“Use appointment cards.”

Sometimes children who are argumentative or strong-willed want your attention and want it NOW! One way to handle this is to have appointment cards. Explain to the children ahead of time that there are times that you will need to make appointments with them. Show them the cards (index cards). Tell them there will be a specific time written on the cards telling them when you will have a one-to-one meeting with them. By the time of the appointment, children are usually calmer. During the appointment, teach children other ways to ask for what they want in a courteous manner.


Have a wonderful day.
Maryln