Going into this, i thought i'd just enjoy the children's company and read to them kinda thing. Being halfway through I've realized that i'm starting to care about each individual and wanting them to really do their best in kindergarten. I always thought id be easy and laid back, always cutting slack and not forcing anything on them. Well i am the complete opposite, when we run centers i want to see them following along with me and doing whatever the task is. My overall goal is to really just enjoy what i'm doing, and not dread going to the class everyday. I have accomplished it, because if anything, i'm more than excited to go there and see the kids and what they're doing everyday. My strongest area is actually making sure the kids are doing their work, so being stern kind of. Most of them listen and do what the teacher asks, my BIGGEST weakness is discipline. I don't know how to kind of thing, because i don't want to come off as mean or hurt their feelings, but also you cant be too nice or they will keep on acting out. It is very difficult. I think the only way to overcome this, is to see what works better, what they listen to more, rather its "change your color" or not. They're just babies so i don't want to be too harsh on them, they have a lot of energy and i understand that. The LAST thing I want to do is hurt someone feelings.
Candela
10/19/2015 05:27:06 am
Oh my gosh! We are so much a like because, I feel, that has been one thing I need to work on as well. You must be firm, but fair. Otherwise, the kids will walk all over you. I love reading your entries everytime because you can tell how over the moon you are about becoming a teacher. :)
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