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1/18/01
Question 56
Dear Preschool Teacher,
I am an afternoon teacher at a Montessori
school and I have two boys who will not come in when the other
children do they rather stay outside and play help I have tried just
about everything to get them in,
Tearing my hair out
Dear Tearing my hair out,
You didn't mention what you have tried,
but perhaps just some notices would make for smoother transitions.
Try "Johnny, we have 10 more minutes to be outside."
Then give notice at 5 minutes, 2 minutes, and now it's time to clean
up and go in! If it's because they have JUST started painting or
whatever, perhaps try to direct them to painting while there is still
plenty of time to complete the painting. Maybe your aide or
director could assist in redirecting the boys to inside time.
Try telling them of the next activity inside they might enjoy, or give
stickers to the children as they come to line up. Good luck!
Kris
"Ask The Preschool Teacher Staff"
Dear Tearing my hair out,
My suggestion is give the boys the choice
before you go outside. Boys when it is time to line up you must
join us. If you do not.. you will sit out the next time.
Remind them when it is time to come in.
Maureen
"Ask The Preschool Teacher Staff"
Dear Tearing my hair out,
I feel that this is a safety
issue. If they won't come in ,do they listen the rest of the
time? I would tell them the next time that they would lose their
outside privileges if they do not line up when told. The next
day take those who listened out and leave the others inside. You
will need the cooperation of another teacher or your director to watch
them while you are outside. Give them another chance on the next
day. It might also work if you take away 5 minute increments
also instead of the whole play time. Be consistent. The
boys will probably test you. Another option if you can't leave
them inside is to hold their hands for the time they are outside.
Tell them they have choices and they have chosen to not listen to
your warnings. Give them the responsibility for their behavior.
Do not talk about it the whole time , only when they ask why or if
they can play. We would all rather stay outside, but we have things to
do inside too!
Jackie
"Ask The Preschool Teacher Staff"
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