A key ingredient to success with children, especially in classroom management, is to stay calm. Children get their “cues” from you. When they see that you are flustered and upset, they “catch” your mood. When a child is angry or disrespectful, stay calm. Take a few deep breaths and say to yourself, “I can handle this.” Then speak calmly to the child. “I need you to…” and tell the child what you need the child to do. Just picture that cool green cucumber. It is unflappable. It is solid. And so too can you be unflappable, calm, and “cool as a cucumber.”
Have a great day. You are a difference maker.
Maryln
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
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3 comments:
Dear Maryln,
Everyday I say to myself, "Self" stay calm, cool, and collected." The three Cs. I also just read one of UCLA's John Wooden books that talks about putting faith, family, and friends first. The Three Fs. My other concept is to learn from the past, do what's important in the present, and plan for the future. The three Ps. These three have been guiding me lately.
Thanks for all your positive thoughts. We teachers need them.
Mark
Goodmorning - Please make some suggestions as to how to handle and stay cool when parents come into our homes sick and they know they are sick. Our Contract/Policy asks them not to, that we will meet them at the door to help all children stay well. (playroom is right at the door).....yet it is ignorred. I find myself feeling disrespected and annoyed. Thank you for any help!
Hi,
Several comments! First, Mark, I love what you wrote about the 3 C's and then the 3 F's. That is so fine. Thank you.
And now to Anonymous...There are several suggestions for you about sick parents coming into your home. First, I would send home a note with your policy about sickness and emphasize it is to keep all children healthy. Secondly, if a parent still comes in sick, greet the parent, and say kindly but firmly, "It looks like you are ill. I will take __________(child's name) right here at the door, and if you are still ill tomorrow, just give me a quick call, and I will be glad to meet you at the door. I cannot let you come in because of the health of the other children."
Maryln
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