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smothering child with his talking

by Lily S.

Oct 9, 2014

am in need of some serious help. I have a boy who never ever stops talking. I mean never. And it is mostly to me or any other adult. He interrupts me when I teaching or reading a story. Form the moment he walks in he is on me with stories.

During table work he follows me around or when another teacher comes in he clings to her. You could ...See More

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a few ideas My hat is off to you kinder teachers because I could never do what you do. But this is a tool that I use with older students who blurt. I teach them to "rub your lips" and I tell them that it will wake their brain up so they can think about waiting to talk. It sounds like this little guy has zero impulse control. Also, you might try role playing wi...See MoreMy hat is off to you kinder teachers because I could never do what you do. But this is a tool that I use with older students who blurt. I teach them to "rub your lips" and I tell them that it will wake their brain up so they can think about waiting to talk. It sounds like this little guy has zero impulse control. Also, you might try role playing with puppets where you trade places and he has to tell you to stop talking so much. Put him in your place and see if he can problem solve from that angle. With my older students I tell them to write their story down and put it in my mailbox. That usually helps them to realize I can't listen right now, but I am interested in their story about their birthday party, etc. The "rub your lips" tool is very effective because it triggers the kineasthetic connection between mouth and brain. One last thing, try to step back and see if you see any patterns. Does it get worse after lunch or is it worse late in the day. If you can find patterns, it can be a clue to food sensitivities, etc. Mom might be willing to explore natural, holistic ways of helping her child to become more self-calming. Might he be comforted by having a stuffed animal at his desk or a stress ball to squeeze? He sounds like there is some evidence of anxiety there. Is there a chance he is anxious or fearful and this is his way of coping? He might be overwhelmed by the stimulation of the classroom setting. Just some ideas to consider.

On 10/09/14, retired wrote: > I had a young boy several decades ago who was just like > this except he was only that way with me (his first year in > a school setting). It was almost like a compulsion he > talked so much even if he got no feedback from me. He would > always have something to say no matter what the topic was. > One day a classmate got bit by the hamster and I was > addressing the bleeding issue. He came up to me and started > this long drawn out story about some relative of his who > was in this accident and the ambulance had to come, etc etc > etc. I sternly said "Not now, A...." and he stopped talking > for the first time that school year. The next day when his > mother was dropping him off she pulled me to the side. She > said that A had come home the previous day and was > devastated. She asked him what the matter was and he said > that Mrs. N didn't like him anymore. She asked why he > thought that and he said "because she said Not Now, A'. She > was on a multi year maternity leave from being a K teacher > so she understood and thought I would enjoy the story. He > continued to be a talker, but I don't recall that it was > such a huge issue that much anymore. He learned boundaries > after that. > > I know parents are told to speak to their children as much > as possible for all the right reasons. However, I think > some parents, usually the mother, did that so much with > their first borns that the child learned that undivided > attention by the grown ups was what was to be expected It > was rare that a second born or later in the sibling group > ever exhibited that same tendency. Just in my mind I > suspected that it was that encouragement to talk with the > parent with a first born that prevented some children to > not learn boundaries when it came to speaking. > > In your case, though the child is missing boundaries with > just about everyone he comes into contact with him. I agree > with the other poster about giving techniques much more > time to work then what you have done so far. It isn't > helping that a role model at home is doing the same thing > with talking. Best wishes for your school year and I hope > over the months you are able to guide him to learn > boundaries.

Oct 9, 2014

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Rita/PA I had a little girl many years ago with a talking problem. She was so much less problematic than you describe! (Wow!) At my wits end, I finally taped her as I was reading a book. SHe got to hear her voice being so disruptive. Her talking lessoned after that.

Here's a unique idea one of my former student teachers used: She told the kids to,...See More

Oct 14, 2014

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math challenge activities or program?

by JCM

Oct 8, 2014

Hi, We use TERC Investigations math program and are finding that some kids who have met the K Spring math benchmarks in September are not being challenged. I would like some ideas or programs to challenge these kids. I really don't want a bunch of worksheets, but instead some engaging problem solving math activities or other ideas to extend their m...See More

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Betty Ann Right, Bedtime math is not designed to be class curriculum. I just thought it might be something to suggest to parents of your high performing students (or maybe all of them!). It could also be a springboard for you in trying to think of different approaches and ways to extend math thinking.

On 10/08/14, JCM wrote: > On 10/08/14, Betty ...See More

Oct 8, 2014

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jacque/Wa/K-1/nbct 2006 Look at the Math Tiles carried by Joyful Learning. They easily differentiate for every child. Each child can progress at their own pace and each set is more challenging. Students have to (in Set A) count objects, place numeral tiles in the correct place by the picture and then transfer their info to a hard copy. The sets progress from A and B which...See More

Oct 8, 2014

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New KRA

by becky

Sep 13, 2014

The new OHIO KRA is a nightmare to administer. The ONLY way it would work would be to have a sub in the room and test outside of constant distraction. OR bring in a testing team to administer test while the teacher resumes teaching. -It is ridiculously time consuming. -You are expected to test and maintain meaningful classroom activities (mind you ...See More

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pksped I am going for training tomorrow for the latest and greatest preschool mandatory ODE testing tool. After the changes I've heard about with the KRA, I am afraid...very afraid. I'm offended that ODE says that the new KRA is to determine the quality of preschools in the state....yet they keep it so super top secret that they won't even tell us what is...See More

Sep 14, 2014

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Froggy Im so glad to read your post, as I am feeling the same way! My kids have been assessed enough already! The KRA is terrible. I have no idea how to assess some of the observations because many of the items are not something kids do naturally!!! What is the ODE thinking??? My poor students are losing quality teaching time because of this insane assess...See MoreIm so glad to read your post, as I am feeling the same way! My kids have been assessed enough already! The KRA is terrible. I have no idea how to assess some of the observations because many of the items are not something kids do naturally!!! What is the ODE thinking??? My poor students are losing quality teaching time because of this insane assessment!!!

On 9/14/14, pksped wrote: > I am going for training tomorrow for the latest and > greatest preschool mandatory ODE testing tool. After the > changes I've heard about with the KRA, I am afraid...very > afraid. > I'm offended that ODE says that the new KRA is to determine > the quality of preschools in the state....yet they keep it > so super top secret that they won't even tell us what is on > it. And as you know, K teachers aren't supposed to talk > about what is on it, either. If it is to determine quality > of preschool programs, THEN ADMINISTER IT DURING SPRING K > REGISTRATION. This current plan is like giving the 5th > grade OAA in August/September of the child's 6th grade > year. > > > On 9/13/14, becky wrote: >> The new OHIO KRA is a nightmare to administer. The ONLY >> way it would work would be to have a sub in the room and >> test outside of constant distraction. OR bring in a > testing >> team to administer test while the teacher resumes > teaching. >> -It is ridiculously time consuming. >> -You are expected to test and maintain meaningful > classroom >> activities (mind you I have 24 kids - no -help - it is > the >> beginning of the year - many of my kiddos NEVER had a >> preschool experience. >> -the child being tested has a hard time focusing in the >> classroom. >> -It is overkill - and gives little useful information. >> -The test is a state money-maker at the kids expense. >> -I am a seasoned teacher and this test tells me zip - and > I >> haven't found one kindergarten teacher who feels > differently. >> -We do it because it is mandated - but not one K-teacher > I >> know sees its value. Sum it up: Insane

Oct 6, 2014

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Infinite Campus

by Daniela

Oct 4, 2014

Anyone Kinder teachers out there using Infinite Campus? I need help with the grade book! Thanks, Daniela

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Kids kicking teachers

by Cindy

Oct 4, 2014

Just wondering how your schools deal with teachers getting hit/kicked by students. I have a student ADHD who is super impulsive and hits and kicks his para. It probably happens 2-4x per week.

How is this handled in your schools?

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AT my schooll By the fact that you posted this question, I'm guessing that your school is doing little or nothing. I'm at a Title ! school with a ED program and pretty much a "no nonsense" behavior policy that is enforced. My principal isn't afraid that his "numbers" will look bad and has our back. It makes a world of difference.

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Oct 4, 2014

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AmyVictoria The consequences for this type of behaviors are very inconsistent in my school. Anything from suspension to just a firm talking to.

About 10 years ago a SED child (that was totally off the wall) kicked me as I was trying to get him in the building from recess (he was having a melt down because he wasn't following recess rules and therefor...See More

Oct 4, 2014

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6 Elements of Effective Praise by Barbara Blackburn

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The wrong kind of praise can be effective or a waste of time and counter-productive. Click below to learn the 6 elements of effective praise.

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looking for a cassette

by Randy

Oct 4, 2014

I am trying to find the cassette Songs of the Tiger it is on a collection of songs put together by Marlene J McCracken; Robert A McCracken. thanks ahead of time.

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