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Date: 3/9/2006 7:49:00 PM
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Author:
bear
(infinitebeliever@hotmail.com)
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Subject:preschoolers running in classroom
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How can you stop a child from running in the classroom? We have a group of 13 preschoolers and four of them constantly run in the classroom. We have tried room arrangements to stop this, but it is still happening. Also, how can you motivate a teacher who thinks sitting and directing a group of three-year-olds from across the room is 'teaching?' To me, it's just laziness. Any suggestions?
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Date: 3/10/2006 12:10:00 PM
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Author:
zap
(zap557@earthlink.net)
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Subject:running in the classroom
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When we see a child running in the classroom, we ask them what kind of feet do we use inside? Their answer is "Walking Feet". Then we have them show us two or three times. Then we follow it up again on what kind of feet we use inside.
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Date: 3/10/2006 12:12:00 PM
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Author:
zap
(zap557@earthlink.net)
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Subject:running in the classroom
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When we see a child running in the classroom, we ask them what kind of feet do we use inside? Their answer is "Walking Feet". Then we have them show us two or three times. Then we follow it up again on what kind of feet we use inside. But there is no sure fire way to totally stop the running in a preschool classroom. This way works for me. I very seldom have children running in the room.
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Date: 3/15/2006 1:53:00 PM
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Author:
bobbiann
(bigddog803@go.com)
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Subject:great tips to stop runners!
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OK. first, you are focusing on the wrong behavior. this just reinforces it. yeh, doesn't make sense, but it's true. when 'Suzy' is walking in the room, just say Wow Suzy! I like how you are using your walking feet. then, as Joe is doing the same (and the other are kids running) hey kids! look how great of a job Joe is doing with his walking feet! cool! Billy, can you show me your walking feet? great walking! I like that! guess what happens? they all fall like dominoes, they all want praise for doing the right thing. I reward 'right choices', saying the praise and then the right choice made. (great job Billy, I like how you are sitting like a pretzel.) if you want the class to fall in as a group, then praise the other kids for doing the right thing as they also comply. Now for those non-compliant, I give them two choices if possible. Sit at group or sit quietly at the table. I also have picture cards of the choices (some kids need a picture to understand what is expected). OK, the kid doesn't want to sit at circle, but what is wrong with table if he is quiet? I use time-out only if the child refuses to correct his/her own behavior. "You didn't pick any of the choices available, and you did not have another idea to calm yourself, then you your only choice is what I pick for you. and it's not fun. it's sad to see you here, when your friends would likt to play with you." focus on the positive, praise the right choice made, stay firm, repeat basic rules throughout the day. ignore tantrums if possible. help teach the kids how to develop self-control.
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Date: 4/5/2006 3:45:00 PM
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Author:
Hmmm
(hmmm@hmmm.com)
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Subject:hmmm
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Interesting
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Date: 4/19/2006 1:04:00 PM
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Author:
jess
(jhueb5@aol.com)
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Subject:running in the classroom
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I have had the same problem in my classroom and the best solution we have came up with is a brief timeout. We redirect the children to an activity at a table and tell them that we need them to calm their bodies down. We ask that they sit with us for a few moments, talk to them as to why we shouldn't run in the classroom and then after a few minutes, let them return to their previous activity. After having to repeat this several times with several children the running has stopped and they have now began redirecting other children
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Date: 3/10/2006 8:30:00 AM
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Author:
Dari Miller
(dariqueen7@hotmail.com)
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Subject:I hope you get an answer! We have the s...
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I hope you get an answer! We have the same problem...we've tried redirecting, doing movement activities to get their energy focused, etc. One will start chasing another, and then they're all doing it.
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Date: 3/10/2006 10:51:00 AM
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Author:
Rudy
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Subject:running
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What happened to consequences for running. All I heard was redirecting etc. That doesn't tell them that running is not acceptable in the classroom. No play time for a little bit etc. You are the teachers it is your responsibility to enforce the rules in the classroom. My children get a time out for running and we don't have that problem any more.
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Date: 3/10/2006 7:32:00 PM
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Author:
bear
(infinitebeliever@hotmail.com)
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Subject:well I have tried redirecting, time outs...
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well I have tried redirecting, time outs, loss of activity...BUT i have three 3 yrs olds in a group of 10 mixed ages of 3 and 4 yr olds and they are a handful..its hard to do much more, since they cannot be separated during the day/classtime. One child just runs all over the room, and sometimes out into the hallway...I have spoke to his parent several times after writing him up, but it does no good, he is spoiled rotten and dad will only say--why don't you be good at school? and thats that. The running around is happening during the times of circle time, storytime, and even after we come in from outside. I have tried the put on your walking shoes...inside feet..etc...even brought in some slippers...but nothing working....
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Date: 3/10/2006 7:52:00 PM
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Author:
Rudy
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Subject:I have 20 3, 4 and 5 yr olds. My AM cla...
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I have 20 3, 4 and 5 yr olds. My AM class is mostly 3's I don't have running in my classroom it can work. Don't let them do something they really want to do be consistant. It does work.
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Date: 3/11/2006 10:28:00 PM
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Author:
gertrude
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Subject:Walk walk walk
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can the child hold hands with you for a few minutes everytime they start to run around? this way you can show them how you want them to walk around instead of run. Everywhere you walk so do they... (make sure you have to walk everywhere!!!!). Then you can explain that inside we have it's important to walk in case we (start reasons why...)
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Date: 4/20/2006 11:51:00 PM
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Author:
Claire
(CLAIREAMEELE@SAN.RR.COM)
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Subject:running in classroom
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I work with autistic children, shadowing one in particular in a mixed preschool (typical kids and identified as special needs). What works for us (with persistence and patience) is immediately and calmly but firmly reminding the runner that we don't run in class, and to go back and show us their "walking feet." This works with all the children. It's important to remember that children this age won't respond appropriately to rules all of the time. Even the "perfect" ones have lapses, and the staff is there to keep them on track. Also, be aware of your staffing needs. Do you have some people doing prep work when the running is more likely to occur? Are all staff aware that they are responsible to handle runners in the same way? Do you have a good supply of sensory activities like play doh, rice/bean bins, finger paints or painting easels, bean bag chairs, etc.? Try to keep all activities to not more than 20 minutes, maybe a little longer if you're doing centers. And I would certainly observe any child who consistently has maladaptive behavior in a different light...autism and other disorders on the spectrum are often mistaken for misbehavior, spoiling by parents, etc. The earlier such kids are identified, the better their chances for happy, successful lives. If the problem behavior is linked to poor parenting, be honest with the parents that the child's behavior has become a problem because it's not only disruptive, it will also affect other children's willingness to play with him (which is very likely happening!) Often parents of such kids are hoping for some help/advice they can use to be successful and see their kids fit in better. I hope this helps... Good luck!
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Date: 4/23/2006 10:02:00 PM
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Author:
Mrs. H
(ladeeann1@comcast.net)
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Subject:Tantrums
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I want to say Thanks to the teachers who agree to try and ignore tantrums.I has a child who was very bright and I tried to be nice and share with the female parent in her life that it needed no attention, for as soon as she left the child just stopped and begin to play. I had been understanding for aboutthree months but one day I just said to the parent this has to stop it caused my other children to act out as though it was fine, and I had just taken all I could take of the mother hanging around causing matters to escalate daily. I told the mom over and over she is fine once you are gone she plays and enjoys her day. I got smacked, kicked and pinched not to mention the effect it had on the other children. I want to know am I the only caregiver that feels like some parents feel like this is a way to get the guilty feeling off them leaving your daycare upset and the provider hurt. I took all I could take them a miracle happen the child left after I said enough is enough. Please respond..Mrs.H
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Date: 3/11/2006 6:16:00 AM
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Author:
Terri
(tyme2school@yahoo.com)
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Subject:running
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I am curious as to whether or not it is free time and they are running in lieu of independent center work?
First I must say that I understand your frustration, but I also must say that 3's and 4's have the ability to be actively engaged in non gross motor activity in the classroom when trained to do so.
When preschoolers run in a class its their way of saying that either I don't know what I am supposed to being doing or that the environment is restrictive and I am resisting it.
In NAEYC based programs that are run correctly, and Montessori classrooms, I have never seen any children running in the classroom. They are always activedly engaged in the various classroom centers or work that they have learned to run themselves and this gives them a sense of accomplishment and control over their environment.
Also, redirecting can become a game to a child who lacks attention at home and he will do the same thing over and over again to get you to redirect him. I think that you might want to re-evaluate your class structure and schedule to see if a change or rotation in the daily routine could help. Good luck !
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Date: 3/12/2006 12:33:00 PM
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Author:
Anna
(Boriquathirty9@yahoo.com)
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Subject:running
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If you observe the children they are telling you something.
The children are saying they want to go outside and run.
They know they have a routine that involves running. They
are not able to express the words and say,"I know there is
a routine where we should run, but they are showing it. If
it is a rainy day and they cannot go out they should still
have an hour or an hour and a half of physical active
play. Divide them into three or four small groups and let them dance until their heart is content or until they are tired. Relax you have trained them well and they know what they should be doing, as opposed to the lazy teacher. I know, I go through it myself and have to come up with physical activities lasting for at least an hour or an hour and a half before their naptime and of course a relaxing story ten minutes before their relaxing lunch and naptime.
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Date: 3/15/2006 5:55:00 AM
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Author:
Dari Miller
(dariqueen7@hotmail.com)
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Subject:Yes, we do have time outs (sometimes the...
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Yes, we do have time outs (sometimes they take more energy than they're worth, with 3 of the regulars throwing tantrums), but we are very consistent with that anyway. We talk about walking in the daycare, and saving the running for outside. It works for about 10 minutes.
We go outside every day that we can, and sometimes twice. When they are starting to all get rowdy, and seem to need to blow off steam, we get together and do some very physical action songs, jumping, etc.
The kids we have problems with are the ones who get no discipline at home. It's hard to be consistent when the parents let them do what they want at home.
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Date: 3/15/2006 11:36:00 AM
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Author:
stormgirl
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Subject:what opportunities do they have to expell their energy?
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Children this age have a great deal of energy. How often are the children allowed to run freely throughout the day? (Outside in an open space)
Do the children spend a lot of time restricted (having to sit for prolonged periods, for example?)
At the times when our children start running around (usually in a group as some type of game) we usually grab their attention in a light hearted way "wow I can see you all have a lot of energy there! I have just the thing for you! Come with me." Remind them that it is important they use walking feet inside (explain why- saftey etc...) but say you understand they have a lot of energy that they want to use.
Then spend 10-15 minutes in a gross motor activity. I.e Dancing, music movement, end with stretching and yoga, quiet and calming activities. Then release the children in groups of 2-3 to go to specific and seperate activities.
This strategy works well, and respects the childrens need to expell the huge amount of energy that they have!
Good luck :)
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Date: 4/4/2006 9:06:00 AM
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Author:
Dari Miller
(dariqueen7@hotmail.com)
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Subject:Hyper kids
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We have two in particular who show signs of being hyperactive. It's not the typical running around I see in all of our other kids. One is almost 5, and one is almost 6 and in kindergarten. They have ample time to get physical, and we go outside twice a day. It doesn't matter how many or how few children there are here, these two will not stop racing around and yelling everything. It seems to be beyond our control, and is influencing the others. These children are here to be "socialized", not because their parents are working.
How bad does it have to get before we send them home? They would do very well with one-on-one or two attention, but we just can't give them that with 6 or 7 other children (including infants) that need us.
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Date: 4/21/2006 4:36:00 PM
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Author:
rheckert
(rheckert@columbus.rr.com)
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Subject:running in the classroom
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I cannot agree more!! Reinforce with specific positive comments such as you noted in catching them doing the right things not the negative behaviors.I also agree with the two choices for noncompliance. Let them know what is expected and stick to it. Focusing on the positive, praising the right choices, being consistent and firm while repeating your expectations and how we use self control will definitely eliminate behaviors and allow children to have control while making their own choices while not being told what to do. Ignoring tantrums is also a great idea. Once recognized it gets attention and that behavior will continue. You are so right on with you comments. :)
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Date: 4/4/2006 2:15:00 PM
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Author:
Rudy
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Subject:hyper kids
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Why are they in a class with infants? Are there any consequences to them for running? Maybe they are board if they are with infants. I would not jusge thme as hyper yet. Are there times when they do play appropriately? Ex. in an art area can they make a project? Make sure they are getting consistant consequences for their actions. They don't ahve to be doing this they are old enough to be controled.
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Date: 4/5/2006 6:06:00 AM
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Author:
Dari Miller
(dariqueen7@hotmail.com)
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Subject:You are right, they are old enough to be...
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You are right, they are old enough to be controlled, but they're not. That's the problem.
Our daycare is very small...unless we are at full capacity (which rarely happens), we have ages 3 months to 10 years old all together. We separate them as much as we can, and most of our books, and activities are geared toward the 3-6 range, which is most of our kids.
These two boys are like this almost all of the time, one of the reasons they are sent here. The parents need a break.
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Date: 4/6/2006 5:59:00 AM
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Author:
Rudy
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Subject:children running
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Is that ok with your liscensing standards to have thme all together ? How many adults are there watching the children? It seems like there could be a person that could take these two children and do activcities with then just to help keep them from running and that would be a big help to the others.
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Date: 4/6/2006 4:23:00 PM
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Author:
Dari Miller
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Subject:Separating Children
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It must be okay to mix the children...our daycare coordinator has been in many times, and doesn't have a problem with it. We don't usually either...we find it good for the kids to sometimes have kids of all ages to interact with (we don't have infants every day). It would be a great idea to take these 2 out sometimes, for extra stuff they need. But would that be like showing favoritism or something? I'm all for giving them extra activities, but what about the other kids who would want the extra attention too?
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Date: 4/7/2006 10:51:00 AM
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Author:
Rudy
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Subject:extra attention
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You have to provide the things the chidlren need if those two need extra attention then that is what you should provide. It sounds to me like they are just board with the activites and need other thngs to do and they choose running becase there isn't anything else for them to do.
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Date: 4/21/2006 8:13:00 AM
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Author:
Melissa
(thegarnica6@msn.com)
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Subject:Seperating Children
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Hi Dari,
Each child has his or her own needs. If seperating them from the others for an activity to help them get control or giving them the extra attention they need would help. If think it's all in how you as the teacher apporoach it. If you express that each child has different needs than others and you do what you can to help each child and tell those children that have issues with it. I have 3 boys all with ADHD. Each one has different needs and it's ok for you to address each one differently at different times for different things!
Melissa
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Date: 4/19/2006 9:46:00 AM
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Author:
Kim
(batkinson@excelligencemail.com)
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Subject:Why should the children walk? Why do we ...
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Why should the children walk? Why do we ask them to walk inside? For our adult benefit or the child's?
No, they will not hurt themselves and if they do it is the perfect learning opportunity to explain why we walk is perferred.
We send children outside to run in an environment that is usually harder with more sharp objects and protrusions than the inside.
Why do we ask them to walk inside?
Maybe the children need more time outside so they can run and release their excess energy. Children run. It is what they do. They have so much enengy they cannot possible control it all. If we ask them to we are considering our adult needs, not the child's needs.
In my center, children run if they want and I expect my teachers to keep up with them. If they cannot keep up that is a different issue.
Ask yourself why you want them to walk not how are you going to make them walk.
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Date: 4/19/2006 2:09:00 PM
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Author:
Rudy
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Subject:running
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You ask why the children should walk? Because it is a rule. Yes they can get hurt. They can fall over a toy and hurt themselves badly. You are there to ensure their safety. You sure wouldn't want a lawsuit on your hand this soceity is sue happy thesse days. There are creative ways to get them to move and use their bodies. We are also teaching them where appropriate places are to run. Sometimes it isn't inside like a school . resturant,church etc. I teach in a public school pre kdg and we CANNOT run inside. My chidlren are provided with every opportunity to move their bodues when needed. Running in the classroom earns them a timeout.
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Date: 4/19/2006 10:25:00 AM
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Author:
Nikki
(nbaker723@hotmail.com)
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Subject:Running in the classroom
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How about giving them more creative ways to walk in the classroom. Each day give them a new animal to walk like. For example, if they are concentrating on walking like dinosaurs or cats all day, it will slow their feet down a little. Our children walk like mice in the hallway as they pass our infant rooms. They love to pretending that they are sneaking past cats(babies) to go outside!
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Date: 4/19/2006 11:05:00 AM
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Author:
Linda
(t0good@webtv.net)
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Subject:Running
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I did a workshop for providers just a few months ago and a major complaint was running in the classroom - after covering room arrangement (no aisles that resembled landing strips!), one provider said she had "tried it all". She was talking of a very smart little boy - after questioning her, his favorite toys were the cars and trucks - I suggested she put up stop signs, traffic lights, wear white gloves, etc, and make the room up with these items so All the kids could participate with the traffic rules (helps them in the real world as well), and this child would learn to slow down. I talked to that provider a few weeks later and turned out it worked really well for her!
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Date: 4/19/2006 1:51:00 PM
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Author:
Ms S
(MsS@yahoo.com)
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Subject:right on!
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It's about time that someone asked about the importance of walking...they are less likely to get hurt if they are focused on what they are doing than in evading the teachers...could a place indoors be provided for running if the room isn't safe for that activity....at 3-6 the natural movement is to run...it's completely inappropriate to 'train' them to do a task just because anything else is out of your comfort zone...instead of making them stop...give them a place to do it safely...as for infants-6 in a space together, you should look into your state licensing requirements and make sure for your own sake that this is legal...in my state, it is contrary to licensing to combine groups outside of the context of the first and last few hours of the day, or in a family home...
.....lastly, if you have a conflict with a lazy co-worker, bring it to her attention...is she properly trained? are you the best judge of her performance? is the director ok with how she leads her children? Focus on the task at hand, include her if she needs to be included, and demonstrate what you consider to be appropriate education...that is the best thing to do for all parties involved
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Date: 4/19/2006 1:40:00 PM
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Author:
Michele Lopez
(mlopez@guidance-center.org)
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Subject:Classroom Running
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Look at your physical environment, does it lead to running? Are there wide open spaces for children to run? If so arrange the room to have well-defined areas, section (angle) off furniture to minimize space for long open areas. If I am 4 and see a long hallway, I am going to run.
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Date: 4/20/2006 6:43:00 AM
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Author:
Becky
(kidz_are_us@msn.com)
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Subject:You must have great liablilty insurance!...
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You must have great liablilty insurance! We refrain from running in our center. Why? I as a parent was out about $6,000 due to my daughter running in her center (she was 3). She fell and killed her front two teeth causing her to need a pulpectomy. We found out later that the center should have covered the cost since it happened there and they allowed her to run in the building. We also refrain from running in the building because they would be seriously hurting each other. What do we do to keep children from running? Make sure you don't have wide open areas, nor ways for children to run around things. We normally don't have issues and if we do it is usually in the 18 mths-3yr old room where they are still learning. You are brave to allow children to run whenever they want.
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Date: 4/19/2006 2:16:00 PM
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Author:
Kate
(littlestars328@AOL.COM)
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Subject:small grps.
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First thing to try, is to catch the kids being good and praise them next try giving them special tasks that make them feel proud and happy to be helping. Thirdly, brake the children into small group activities...have 3-4 in an activity for centers. Find out what they are interested in nad that might help keep their attention.
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Date: 4/20/2006 7:33:00 AM
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Author:
Misty
(myoung302003@yahoo.com)
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Subject:Potty Training
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I have a 3 1/2 year old boy and I'm having a hard time potty training. He knows how to pea on the potty, but he refuses to poop on the potty, so I can't put him in big boy underwear because he doesn't notice he is pooping until it stars coming out. Then if I put him on the potty he won't finish, but if I put a diaper on hi8m he will poop. I have tried the reward thing. I let him ho around the house without a diaper on so he will go pea, and he will let me know when he is starting to go poop, but like I said he won't finish on the pooty , so we have small poops (4 or 5)in one day. Does anyone have anything that has worked for them. I need all the ideas I can get. I'm wondering if it's because he has an younger sister, she is 18 months. Thanks for any suggestions.
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Date: 4/21/2006 6:46:00 AM
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Author:
Becky
(kidz_are_us@msn.com)
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Subject:It seems to take most children longer t...
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It seems to take most children longer to poop in the potty. Once a child is potty trained (meaning urinating) we put them in underwear regardless of poop. When they do have to poop, we have them help clean it. Now granted there isn't much that they can do, but you'd be surprised at what a little will accomplish. If the child request a diaper/pull up to poop, well we give them an option. Poop in the potty or poop in the underwear. This puts them in control of what they are going to do and gives them a choice. granted it doesn't always work, but most of the time they start to understand and realize how much easier it is to poop in the potty
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Date: 2/26/2007 2:21:00 PM
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Author:
anna alvarado
(aalvarado@uusd.net)
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Subject:to stop inappropriate running in the cla...
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to stop inappropriate running in the classroom is to have an area such as a circle rug where running is allowed.
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Date: 2/27/2007 11:03:00 AM
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Author:
Rudy
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Subject:running
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what is the point of having a rug for them to run in the classroom? what are they learning? If you have a no running rule in your classroom then enforce it. If you allow your children to run expect accidents. I just don't see the point of encouraging running inthe room. If you are playing a game outside that requires running that is great. I don't see how them running in the classroom is helping them learn.
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Date: 8/14/2007 8:29:00 AM
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Author:
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Subject:Here to say hello
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Hi here how are you? I am newbie in www.earlychildhoodnews.com so i hope i will get some friends here :)
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