First lesson I have learned is that no matter how much "a pain" a child is there is something that you can find positive in a child. When you find that positive use it to your advanage. Like one child is a "pain" but I noticed that when I read to him he became quiet, calm, and happy to be read to. Second lesson is that as long as you try, the children will see that you are new, and they will help you. Third lesson no matter how hard you try you can not hear every story from every child in one day...IMPOSSIBLE!
I wouldn't use the word "pain" to describe a child, but some children make bad decisions. I try to find something positive in all my children. Sometimes children just want attention. It is hard to touch base with each child everyday, but I do try to greet them every morning with a smile and say hello. I do try to communicate with each child everyday, during our small groups. Even though you are new, you don't have to let the kids know it, you are the leader of the class and you need to share your expectations with them so they know what is expected of them.
Every student has a different way to express themselves and this is what makes them unique. I completely agree with you when it comes to not being able to listen to every students story but you can take things like that and make them into learning opportunities for the students. For example, you could tell the student to write you a story about it when they're home so you can read about everything that happend. By doing this you don't have to worry about hurting the students feelings while also helping them work on putting their ideas on paper.
First lesson I have learned is that no matter how much "a pain" a child is there is something that you can find positive in a child. When you find that positive use it to your advanage. Like one child is a "pain" but I noticed that when I read to him he became quiet, calm, and happy to be read to.
ReplyDeleteSecond lesson is that as long as you try, the children will see that you are new, and they will help you.
Third lesson no matter how hard you try you can not hear every story from every child in one day...IMPOSSIBLE!
I wouldn't use the word "pain" to describe a child, but some children make bad decisions. I try to find something positive in all my children. Sometimes children just want attention. It is hard to touch base with each child everyday, but I do try to greet them every morning with a smile and say hello. I do try to communicate with each child everyday, during our small groups. Even though you are new, you don't have to let the kids know it, you are the leader of the class and you need to share your expectations with them so they know what is expected of them.
ReplyDeleteEvery student has a different way to express themselves and this is what makes them unique. I completely agree with you when it comes to not being able to listen to every students story but you can take things like that and make them into learning opportunities for the students. For example, you could tell the student to write you a story about it when they're home so you can read about everything that happend. By doing this you don't have to worry about hurting the students feelings while also helping them work on putting their ideas on paper.
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