How do I work with small kids? Any tips?

Question

How do you work with kids aged 6 to 10? I have no previous experiance in dealing with kids. I dont know how to talk to them in a "childly" way like some people do. But now i am in a situation where i have to interact with them. I feel strange when i try to sweet talk. I'm just not used to it.

Any tips on how to interact with them in a more appropriate way.?

Answer 1

yeah , its pretty easy provided that you dont have to do it in front of a gathering , ,

kids are inquisitive , noisy , careless people , , try starting by observing their actions , , answer few of their questions , , in turn ask them something , ,

dont come off sounding as the boring adult 'cos then they are going to be ignoring you , ,

anyway , good luck to you !

Answer 2

First of all, bring lots of patience!  Like one of the posters said, if you aren't comfortable being "sweet" just treat them kindly and fairly, like you would anyone you would try to get to know.  Get down on their level when you talk to them.  Listen to what they say (they can say some pretty funny, interesting things!)  Genuinely care about them (they can spot a fake a mile away.)  Be firm with the rules so that they know where their boundaries are.  But don't be too hard on them either as they are just kids.  It is a fine balancing act.  Kids really need boundaries so don't let them walk all over you.  Find out what their interests are and talk to them about them.  Let them teach you about their interests.  Good luck!  You will be fine!

Answer 3

If you aren't comfortable being "sweet," then just treat them how you'd treat anyone you were trying to be nice and friendly with.  Over time, maybe you can work on the sweetness thing (higher pitched voice, etc (like the other poster said)).  

Do you have any pets?  It's kind of like when you talk to a dog or cat.  But kids nowadays are pretty savvy, and I don't think you have to put on any kind of act.  Just be yourself, be nice, be friendly, and treat them like people (little stupid people - just kidding - that was a joke some comedian made).

You can also give them little treats sometimes, like stickers.  You can buy big packs of them usually at office supply stores.  Kids love to get little cheap presents like that.

Answer 4

Smile and grin all the time at them and talk in a high pitched voice.

Read stories with them as if your acting the whole story.

Have puzzles and easy books for them to read, coloring books, easy games outdoors, like tips or stuck in the mud. let them play on playgound equipment when they are bored.

Answer 5

its abit spending everytime they do good on you give them something like a candy always be fair coz their abit envious