an example here, but this child talks all of the time. When we get dressed, during center time, during groups, on walks, during free play. She is a very lively child, and she is absolutely wonderful. She is a great resource to have in our group. But at times, like lunch, she is completely overshadowing the other children. What do I do?