Charlie (Age 3) Charlie was the first to arrive at preschool this morning. He has brown hair and blue eyes. He is the sweetest 3 year-old we have in class because he always cares about other people. Being the sweetest child doesn’t mean that he is the best behaving child. Because he is only three, he has a hard time listening and being patient. After I noticed he had a hard time being patient, I decided to do a project with him on measuring liquids. He seemed interested in doing this but he wanted to take control of it. I took some kool-aid and poured it in a measuring cup. I measured exactly one cup and poured it into a tall slender glass. Then I measured another cup of it and I put it into a shorter, wider cup. After I did this, I asked
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Aubree has shown me how I am supposed to react and she has also shown me how children think and how they may come across to other children. Since that day, Aubree shares and does everything in a sweet and calm manner.
Tanner (age 4)
Tanner is the new student and he is very shy and quiet. He began coming to our preschool about a week ago. Tanner hasn’t yet learned how to be open with all of the children. Although he talks to the adults, he doesn’t really say much. I decided to do something to help him open up a little more. I decided to play a game where all of the children stand up and tell us a little about themselves. Tanner stood up and looked and the floor immediately. He began to speak very softly and tell everyone a little about himself. After he went his turn, it was Roberts turn. Robert and Tanner have so much in common and they didn’t even know it. After the activity Robert walked over to Tanner and they instantly became friends. I was very pleased with my activity. Not only did Robert and Tanner become friends, but tanner also lost his bashfulness and opened up to the whole room. If I wouldn’t have done this project, he would have never opened up to anyone in the room. I am so glad I could help him overcome his fears and talk to others about the things he
Aubree has shown me how I am supposed to react and she has also shown me how children think and how they may come across to other children. Since that day, Aubree shares and does everything in a sweet and calm manner.
Tanner (age 4)
Tanner is the new student and he is very shy and quiet. He began coming to our preschool about a week ago. Tanner hasn’t yet learned how to be open with all of the children. Although he talks to the adults, he doesn’t really say much. I decided to do something to help him open up a little more. I decided to play a game where all of the children stand up and tell us a little about themselves. Tanner stood up and looked and the floor immediately. He began to speak very softly and tell everyone a little about himself. After he went his turn, it was Roberts turn. Robert and Tanner have so much in common and they didn’t even know it. After the activity Robert walked over to Tanner and they instantly became friends. I was very pleased with my activity. Not only did Robert and Tanner become friends, but tanner also lost his bashfulness and opened up to the whole room. If I wouldn’t have done this project, he would have never opened up to anyone in the room. I am so glad I could help him overcome his fears and talk to others about the things he