Search results matching tags 'classroom management' and 'conflict resolution'

Managing Defiance and Non-Compliance/ Intervention Central

Anonymous — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 14:14:00 GMT

School-Wide Strategies for Managing... DEFIANCE / NON-COMPLIANCE | Intervention Central

Dodging the Power-Struggle Trap: Ideas for Teachers | Intervention Central

Anonymous — Sun, 26 May 2013 12:03:00 GMT

Dodging the Power-Struggle Trap: Ideas for Teachers | Intervention Central

Understanding Conflict/The Foundation Coalition

Anonymous — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:36:00 GMT

conflict

CanTeach - Conflict Resolution Workshop

Anonymous — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 15:27:00 GMT

CanTeach - Conflict Resolution Workshop

Free Lesson Plan: LISTENING WELL | Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility

Anonymous — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:05:00 GMT

LISTENING WELL | Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility

The Slug Sandwich

Anonymous — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:27:00 GMT

Some things go down easier than others.

Confronting parents about unpleasant situations with their child has never been at the top of my list. I usually bounce off of coworker or a good friend some of the best ways to approach a parent. I don't know what it is, somehow...they always know. No matter how cheery and delightful I try to be in suggesting a little chat.
Defenses are up immediately.
Then I heard about The Slug Sandwich.


Some things are unpleasant.

S= Sweetness mingled with
L=Love
U=The Unpleasant Parts doused with Understanding
G=Gentleness (Keep it on hand, no matter what reaction you receive)

I learned that a slug sandwich can be administered over a long period, not just within a conversation. I consider myself a pretty good cook but slug sandwiches can only be mastered with a few hard knocks.
I think the sweetness makes anything do down a bit easier.

Have you ever made a slug sandwich?

Sibling Rivalry In Early Childhood Education Environments

Anonymous — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:50:00 GMT

Adam and Eve had many advantages, but the
principal one was that they escaped teething.
~Mark Twain, Pudd'nhead Wilson, 1894

I have often worked with siblings in the preschool classroom. Twins, Triplets, on one occasion quadruples. I was so glad the mother chose not to dress them alike. What I have noticed is many parent usually have strong feelings about keeping the children either apart or together during the day in an early childhood setting. Everyone having small group times together, napping near each other and so on…I have found this interesting but not always in the child’s best interest-not every child is pleased as punch about that arrangement.
I was a middle child and doted heavily on my little sister who was about two years younger than me. Okay…I drove her up the wall. She has gorgeous children of her own and is a fabulous wife and mother and I still can’t see her past the age of 12.

My parents had me draw pictures of her while she was in her highchair just so I would keep my little sticky fingers off of her for a few seconds….my dad has told me that’s how I became an artist.
I look at the children and siblings playing within the early childhood setting. We often deal with conflict resolution, sibling rivalry, taking turns, sharing and tantrums.
Then I consider the skills the children build through the tears and laughter and hugs.
Even a plant needs a certain amount of stress to grow strong deep roots.
Future artists, doctors, lawyers,writers, engineers, ah-yes....teachers.....sigh.
Isn’t that lovely…..

Neener x2

Anonymous — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 18:32:00 GMT

“Use what talents you possess; the woods would be very silent if no birds sang except those that sang best.” ~Henry van ***

“Neener-Neener” seems to be the universal sound for teasing. Teasing isn’t allowed in the environment I teach in. As far as I am concerned it’s right up there with a safety hazard (i.e. hitting, throwing, biting, etc.).
Teasing simply doesn’t allow anyone to feel safe or comfortable to be themselves.
We clap for all our efforts, skills and talents in the classroom. I hear random clapping throughout the day…sometimes I never really know why. It’s just become part of who we are.
What I love is that the children really 'know' the difference between encouragement and teasing. They have become troubleshooters and I often hear conversations regarding encouragement….or encouraging others.
“Good job, Jackie, you did it!” (Clapping)
OR
“Hey, be nice…he is still learning and you can clap or help him, Tommy!”
AND
“Who want's to give me a Hi-Five? I tied my shoe…kind-a-sort-a!”

Chief Beef in Tantrum Town

Anonymous — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:32:00 GMT

“Do not teach your children never to be angry; teach them how to be angry.”
~Lyman Abbott

Just when all the planets are aligned and twirling in their orbits…a blood curdling scream is heard in the corner of the room.
Jeffery is throwing a tantrum. A juicy, delicious five star tantrum meant to rock everyone’s spinal cords. Okay….all the children know the drill.
1.This is not an emergency…no blood, no foul.
2.Go back to what you were doing…smiles everyone-smiles.
3.Like a sneeze-we don’t need stare, point, or discuss it…
The teacher will handle it if it’s messy.
When we all work together I noticed the tantruming behavior becomes less and less….till it eventually stops within the classroom.
At circle times, children will often ask certain kids why they “kick on the floor” or make comments about that ‘type of behavior’. I find it very interesting. In a round about way they are letting them know that this is not the norm. Peer pressure can be good….
in some ways…

Bombastic Chi

Anonymous — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 18:33:00 GMT

"They say that nobody is perfect. Then they tell you practice makes perfect. I wish they'd make up their minds." ~Wilt Chamberlain

"Does "anal-retentive" have a hyphen?" ~Alison Bechdel

Anya is four going on forty. She can not only write but recite her entire alphabet….to the chagrin of everyone around her- unfortunately.
Anya in the type of child if you were to tell her to “play” she would be utterly insulted. Everything must be…well, not only must it 'be'….must it must be just so….and not only just 'so'…it must be how she says so….ahem.
I loved the challenged. Yes…..Past Tense.
She was thrust into my lively preschool group upon her parent’s wishes. Amazing, the transformation that can take place when you allow a child to take some time to settle in…..
At first, all she insisted on doing was her alphabets. That was her comfort zone-her private space. I had the other children let her be till I saw she became interested in the room…this took time.
As spunky as she was, the kids in the class really wanted to get to know her. I stayed close and listened in on the conversations as they spoke to her.
They finally won her over….Here’s how the final ice breaking conversation went.

“Are you still doing that ABC stuff?” One child remarked.
Anya: “Yeah…I’m too good at it.” (Writing at the table)
“Hey, Anya wanna play?” Another child said.
Anya: “Always you kids bug me…I’m busy.”
“Why don’t you smile or something?” One child said.
Anya: (Getting agitated) “You don’t want me to get mad!”
“Maybe I do! Come on and play with us already!” Three children gathered with the first.
Anya: “Fine. I’ll play…only a-cause you won’t leave me alone.” (She laughed)