Not sure what will happen on your first day of school? Or maybe you have previous teaching experience but are about to embark on a new school adventure? Or are you a veteran but looking for new ideas? Whatever your problem is, this article will be useful for you!
Steps
Step 1. Do manual activities
Children in this age group, especially the little ones, love to do chores. Make sure you point out that they are making them and that they are doing them well so they can go home and say "Mom, look what I did on my own!"
Step 2. For the little ones (3-6 years old):
pay attention to social relationships. Especially if they involve a newcomer or a gang (yes, it happens even at a young age), it will almost certainly be difficult for children. Your job is to teach the rules of correct behavior, as well as the didactic subjects. Don't make the mistake of thinking that these are just "childish things" or that children will learn as they grow up. It's up to you and their parents to teach the value of mutual respect, especially at this age.
Step 3. For the older ones (7-9 years):
pay attention to relationships with the opposite sex. I remember my first crush. Don't underestimate the importance of the body. Although these babies can still laugh when you talk about panties, and many of them (especially the seven-year-olds) have no idea what it means to have sex, they will always talk about "who likes who" during recess. If a girl giggles whenever you mention the child sitting next to you, never ask her why she is laughing and don't insist on asking her to interact with him. If Paolo blushes when you tell him about Carla, don't embarrass him. The child you mortify by telling him about his crush will forever hate you, however innocent you may think your questions or comments are.
Step 4. Be patient
This is probably the most important trait for a teacher. Only after repeating something 4 or 5 times should you get discouraged. Be indulgent with the grades you give on your homework. If you feel that you are "at the top", breathe deeply and slowly count to 10. Remember that you are here to help the children, not to scare the school.
Step 5. Teach them some didactic games
Grammar and math games are the best to teach. They can be done online or on paper, especially grammar ones.
Step 6. Enjoy
You do this job because you love children, so enjoy the time you spend with them. Strive to be a teacher they will especially remember!
Advice
- If you notice a child isolated from the group, feel free to talk to him or his parents.
- If you notice a child behaving in an unusual way, don't be afraid to confront his parents. Also ask parents to keep you informed of any kind of problem (possible illness of the child or family members, deaths, transfers, loss of a parent's job, etc.). This will warn you and help you figure out if the baby is not comfortable.
Warnings
- Don't resort never to physical punishment. You will be fired in all likelihood and risk ruining your resume.
- Make sure you do adequate work according to the age group. For example, do not use hot glue with 5-year-olds, even if it will only be handled by you. It would make them curious and it could be dangerous to use hot glue or other harmful substances. Also, don't do things they don't feel very involved in. It would make them bored.
