Stop! Let’s Interact! Part 3-Praising Praise
Praising praise – “Everything you say and do and don’t say and don’t do is a lesson” and that includes praise. The goal is to get to think about what a child might be really hearing behind the words of…
Stop! Let’s Interact! Part 2-Social Interactions
DEFINITION OF SOCIAL INTERACTIONS: Generally speaking, a social interaction must involve a minimum of two people (child) and is characterized by one person saying or doing something (staff for instance), which is followed by another child reacting in some way.…
Stop! Let’s Interact! Part 1-Introduction
This workshop is to educate staff in regards to the different kinds of interactions they can have with the children they serve. We will examine both the variety and complexity of the kinds of interactions that we can have with…
The Basics of Teacher Team Building-Part 8-TOP 10 QUALITIES OF A GREAT TEACHER
1. An Engaging Personality and Teaching Style: A great teacher is very engaging and holds the attention of children in all discussions. 2. Clear Objectives for Lessons: A great teacher establishes clear objectives for each lesson and works to meet…
The Basics of Teacher Team Building-Part 7-Fun and Challenging Team-Building Exercises
Last week we ending up with "Extraordinary things happen when people are smiling and laughing!" So, here are some fun and challenging team-building exercises: 1. CANDY CONFESSIONS This edible and fun team-building exercise has been used in school districts across…
The Basics of Teacher Team Building-Part 6: UNDERSTANDING PEOPLE & WORKING AS A TRUE TEAM PLAYER
UNDERSTANDING PEOPLE & WORKING AS A TRUE TEAM PLAYER Remember, we looked at Webster’s dictionary about team work and it said: 1. A group on the same side (like a game) and 2. A group organized to work together. *Note:…
The Basics of Teacher Team Building-Part 5-Good Qualities of a Teacher
What are the Good Qualities of a Teacher? A teacher's job is making sure children are safe, responsible for their health, development, nutrition and education. Combine those responsibilities with the ever-changing personalities of multiple infants, toddlers and preschoolers on a…
The Basics of Teacher Team Building-Part 4 – 15 Benefits
In order for the school staff to fulfill their intended roles of improving effectiveness, it is critical that the team develops this working relationship with each other and focus together on school’s goals for the children and the reason for…
The Basics of Teacher Team Building-Part 3-Importance of Team Work
WHAT IS A TEAM? Some said it was school staff having one aim, being a whole, cooperative, flexible, working together, reporting to one boss or providing an education for the child. So, a team is any group of people organized…
The Basics of Teacher Team Building-Part 2-Evaluation
Is it hard to express your facial impressions without any body movements? What would a staff member see and feel? What staff usually read is the facial gesture combined with the body movement. If that is so, then children can…