Originally Posted by Play Care:
When I have a rougher group, I get out the hoola-hoops. Each child is assigned a hoop on the floor and that is where they can play with blocks - they can NOT get up, they must use words to ask for additional pieces or to "trade" with another child. If they don't listen or get up/take something from another child, etc. They get a TO while the others play. Just another idea
I totally am going to get some hoola hoops next week! That sounds like it would work so well with my kids
My kids generally cooperate but sometimes get so frustrated with each other that I need to separate them. They do independent play but then get in each other's space so a fight ensues. I definitely am going to try the hoola hoops though and see if that changes anything with them playing. If nothing else they can learn to hoola hoop!