I have started teaching almost three year old group and I had a little problem.
My students are keen on taking the book I am reading to them from me and of course don't want to share it with others. Should I make the rule that only I hold the book and turn the pages (there are only 4 children by the way) or should I perhaps ask each student to turn a page once in a while? They are very young and I know it is only natural that they want to glance through a book, but if I give them a book at the end of the class they will refuse to share it.
I would appreciate any advice.
Thanx
Sanja
teaching todlers
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Re: teaching todlers
I wouldn't try making any rules. They'll just ignore.
Do you read near the end of the lesson? They tend to be more relaxed then after 40-45 minutes of games and tend to sit down and pay attention.
Sit a bit higher than them, and make sure that everyone can see the book. With the odd trouble makers, I usually put my arms on my hips and make the "teacher-is-not-very-happy" look. Worse comes to worse (and with the parent's permission) I sit my daily uncontrollable student/s on my lap and try best to read the book.
Do what you can. I think I've only had 3-4 successful reading lessons, the kids are just too hyper to stay still for too long.
Do you read near the end of the lesson? They tend to be more relaxed then after 40-45 minutes of games and tend to sit down and pay attention.
Sit a bit higher than them, and make sure that everyone can see the book. With the odd trouble makers, I usually put my arms on my hips and make the "teacher-is-not-very-happy" look. Worse comes to worse (and with the parent's permission) I sit my daily uncontrollable student/s on my lap and try best to read the book.
Do what you can. I think I've only had 3-4 successful reading lessons, the kids are just too hyper to stay still for too long.
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Re: teaching todlers
Thanx for your reply. Yeas I read them at the end of the lesson. The books I chose are very short so I say one to two sentences and ask them one to two questions per page so I hope it will work with your additional advice.
Thank you,
Sanja
Thank you,
Sanja