Originally Posted by Brandye:
I have tried talking to this girl, I have tried watching her whenever I can but what you must remember is that I run an in home daycare. The children range from newborn to 5yrs. At the current moment I have two children under 6 months old.
I teach preschool for the children, along with sign language. For me to keep constant watch on one child would be impossible.
I think I am going to try this chart and see what happens. I also feel that I can only do so much to change this childs behavior because if it is being done different at home then it won't matter. I have learned these parents are very stuborn, she is still in a crib even though she can climb in and out, she is lactose intolerant but they still give her diary. There are just alot of things I am not sure on with this family.
I am by no means going to give up on this child however I do have other children to think about. So I will do this chart with all of my children two and up and see if it helps.
As for the segregation, even something as simple as keeping them in the same room but putting them inside a playpen is not allowed.
what everyone is saying, it to be proactive about her behavior, instead of reactive....DOes this make sense?
If you are teaching the class, can she be your helper? I do this with the ones that are having issues for the day. It takes their attention as well as mine off of the bad behavior.
what about your rules? are they clearly laid out? do you have them written down with pictures on them so that the kids can clearly understand what is expected of them?
Do you have projects or activities to keep this one interested? Even if she is doing something on her own???
BTW what state are you in? This child cant sit and color in a coloring book in one room while in your sight, while others are doing something else within sight??