What are your strengths?


My question is “What are your strengths in dealing with children’s behaviors?”  Since you are working with children and with your experiences, then you do have something special going on between you and children. You do have your successes and I ask what are they?  Here are some reactions by teachers sharing this response:

 My greatest strengths as a teacher is:

 

  •       being able to connect with children and getting on their level.
  •              managing a classroom and building and maintaining a warm, successful learning classroom environment.
  •             listening and respecting children and developing creative and well thought out plans and activities.
  •             from the experiences I used hands-on activities.
  •             using my presentation skills are strong
  •             loving to teach and ability to adapt to changing circumstances
  •            being organized and finding fun ways to do subject areas
  •             ability to relate to the children
  •            include flexibility, compassion, passion for children and teaching, being an extremely hard worker, and using professionalism within a classroom
  •           being patient and flexible
  •           ability to read children are great strengths and assets
  •           Having a strong background in child development and knowing what to expect at different ages
  •           communicating with children, parents, and other teachers
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The Left Family

      Children form a circle and each child holds something like a pencil or piece of paper or candy.  Each time left is said the item is passed to the left.  Each time right is said the item is passed to the right.  When the story ends, the item held is theirs. Example: if all have a piece of candy but one item is chocolate, than that item is theirs at the end of the story.  This story can be used for holidays like Christmas and hold presents or for birthdays, Easter, etc.  Enjoy the Left Family story!

   A Special Time for the Left Family

Mr. and Mrs. Left were celebrating their special day today.    It was Left’s fifth anniversary.   They chose the right restaurant to go to celebrate.   It was their favorite Italian restaurant not far from Left’s house.   Their children, Mary Left, John Left, and Peter Left planned the whole event.   Also, the 6PM time was the right time to go before it became crowded.  

Some of the other family and friend members asked for directions.   The children wanted the family and friends to have the right direction and not get lost:  go 3 miles to Center Street, make a left, go another 3 blocks, stay in the left lane and make another left turn on 4th Street, take 4th Street to Heart Avenue and make a right, go 2 blocks and you will see the Italian restaurant on your left, make a left turn into the parking lot.   Make sure you stay in the right side of the parking lot because there is more than one restaurant there and park in the right side of the parking lot.   The tables are located in back of the restaurant but ask for Mr. Right, the manager, when you go in.   You will see all the names on the tables for your seating.   It was not long when Mom Left and Dad Left entered.   They were surprised to see many family members and friends attending and seated around the table. Of course, the children were seated next to mom and dad left: Mary Left, John Left, and Peter Left.   They sat on the right side of the table.   Grandpa Left sat on the left side of ...

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What are the Goals Achieved Through Music?

What Kind of Goals is Achieved Through Music?

It sets up goals according to the group and/or individual situation such as:

1.       Develops a sense of rhythm.

2.        Improves speech and language.

3.        Provides an acceptable means for emotional release.

4.        Improves self-confidence.

5.        Trains following directions.

6.        Develops self-control, increasing retention and attention spans.

7.        Encourages growth in creativity and imagination.

8.        Correlatesmusic with other subjects.

9.        Improves coordination and motor control.

10.      Strengthens self-expression.

11.       Develops interpersonal communication.

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Is the Child Having a Nightmare or Night Terror?


I learned recently about the difference between a nightmare and a night terror, as I put together a workshop on "Anxieties and Fears in Children".  One out of every four children between the ages of 3 and 8 experience either night terrors or night‑mares. Both of these situations can be unnerving, but are generally short‑lived.

Night terrors generally occur within an hour of falling asleep.  The child awakens suddenly from a state of deep sleep in a state of panic.  He or she may scream, sit up in bed, breathe quickly, and stare "glassy eyed."  The child also may seem confused, disoriented, and incoherent.  Each episode can last from 5 to 30 minutes.  A child who experiences night terrors is not aware of any scary thoughts or dreams and is usually able to go back to sleep quickly.  In the morning, he or she usually doesn't remember waking at all.  Night terrors may occur for several years.  Generally they go away with time and are not an indication of any underlying emotional problems.

Nightmares generally occur in the early morning hours.  Children who experience nightmares can often recall the vivid details of their scary dream and may have difficulty going back to sleep.  Nightmares will often center on a specific problem or life event that is troubling the child.  Parents can help by remaining calm and hold the child close and talk in a soft soothing voice to comfort and reassure the child.  If possible, the parent or teacher should stay close by until he or she falls asleep.  Calm, consistent handling of nightmares or terrors will help the child feel safe and secure.

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What are your Strengths Dealing with Children’s Behaviors?

Just think, children spend up to 12,000 hours+ in their first five years in group childcare with a possible another 1,500 hours in before-school care, after-school care and vacation care.  By not being at home, it is up to you as teachers to teach the missed opportunities and for the children to master those skills.

Now that you have the children for such a length of time, then you have those special talents to work and deal with a variety of children behaviors!  What special skills do you have that have made you successful?  Here are some strengths shared by teachers:
  • being able to connect with the children and getting on their level.
  • managing a classroom and building and maintaining a warm, successful learning classroom environment  
  • listening and respecting children and developing creative plans and activities
  • doing hands-on activities with the children
  • having strong presentation skills
  • loving teaching and learning how to adapt
  • being organized and finding fun ways
  • ability to relate to the child
  • being flexible and compassionate in teaching the child
  • being patient
  • showing perseverance
  • doing well-planned lessons
  • communicating with other teachers, parents, and children
  • adapting a lesson at any time
  • knowing the objectives in a lesson plan
  • using the natural skills
  • knowing how to assess the child
  • being a positive role model for the children
  • bringing fun and excitement into the classroom
  • to never stop smiling
  • to bring the "real world" into the classroom
  • working one-on-one
  • to use voice quality and discipline correctly
  • to have confidence
  • to manage the classroom
*The more you can provide experiences that interest the children, the more likely they are to join in and the more they will enjoy the activity!

*Never forget that ALL children need to know you care about them and that they can contribute in a positive way!!



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