You could hardly see for all the snow, Spread the rabbit ears as far as they go Pull a chair up to the TV set, “Good night, David; Good night, Chet” Depending on the channel you tuned You got Rob and Laura – or Ward and June It felt so good, felt so right Life… Read more »
Our preschool restroom is down a hallway. I have tried numerous ideas to keep the children under control and interested. Recently I came up with an idea that works really well with bathroom break, centers I want each child to experience and collecting money for field trips. It is wonderful. Here’s how it works. I… Read more »
You can signal a transition without using any words at all! Simply wear a different hat for different activities or changes. For example, when it
Our school created the idea of “Hips and Lips” for walking in the hall. The students walk in the hall with one finger placed on their lips and the other hand on their hips. I wrote a jingle to go along with it. “Hips and lips is what we do, when we walk in the… Read more »
Merrily We Stroll Along Merrily we stroll along, stroll along, stroll along. Merrily we stroll along on our way outside. Hello Mary, Hello Blakey, Hello Jordan, how are you today? (continue singing the children’s names all the way down the line and finish with) Merrily we stroll along, stroll along, stroll along. Merrily we stroll… Read more »
1. There is no one right way to carry out transition time. There are many ways to make things easier, more pleasant, depending upon your situation. Experiment! 2. Think through transition times and problem-solve what might go wrong. Be preventive. 3. Make sure children know the routine. Follow the routine long enough so that the… Read more »
Temper tantrums are a way for your child to express feelings of anger or frustration. While they are a normal part of the development of toddlers, by this age they should be happening infrequently. They usually increase when children are hungry, tired or ill and you should try to help them cope with these situations…. Read more »
The person who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones. – Chinese Proverb
This song was from a wonderful Head Start teacher in Androscoggin County, Maine. She would use it, and I have used it, for children waiting to settle into their seats after a transition. Use the tune “Are you sleeping Brother John?”. Sandy Connor I see (Child’s Name) (Children already sitting down) I see (Another Child’s… Read more »
Three things in life that, once gone, never come back – Time Words Opportunity Three things in life that may never be lost – Peace Hope Honesty Three things in life that are most valuable – Love Self-confidence Friends Three things in life that are never certain – Dreams Success Fortune Three things that make… Read more »
