Child Discipline -
Preschool Classroom
Management
Wondering how to use
preschool
classroom management effectively? How to creating a calm and safe
learning environment in your classroom? I've been a teacher
for a number of years and I've collected some tips and techniques from
workshops and colleagues on how to manage my classroom effectively.
First thing is realize that each
group of children has it's own dynamic
and is unique.
What might have worked in the past might not work with
your current group.
Children need to be aware of
the daily schedule. Have it displayed clearly at their eye
level. Use words and pictures. Reducing the element of surprise keeps
them calmer.
 Routine!
Routine! Routine!! - Any experienced teacher will tell you
this is the KEY!!! From the first day of school set up your routines.
Be
consistent! - Do not change the rules from one day to the
next or from one child to the other.
Create
smooth transitions - Use transition songs. Give enough
warnings: "In two minutes it is clean up time."
Keep
them busy - Children tend to go wild when they have
nothing to do.
Wondering around aimlessly only leads to silliness. Prepare engaging
activities, have an assortment of books, puzzles and a variety of toys.
Not all children
should be doing the same thing at the same time.
The
benefit of a well managed classroom is that when children are calm and
busy you will have the time to:
- Work
one on one with children in need
- Observe
the children and take notes.
 Sign
of success is when a teacher can step away from the classroom and
the children will remain happily playing and actively engaged.
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