Korean Job Discussion Forums

cwaddell · Joined: 23 Jan 2006

Hey, so I've started my job and I am really enjoying it. I was wondering though, how many of you actually have much control over kindergarten classes?

I Have four 30minute kindy classes each morning and it feels like going to war, and most of the time losing! Don't get me wrong, I really enjoy it, and have no problems singing songs, running around like an idiot, doing elephant impressions etc, but sometimes still come away from it wishing they would listen just a little bit more. And, of course, when all hell is breaking loose, a Korean teacher can just walk in, and with a few words get complete silence and calm!

This is my first teaching job, but I have no problems with confidence or being able to 'let go'. But, my voice, even when loud, usually falls on deaf ears (well, half the class maybe), and things descend into madness!

Could this be because I'm a new teacher, and things get progressively better? If not, it's still enjoyable, so I guess you just have to accept that's the way it will be? Of course, it helps that they are so damn cute, so you can never get THAT pissed off! In comparison, the elementary kids are superb, and the afternoons just speed by!

OiGirl · Joined: 23 Jan 2003 Location: Hoke-y-gun

Just some basics:

1) Create a routine
2) Make sure it involves physical activity.

This can be really simple, like when they first come in, they sit in a circle on the floor for a song, then sit at a desk for a worksheet or art activity, then stand up for some TPR, then sit down for a listening/coloring activity, then stand in a circle for a song with motions. Make it so they know what they are supposed to do, and don't try to make them sit still for longer than they are able to!

(I'm not saying my kindergarten kids are perfect, but when they're not doing the right thing, they can tell me what they're SUPPOSED to be doing!)

animalbirdfish · Joined: 04 Feb 2004

Train them to stand/sit at attention like soldiers when you do a "3-2-1" countdown. Work out a simple - preferably lighthearted - punishment and reward system for those who don't follow. I find it also works well when the kids are in teams, so that if one kid isn't standing at attention, the whole team gets noogies (or some such thing). They should understand that they are not to even twitch until you give the 'all-clear' signal.

This system used to work without fail for me when I was teaching.

PEIGUY · Joined: 28 Mar 2004 Location: Omokgyo

thursdays child · Joined: 21 Sep 2005

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Wrench · Joined: 07 Apr 2005

I have perfect control.

Me and my coworkers worked really hard on crushing their contempt last year so they are infinetly better this yearl.

I-am-me · Joined: 21 Feb 2006 Location: Hermit Kingdom

Have you tried putting some downers in their kiddy juice? Laughing

Just kidding!! Question

Grotto · Joined: 21 Mar 2004

shock collars and tasers Twisted Evil