Taking Turns - FAS M/W/F AM Class
October 19, 2017, 07:00 AMAs the first month of preschool
closes we are getting to know each other more and more every day. It is so
exciting for us to see each personality shine through while the children
participate in creative play, art, and circle time.
Some children are more vocal than
others when it comes to expressing their likes, dislikes, interests, and
passions. In order for us teachers to learn more about the children and for the
children to learn more about each other, we will often ask questions
at circle time such as, "what is your favorite colour?" or "what
did you do this weekend?". We will then go around the circle letting each
child share their answers. However, many times the children are so excited to
share their thoughts that a lot of over talking occurs or thoughts get lost in
all of the commotion.
In order to ensure that each thought
gets heard we decided to make a "talking stick". The talking stick
encourages children to listen when it is not their turn to speak. It is a
visual reminder to practice patience until it's their turn to share.
So far we have found the talking stick to be a success! The talking stick has worked so well that a few students have even reminded us teachers to wait until we have the stick back to speak. The talking stick has helped to create so many special moments already and I can't wait to experience more!
Until next time
Jordan
So far we have found the talking stick to be a success! The talking stick has worked so well that a few students have even reminded us teachers to wait until we have the stick back to speak. The talking stick has helped to create so many special moments already and I can't wait to experience more!
Until next time
Jordan
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