| When a lot of people think about child behavior | | | | spans. They aren't very good at listening. So try to |
| problems, they often think of teenagers. On the news | | | | make your instructions as clear as possible. Don't ask |
| it's usually teenagers at high school who end up with | | | | a very young child to do more than a couple of things |
| the publicity. The high school teachers who have to | | | | at a time. |
| cope with the behavior. | | | | For instance, you may need them to tidy up, bring their |
| But dealing with young children is hard too. Young | | | | books to you, and gather round to listen. Get them to |
| children can be exhausting at the best of times, but | | | | tidy up first. Then tell them to bring you their books. |
| when they don't behave they are a nightmare. | | | | They get them to sit down. |
| Read on to discover my 3 top tips for dealing with | | | | By giving clear and simple instructions they can't forget |
| classroom management issues with young children. | | | | what they're supposed to be doing and your life |
| Tip 1 - Demand respect | | | | becomes instantly easier. |
| Each and every time you're in a classroom with your | | | | Tip 3 - Praise |
| class you need to be respected. Presence in the | | | | We all love to be praised when we do well. Think how |
| classroom is vital if you're going to have complete | | | | you feel when your headteacher praises you on a |
| order and calm. This doesn't mean you have to be | | | | brilliant lesson they've observed. It's fantastic! |
| mean, or very tall, anyone can do it. | | | | Young children love praise more than anybody. So |
| Use your body language and move around the room | | | | don't be afraid to give it to them. In spades. There's |
| confidently. Make sure that your pupils know when | | | | always something to praise your class for, whether it's |
| you're in the room, and what you expect them to be | | | | individuals or whole classes who deserve it. There is |
| doing. | | | | no better motivator than good, honest praise. Try it, |
| Tip 2 - Clear Instructions | | | | and you'll see child behavior problems improve in your |
| With young children, they often have short attention | | | | classroom before your very eyes! |