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Date: 8/28/2007 1:56:00 PM
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Author:
haifa'a
(yalema49@hotmail.com)
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Subject:first week of preKG
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Hi, my name is Haifaá and I am a preKG (nursery) teacher I really need help, it's the first few days at the nursery and I have 8 out of 15 children crying all the day all the time. need IDEAS what can I do .please any help
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Date: 8/31/2007 11:05:00 AM
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Author:
Rudy
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Subject:nursery
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You have 15 babies. that is WAY too many. Is there a ratio that your center has to follow. You said you were a prek teacher but that would be 4's & 5's. Nursery would be babies I think. I hope you have help in your room because 15 infants or nursery age children are WAY too many.
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Date: 8/31/2007 12:45:00 PM
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Author:
Denise
(kulpitgarvy@comcast.net)
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Subject:First week of PreKG
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Play music that is "grounding", ie rhythmic drums as in Sacred Earth Drums by David & Steve Gordon, for background music during activities. They need to learn rules and socialize before you can start your formative program, so develop simple activities that help them learn your rules indirectly. Actions speak louder than words. Use simple songs for clean up and transitioning. Free art (where assorted materials, scissors, glue, and coloring, paper..) are all mixed up in a box will draw groups together and get them conversing. Water & group games break the ice.
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Date: 8/31/2007 7:06:00 PM
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Author:
Dana
(danarathmell@comcast.net)
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Subject:1st week of preKG
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If the children are 4-5 yrs old ask the parents to bring in a family picture and make a family board where the children can go and look at their picture to fell happy and safe. I am also concerned if you have a helper and how old these children are. There are state mandated laws with ratios. Do not be afraid to ask for help or an assistant. Good Luck
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Date: 9/1/2007 8:44:00 AM
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Author:
pneely
(palkenneely@hotmail.com)
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Subject:separation anxiety
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Love and courage to you, dear teacher. A quick, cheerful goodbye from parents will non-verbally communicate to any age that parent trusts you will meet the child's need. Let parent decide to hand child to you when parent is ready. Do not let parent linger more than a few minutes, or else have them walk the child around outside your classroom. Lingering parent communicates to child that parent does not trust you will meet child's need. After 5-7 days child should begin to adjust to trust you and will stop crying sooner. There may be some that will not stop after weeks. Suggest a different drop-off strategy, perhaps some other person to carry child to class (director) from car. Assure parent h/she can check in by phone as often as needed. Assure parent that separation anxiety is a normal, very HEALTHY action by child. Assure parent h/she is doing a great job meeting child's needs. Classroom helps can be varied: soft, lullaby-type music, singing lullaby-type songs, speaking in a low, soothing voice, create a play "tent" under a card table filled with pillows or blankets so child can "hide" while you can still observe them. Rocking chairs, musical toys set on very low sound, a lovey or pacifier or bottle for those 2 and under can help the transition, too. Ask for breaks when YOU need them. Your director can be a huge asset if you communicate well your stress level.
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Date: 9/2/2007 8:31:00 AM
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Author:
Windy
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Subject:No way should the Director or any one el...
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No way should the Director or any one else that works at the center Carry a child inside the building. It is the parents responiblity to Bring their child to the room they are assisgned.
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Date: 8/31/2007 10:40:00 AM
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Author:
Julie Stewart
(kmclayton@mindspring.com)
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Subject:Crying Babies in Nursery
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The first thing I would do is play music and engage the non-crying babies in play with simple shaking toys or instruments. The crying babies will figure out there is something else to do and begin to take notice. Then one by one engage them with a shaking toy also. The music needs to be loud enough for them to hear and might include soothing music, upbeat music, music with a good beat, and music with lots of harmonies. Give them variety!
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Date: 8/31/2007 11:13:00 AM
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Author:
Vicky
(vky1@aol.com)
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Subject:Crying Babies
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If your babies are Preschoolers age - a schedule is a must! Do you have things planned like painting, dancing and even playing outside. A water table is a great way to get children to settle down quickly. You can use something as simple as a dishpan. Also singing is a great way to help. Again lots of reassuring helps - remind them that Mommy always comes back because she loves them very much! Good luck and keep smiling and singing!!!!
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Date: 8/31/2007 5:49:00 PM
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Author:
jennifer
(reneleesantos@yahoo.com)
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Subject:crying pre KGS
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I cam empatize with you on the first couple of weeks at school. For me the first day is always hectic however it is important to be kind and patient with them. Reasurance is very necessary. I would suggest that you communicate with the parents by telling them to speak to the child and reasure them But most of all try to win the child's confidence. Best of luck on your new school year.
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Date: 8/31/2007 9:26:00 PM
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Author:
Cathy Taormino
(teddibeardaycare@aol.com)
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Subject:Cryig Chilren, first days of school
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I run a small program from my home so I have fewer children. When I do have a new child or two that are having a hard time I slow everything down. WE keep our schedule the same, but I tone down the activities and spend lots of individual time with the child. Music and singing help as well as having a few of the other children that are more confident become your special helper and the upset child's buddy. It sometimes takes a while, but a little extra time spent in the beginning will go a long way towards how the child will do later. Once they feel secure and safe, they will flourish.
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Date: 9/1/2007 10:13:00 AM
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Author:
Ollia
(kzvprincipal@yahoo.com)
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Subject:Crying children
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I teach young toddlers at this time. One thing that I have found works is to validate the experience. Validate and say 'mommy come back soon' or 'we'll be waiting.' If a child is in transition from one room to the other have them look out the window at their old room or walk past the old room and, again, validate their experience as they were once in the baby room or toddler room and now they've grown bigger and are in ....room. Getting down to the child's eye level, putting your arms around their waist and reassuring them.
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Date: 9/17/2007 11:28:00 AM
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Author:
Linda Arocho
(HappyHands12302@aol.com)
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Subject:Crying
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I use to care for a child who was 3 and I was her first experience away from daddy. We made a book for her that had picutres of her and daddy and other important people in her life - we laminated that for her and she kept it with her. She called daddy on the play phone to "talk" to him. Lots of things - but bottom line was, until I ignored the crying, it didn't stop. I gave her a quiet place for her to sit and "cry a bucket". First time I did that, she cried for MAYBE 8 minutes. Then the next a few minutes shorter and same for the 3rd day. The fourth day, she didn't bother crying. She just hung out and played with us. Sometimes, you just have to have a good cry and sometimes you don't.
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