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ASAP HELP NEEDED

by Rozita

Feb 12, 2012

Hello! I am a student teacher and I would like to have some kind of character like Elf on the Shelf to help motivate my students daily. However, I do not want to use Elf on the Shelf....Is there any other kind of stuffed animal with some kind of book that I can use to go along with this general theme???? Any help would greatly be appreciated. Pleas...See More

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Leah You could buy a green bear and read the Kelly Bear books to the children

Mar 4, 2012

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Help! My kids the bully this week!

by Nicole

Mar 7, 2012

Hi all! I'm a teacher in Middle School, but I have a 23 month-old in daycare five days a week. He is (and I am biased) a very sweet kid and..well, normal. Yesterday the teacher in his room told me that the last couple of days he has been pushing and pulling kids. She said that ordinarily it wouldn't be a big problem, but he is very big for his age ...See More

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maureen On 3/07/12, Leah wrote: > Just a thought: Is there any possibility that you could > observe him in daycare for at least one-half hour? His > behavior is probably in the normal range, but may be the > result of something else going on in the classroom or in his > life. > ! He is an only child, so I can't observe him >> with ...See MoreOn 3/07/12, Leah wrote: > Just a thought: Is there any possibility that you could > observe him in daycare for at least one-half hour? His > behavior is probably in the normal range, but may be the > result of something else going on in the classroom or in his > life. > ! He is an only child, so I can't observe him >> with siblings at home. I've been talking to him, saying >> things like, "we don't push friends, we are gentle with >> friends." And then I'll repeat and say, "will you be >> gentle with -insert each friends name- tomorrow?" >> and, "No pushing -name-. You can hug -name." Any other >> tips?? Is this a phase? Please tell me what to do to stop >> it!

My dgd is the same age and I observe her in a group of toddlers at the library each week. There are two boys about her size that have pushed her down for no reason (well one was trying to hug her from behind!) but many of the male toddlers had a tendency to push through to get to what they wanted. The caregivers are with them so they are getting one one one direction at the time it is happening. I would think telling him after the fact and not being there when it happens doesn't really resolve the issue.

First, I think it would benefit the teachers and your child by observing and seeing what might be triggering the behaviors. At this age it could be any number of reasons. One, many children this age do not get "spatial" relationships and he might simply feel they are invading his space.(so he pushes them out of the way) He might have some sensory integration issues where he NEEDS to have physical contact by pushing. (Some children need deep compression. Some need the opposite). He might be limited in his language development and simply acts instead of using words. (teachers can be teaching the words he needs) He might simply be experimenting with social skills and looking to see what he can and can't do with others. He might have seen other children doing the pushing and he is simply imitating what he has seen others do. These are just a few reasons that come to mind. By observing, the teachers can get a better handle on what and why. Then they can develop a proactive plan rather then a reactive response.

Since he is just now starting this, his teachers should be shadowing him and stopping him BEFORE he starts the pushing. before it becomes a habit. They need to be more proactive. Then they can show him how to show his feelings or thoughts and using words instead of actions. Saying to a child "We don't hit or push other children" seems odd to me since if you think from his view he is thinking but "I do hit and push other children" At this age, the teacher can still anticipate that type of behavior and can either redirect the child or stop him. "Friends don't like to be pushed". If the teacher misses and the aggression happens, the child should be shown to look at the child he hurt and be given the words. "Look at Lily's face. She is sad, When you pushed her you hurt her".

I find that something you can do as a parent is find good picture books that you can read together that shows pictures of similar behaviors and talk about them. Show the sad face of the hurt child and talk about how the child who hurt the other one, can make it up to the hurt one. Maybe an ice pack or a hug. Also take him to events (libraries have evening story hours too), where you can be there to intervene and use as a teaching moment should anything aggressive occur.

I say at his age he is NOT a bully. This is very common behavior and he can and should be learning from his loving caregivers at the time the behaviors occur appropriate interactions. Saying "no" is not enough.

Mar 7, 2012

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maureen, and I want to add... br> > from his loving caregivers at > the time the behaviors occur appropriate interactions. > Saying "no" is not enough.

I wanted to add that the key to a permanent change is when the adults catch the aggressive child (either he stops himself or the adult is able to prevent the behavior) NOT hitting or pushing when he normall...See More

Mar 7, 2012

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my toddler's teacher put stickers on her arm

by richard

Mar 15, 2012

Advice please!

My toddler is nearly 3 years old. Her teacher put a sticker on her forearm as praise and recognition. This is after I complained about the teacher's use of ink stamps on her forearm with the same explanation.

My child complaints about washing her arm and get the sticker wet. The sticker tugs also tugs her skin whe...See More

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Leah Most public schools I know will reward a kid to death! Although, I believe in recognizing extra effort, I think this is a classroom management method that has gotten out of hand.

Richard, thanks so much for posting a link to my article! For a direct link, click below

Apr 7, 2012

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richard On 4/07/12, Leah wrote: >> Most public schools I know will reward a kid to death! > Although, I believe in recognizing extra effort, I think this is a > classroom management method that has gotten out of hand. > > Richard, thanks so much for posting a link to my article! For a direct > link, click below

Just came acro...See More

Jun 12, 2012

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$19.97 Cots Sale from Kohburg, Green EC Furniture company

by Kohburg

Mar 29, 2012

Kohburg, a Green EC furniture company is having a huge Cots sale, at $19.97 it is 50% off its original price. Kohburg is know for its product quality, green concept and European design. go check it out at [link removed]

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Almost at the top of my pay

by Ash

Apr 1, 2012

I'm almost maxed out at 14.50, and with a MA in the field and over 20,000 hours of contact time with children, I'm wanting more. I conduct unpaid company-wide training and do free remote IT/web design support for the company as well as teach. (I will not be compensated for these aspects. What should I do in the field or out? Sad to say, money is an...See More

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Ash On 4/06/12, can you teach... child development at a community college? I was an adjunct professor for a number of years. I resigned this year because it was no longer intellectually stimulating. > On 4/01/12, Ash wrote: >> I'm almost maxed out at 14.50, and with a MA in the field >> and over 20,000 hours of contact time with children...See More

Apr 6, 2012

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Mrs.Richardsonsays I would look into doing something else. I am an infant toddler specialist, I help improve the quality of child care centers (quality improvement). You could also look into consulting yourself out to others through contracts. GL

On 4/06/12, Ash wrote: > On 4/06/12, can you teach... child development at a community > college? I was an ...See More

May 18, 2012

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bilingual; teachers

by Martha LeGette

Apr 6, 2012

I am super excited to be apart of this near holistic preschool, located in downtown Decatur. We are opening in three weeks and are looking for experienced bilingual Spanish teachers. This is a full day immersion program for infants through two years of age. If anyone is interested in learning more, let me know. It is going to be a great program, an...See More

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Going back to work soon

by Ash

Apr 14, 2012

I injured my shoulder playing with my students (ripped out a tendon) I'm going back into the classroom of 2-3 year olds, which I can't wait! I cant use my right hand/arm to blow my nose or anything, so helping with toileting/snacks...and a lot of other activities will be interesting. I'm just hopping that a child does not run into my arm and rip it...See More

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Leah, great advice NFM On 4/20/12, Leah wrote: > I think you will need to wear a colorful sling that is obvious > to children. Talk about your hand, arm and shoulder. Make a > big deal out of it and explain that you will need the > children to not bump into you. > > It's great to hear a teacher of 2-3 year old children who > LOVES their work! > &g...See More

Apr 20, 2012

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Ash This is good advice. On my doctor's orders though, I have leave my arm loose. When I was talking to the director, a preK girl snuck up and twisted the hand/arm back and out, luckily it didn't go too far. (this was 5 mins in to me being back).I will have to be hyper aware though. I did do the explaining but it will take a few reminders.

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Apr 21, 2012

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Dramatic play window - outside looking in

by Tara McConnell

May 2, 2012

My dramatic play area is going to be a garden. I have used the 'kitchen' to make a flower box (the ones that hang on teh outside of a window) and need to make a window to go above it. I have a million ideas for an inside looking out window, but can't for the life of me think of what to put "in the window" . Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. T...See More

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Number recognition mneumonics

by Aurora

May 7, 2012

I have a boy just turned 4 who has trouble learning the numerals. I used some gimmicks for a few numbers to help him learn them, and they worked! So I'm passing along what I did to help someone else!

Nothing for number 1 or 2. Number 3: Use dark brown construction paper to draw a 3 that looks like the left side of a tree. Then draw on ligh...See MoreI have a boy just turned 4 who has trouble learning the numerals. I used some gimmicks for a few numbers to help him learn them, and they worked! So I'm passing along what I did to help someone else!

Nothing for number 1 or 2. Number 3: Use dark brown construction paper to draw a 3 that looks like the left side of a tree. Then draw on lighter brown construction paper the right side of a tree. Glue the dark #3 part onto the right side. Glue some small pale green 'leaves' onto the top branch of the #3. The different shades of brown will enable you to discern that it is a 3. Then say, '3 tree' as a way for the student to learn the 3.

Number 4: Cut out a 4 using a pale shade of construction paper. Glue onto a white background. Cut out some black circles -- small to simulate rocks -- and glue them in a pyramid shape on the inside of the 4 at the top, like a pile of rocks is inside the 4. Next glue 4 'rocks' in a line coming down into the top of the 4. Say either '4 more' or '4 pour'. Always say the numeral first. That's the important word.

Number 5: Cut out a 5 with a slightly longer bottom curve to it than usual. glue the top of the 5 to what should look like a tree branch, but don't draw a full tree so as not to confuse with number 3. Then trace and have child cut out a yellow bee to which he adds black lines to make a recognizable bee. Glue him to the part of the 5 just before the curve starts. It's '5 hive' and it looks like a bee entering the hive.

Number 6: I got this off the Internet "the ball is on the bottom. 6 is for kicks'. You trace a big 6, and the kids color the circle of the 6 to make it look like a ball.

Number 7: not sure

Number 8: say 8 snake. You could even do a craft with this.

Number 9: 'sunshine 9' I got this off the Internet too. The kids glue a yellow circle inside the circle of the 9. then they glue sun rays coming out of it. This is very very effective at getting kids to memorize 9.

Number 10: 10 is for tent. I glued a large white number 10 on black paper. I stapled a piece of yellow felt over the black paper. I open the flap, say 10 is for tent and let the felt fall back over it. Kids learn 10 fast!

Number 11: A co-worker held up one arm and said '1'. Leaving it up, she held her second arm high and said '11'. so effective!!

I hope this helps some of the kids in your class who are having trouble learning these numerals like my little guy did.

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look up preschool lessons #2117 [link removed].

May 10, 2012

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