I AM A PRE SCHOOL TEACHER AND SOMETIMES THE KIDS GET SO OUT OF HAND I AM with3 OTHER TEACHERS IN THE ROOM...?

Question

AND I DONT KNOW HOW TO CORRECT THEM, I DONT WANT TO LOOK MEAN BUT I HAVE NOTICED YOU DO HAVE TO BE AUTHOIRITIVE. HOW DO U SUGGEST I CORRECT THEM IN A MANOR WHERE THE CHILDREN AND MY CO WORKERS WILL STILL LIKE ME

Answer 1

I have 6 kids of my own and I found the best thing is to give them a time out and if that don't work stand them in the corner for about 5 mins. It might still not work so i would take something that they like away from them. Like TV, games, treats. See when they see the other playing or getting treat for being good then they will know the next time how to act.

Answer 2

One of the things that children need to understand is authority.  I have seen teachers use silence and the "one two three - all eyes on me" count system to restore order.  

You must first get the attention of the students.  That doesn't always mean yelling and screaming.  Try bending down or one knee down.  Getting on the same level as the kids can be very effective.  It is also a  non-threatening yet authoritative posture.

Low, even, calm speaking voices are also very effective for bringing order to a classroom.

Have you tried changing the seating arrangements of the trouble makers?  If you divide the trouble makers so that they cannot collectively take over, that too can help.  Put them next to a model student so that they can  learn to model that behavior and praise like crazy the positive behaviour  and reward it.  What you will find is that sooner or later, the bad kids start mimicking the good behavior so that they too can get praise and treats.

Good luck

Answer 3

Firm (but not mean) seems to be the key.   Also, find the activities the kids like, but make them contingent upon good behavior and/or completing the activities that they may not like as much.  (Going outside to play if you complete this exercise on colors).  You can also use other types of rewards such as stickers (they always seem to go over well with this age).  Don't worry about your co-workers not liking you.  If they are good co-workers, they will want what is best for the kids.  You should also sit down and talk with them and see what techniques have worked in the past for them.

Answer 4

I taught preschool once and instead of raising my voice I would start singing their favorite song and link all my students together into a circle. After you have them under control, maybe you talk about appropriate behavior etc.

Answer 5

I am a pre-k teacher and have a Para-pro in my room. I suggest first thing you should do at the beginning of the year is to sit down with the three other teachers and go over what you expect as far as classroom behavior and ways you will work together in order to meet those goals. You can not be in a room with three different philosophies. Combine your ideas and go from there, that way you do not feel bad about stepping in and making an authoratative decision on how the class should be behaving. Believe me, you will be glad that you did this.

Answer 6

we use positive discipline where i work. If a child is doing something good we praise them with maybe a small treat or pat on the back we only bring the attention to the good children. if you are with three other teachers try breaking the students up into three small groups and doing centers. Or at recess have the children run and jump just simply ware them out.

Answer 7

I was a preschool teacher for 9 years and then a Children's director.  The thing I would tell you is to start with the kids the first day of school and be consistent.  Set rules and make sure that even if you are with other teachers or even parents that your rules are followed. I also did a treasure box that the kids got to go to at the end of the week if they didn't go to the red light.  Always praise positive behavior and nip the negative in the bud.  If a child went to the red light during the week they didn't go to the treasure box but I gave them a sticker and told them that I know that they would do better next week and get to go.   I did list a few website that the bottom that might also help you.......Good Luck with your class

Answer 8

The first thing is to realize that they are only in preschool; the tendency in early education today is to expect these kids to sit at their tables and quietly work for a lot longer than they are able to.  

They just plain aren't wired to do that; they are wired to run, play, discover, and start to assert the beginnings of independence.  It's been proven over and over that the first 5-7 years of a child's life are when they learn the fastest - they have this huge urge to suck in information from everything around them.  When they are required to conform to a structure that doesn't account for their needs, they're going to go nuts and take you with them.  Plain and simple.

The way to avoid this is to first set some definite rules for the class - 3-4 of them is usually what the kids can handle - and talk with them about it.  Something like this:

1) Respect each other.

2) Obey the teachers.

3) Be a good friend.

While this seems really vague to adults, it makes perfect sense to a preschooler.  Did I respect Tommy when I threw a truck at his head?  Oops, I'm sorry Tommy.  Will you be my friend again?  Did I obey Ms. Pat when I yelled "No!" and stomped my foot?  I'm sorry Ms. Pat.  Do you still love me?  Was I a good friend when I told Susie I didn't like her anymore?  I'm sorry Susie.  Will you forgive me?

Rules like these give the outline, the structure, that a preschooler needs, and they are logical rules that the majority of preschoolers won't fight with.  They understand them, and understand that they're wrong when they break them.

Ok, next.  Make sure that you and your co-teachers plan enough to keep them going.  Don't have them do anything for more than about 15-20 minutes at a time - they don't have the attention span for it.  They will get bored, get off-task, and turn on you and take over the room :-)  Scatter playtimes throughout the day, and let them choose their toys or centers.  You determine their project activities, but let them determine their play activities.  

Ideas include story time, art time, learning numbers and letters, bubble time, outside time, cleaning the tables with shaving cream, snack time, music and dance time, and playing on an obstacle course made of mats.  These are things that allow them to explore and discover on their own level while allowing them to build social skills and run the willies out.  In between every 2-4 activities, allow them some play time.  I think you'll find that your day runs a lot smoother.

Answer 9

You have to talk to the children you cannot be their friends. you have to let them know you r the boss of your class room. I taught pre-school for 10 years It took time for me to understand  this. Talk to the other teachers and director , I see that you four teachers r not working as a group. you should not be stressed