Originally Posted by Preschool/daycare teacher:
I'm afraid to "pretend" to read or do any work on my laptop when I have the 6 or 7 yr olds because I'm afraid theyll go home and talk about how all I do is read my kindle or "play" on my computer. I'm having a time with those two with exaggerating things 
7 yr old was allowed to watch a movie over Christmas break one day while 2 yr old dcg napped, and in her eyes she'd watched movies "all day" and then told her mom that 
. I corrected her but I don't know what she says I do that I don't hear her tell dcm. So I'm afraid to do anything 
I keep a book in the playroom. I 'read' while I observe their play. Lets the dcks know that I am 'busy' and 'unavailable' and off they go. I will also keep my clipboard and paperwork downstairs. I tell them I am 'busy' and can't play.
It can take a bit of time, esp for dcks who are used to adult led fun, but they will get there.