Tips Every New Teacher Needs to Know When Teaching Young Children

[@learngrow9496]

1. Sing their names if they're sitting well "I like the way that James is sitting" to the tune of 10 little indians 2. Whisper to get their attention 3. Game - Simon says e.g. If you are sitting on the carpet crisscross applesauce and your hands are in your lap, scratch your head, pop a bubble in your mouth, beep your nose, etc. silly, fun stuff 4. Game - Dog & bone 5. Address children by telling them what you want them to do, NOT what you don't want them to do e.g. Instead of "Don't run", say "Use your walking feet"

[@luzsantos5914]

I use tiny voice and deep voice to get their attention during circle time. I get their attention and they think it's so funny .

[@chiamakaalichi2739]

Thanks

[@msmila699]

I feel like a first time teacher. Teaching preschoolers is nothing like teaching first or second grade students. Thanks so much for your wonderful videos

[@positivepreschooltips]

Yes! Teaching preschool requires a whole different set of skill. Good luck.

[@friendlylearning10]

Experiencing exactly the same... discovering a whole new world for those who are having their first contact with a teacher, classmates, classrooms and habits...etc.

[@mariamz1989]

Same I thought it would be easy after teaching first grade, but 2year olds is so different it’s a lot of repeating and redirecting with such short attention spans. I struggle being firm because they are so young especially during circle time and transitions. It’s definitely a challenge

[@cristy2812]

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[@catherinegadsby4124]

@@mariamz1989it's definitely completely different. I taught first grade for the first time last year. So much different then preschool

[@Heliori]

First time teacher here! I used the "speaking in a whisper voice" today and it worked SO WELL!! Thank you so much for your tips and help on my first day teaching a class alone :)

[@positivepreschooltips]

Thanks Grace for commenting. You got this!

[@renwinchester4465]

I just got a job being an assistant teacher at a preschool and I start next Monday. I'm going to be taking notes on this, thank you!

[@susmit1]

Same hare

[@nice02]

Hello cher. .what is the role of A.T by next i'l be A.T..feeling nervous thanks

[@blonderoast3032]

You may have just saved me. I got a job teaching preschool this fall and everything I'm nervous about you've touched on in this video. Thank you. 🧡

[@positivepreschooltips]

Congratulations on your new job. Keep in touch and let me know how it goes or if I can help in any way. Good luck!

[@Moonshinestarr]

hows it coming along?

[@soyjosemejias4379]

Same, never taught it, start in 2 days... this is very helpful. Hope it's been going well for you, teach on! 🍎

[@ashonkoff]

I am JUST starting a week from now... how is it 3 years later? :)

[@phuong8028]

"Use your walking feet." Thank you for your helpful sharings!

[@positivepreschooltips]

You are so welcome!

[@marysmith3815]

My first year as a preschool teacher was rough. I had so many different staff coming and going from my class.

[@positivepreschooltips]

Hang in there! My first year was pretty rough as well

[@icerose87]

You seem like an amazing preschool teacher. The kids must love you! I’m covering a temporary preschool position and feel like I’m drowning. Thank you for these videos.

[@pealittle5107]

I am teaching English for preschoolers and my class today was quite messy. Sometimes I think myself is so gentle that the kids don’t follow my instructions. I was searching through KZbin to find some suggestions and stumbled on your video. Your video really made me feel better and have courage to try new ideas for the next class. Thank you so much!

[@nofearchinesepodcast]

Are you teaching ESL? I am teaching English to preschoolers in China right now and am struggling with the ideas here - how do you talk to kids who don't speak your language? You can't say any of these things, it all just sounds like blah blah blah to them.

[@liel6888]

@@nofearchinesepodcast Why don't you try code switching? Or sandwich (first on English then in Chinese and then English again)

[@cristelaramirez1352]

​@@nofearchinesepodcasthi I tutored esl students. It may be fun and engaging to say the word and do the action yourself while calling names. Example: Joey, sit! And you sit down. Do it until the student attempts to copy you, then go into song with the word they'll be familiar with. This would allow you and the students to focus on the meaning of one or two words at a time and then work on putting it into context! This is just an idea. Hope it helps. Good luck!

[@nofearchinesepodcast]

@@cristelaramirez1352 Thanks friend! I am actually in a much happier place teaching high school now. It turns out little kids were just not for me! These are great tips though.

[@nicole-wf4pe]

My hs teacher had this little bell she used to get our attention and it worked every time 😂

[@Moving_Forward247]

Thank you. It would be nice if colleges offered a practical child development course with tips like these. would have been a good accompaniment along with topics like Caribbean history 🙂

[@rsoalbasr]

شكراً لك جداً لقد استلهمت منك الكثير من الأفكار و الأساليب للتعامل مع أطفالي بالصف، على رغم إني معلمة نوعاً ما متمرسة ولست جديدة. ❤ 🇮🇶 استمري بذلك 😊

[@lexxlovelyness]

I feel like my kids are too smart, rebellious and strong natured! Thank you for the tips!

[@viewer1526]

As a nursery apprentice, I find your videos so helpful. Thank you so much.

[@siennakenney6891]

hii, how is your apprenticeship going or how did it go lol i'm starting my apprenticeship tomorrow at a nursery and i'm really nervous i'm going to do everything wrong. Do you have any tips?

[@livia6408]

I'm about to become an English teacher for the first time here in Brazil! Thank you for the amazing tips 🙏🏻

[@qtea3.149]

This is actually pretty helpful, I’m idk if in going to be a full on teacher, but I’m helping out in my church’s preschool soon! I wanted to feel a little more ready. Thank you ma’am, you’re great at your job!

[@Abby-hb1qq]

Thank you so much for the tips! My degree is in elementary education and I got hired out-of-field as a pre-k teacher. I don't know the first thing about teaching pre-k so I really appreciate your videos!

[@positivepreschooltips]

Thank you! Good luck with your pre-K class. My best advice is to remember that preschool should be fun (most of all😀).

[@monicalove8257]

This entire video was informative I'm not a school teacher but I am a first-time homeschool mom to my 3-year-old in this video was awesome

[@positivepreschooltips]

Thank you for commenting. Enjoy your time at home with your little one 😀👍

[@piggybonny]

I agree wd u.We practice this daily in our circle time. Besides we sing “ Hello everybody so glad to see you. “ thankyou. Your tips are very good.

[@jjchick95]

i just started working with 1st graders for distance learning and have never had any teaching these videos helped me tremendously. oh my gosh u saved my whole year!

[@positivepreschooltips]

I'm glad it was helpful to you! Distance learning is such a challenge!

[@joma2686]

Hello Cindy! Thank you so much for your videos. I'm a new esl teacher in China and this song has worked out great with my kids. They even sing it with me and I also combine it with a reward system. The effect is immediate . I really appreciate what you do!

[@positivepreschooltips]

Thank you so much and I'm so glad the song worked as well for you as it has for me :)

[@patriciaceli1536]

Thank you lovely teacher!!! I am a teacher for preschoolers. 😘

[@smovakpro]

Thank you so much for your wonderful tips. I have a preschooler and kindergartener of my own and I volunteer at our church for Sunday mornings and our Awana program. I know there are good ways to talk to littles, but I'm so tired and often need a kind of "script" to practice in my head to prep myself for moments working with kids or else I'll just not say the more helpful thing and I'll make things worse. Thank you Thank you! This will sooo help me and my Awana Cubbie directors/teachers. ❤

[@positivepreschooltips]

I’m so glad you found this helpful. Thank you for your comment ❤️

[@celinazhang7796]

Thank you for your suggestion. It is so useful as an ECE student.

[@graciebells4551]

The “if you’re sitting criss cross applesauce, do this!” Worked wonders for my students! Thank you for the tips!

[@withken]

I am a sophomore majoring in early childhood education. Thank you so much for these tips! I will make sure to keep these in mind and practice in the future

[@shireenfatima8245]

Please share about the relationship between the child and educator, thanks for sharing

[@positivepreschooltips]

That's a great suggestion! Thank you, I'll work on a video :)

[@detectivethinker3637]

Could you do a video on how to keep children engaged when first meeting them as a TA and they don't know you?

[@fatxisaid9942]

Thank you for these wonderful tips, i am starting my first preschool job soon and i needed something for class managment and these methods will be helpful

[@sundayschoolpros]

Great video! Lots of these tips work well in a Sunday School setting as well! Thank you!

[@reneebunche2076]

Thank You please do more, I’m a new teacher of 1-2 years olds an I needed Something! I am learning how to utilize word’s that they do understand. I feel a bit lost but not totally, thank you I’ll try this tomorrow

[@positivepreschooltips]

Thanks Renee, I have been bouncing around ideas for a Toddler focused video.

[@pastelshade3345]

thanks a lot for saving the teacher's life

[@monimayra16123]

I’m getting ready to go back to a preschool setting and this was very helpful and also made me laugh and reminded me how much I love to teach little children and see their little face light up when speaking to them letting them know they’re important 💗

[@ChiaraCapuano_chrcapuano]

Thank you very much, Cindy! I teach English to Italian preschoolers and your tips are very useful and precious!

[@karenkarinaxoxo]

Hi Chiara, I’ve been thinking about teaching English to young learners in Italy, Greece or Germany. I was just looking online for international schools looking for reading teachers. I’d love to connect with you, if you would like that also. All my best, Karen

[@songsignwithsarahxoxox]

Life saver - I’m going into pre-school next week and nervous. I did Reception (your Kindergarten) in 2017-2018, then have been with the older ones since. Going back to pre-school (over here it’s 3-4 in the UK 🇬🇧), THANK YOU xxx

[@positivepreschooltips]

Good luck! I hope you have a great school year with the little ones!

[@songsignwithsarahxoxox]

@@positivepreschooltips thank you sooo much! I’m loving it so far! Got a lovely class of 13 children. I did get a sickness bug on Saturday night (yayy - joys of children) and was throwing up all weekend, but it is what it is lol 😂, thankfully it was over the weekend so didn’t need to miss any work! But loving it xxx

[@NeNepinkbunnyz]

Thank you for your videos, I'm going to be teaching preschool in the fall and you gave me great ideas.

[@positivepreschooltips]

Good luck! I hope you have a great school year ❤️. Thank you for your comment.

[@sydneycromwell8181]

Ive only ever taught middle school students, just started teaching preschool haha. I appreciate the video

[@samanthamorris2207]

2nth month at new school teaching 4 year old thanks for sharing

[@sanju3831]

I am about to start and am so worried if my patience will run out but this will help and I'll see all of your content to enhance my work...

[@rachelreichert1966]

I’m almost in my 3rd year and found these so helpful! ❤

[@emilyislame5078]

i have this amazing opportunity at a Montessori preschool. im so nervous, but i really want this to work. i hope im a good fit.

[@positivepreschooltips]

I'm sure you will be great! Remember to have fun!

[@breanamorris304]

Thank you so much for your video I'm a first time preschool teacher and I can use all the help I can get thank you so much for this

[@positivepreschooltips]

You are so welcome! Thank you, Breana, for commenting

[@katelynjochmans7333]

I LOVE THIS! I just got a job as a daycare teacher, and I am a freshman in college studying early childhood education. I am so nervous I am not enough to be a teacher, but it is my dream. Thank you!!! new sub

[@positivepreschooltips]

You got this! Thanks for posting, Katelyn.

[@godsfavour86]

Thank you so much for the video, it's so helpful, it gave me ideas. I am a new teacher but it's a bit overwhelming. I talk calmly to my kids but most of them take it for granted. I was told to be able to hold the class I can't be that soft.

[@cathrynreallydoescare3639]

Thank you so much going to try these for sure. Bless you🌻🦋🇬🇧🤓

[@kimdesilva3569]

Fantastic, simple, effective strategies. Thank you.

[@dannesharris3363]

Heres a tip too, please dont be a Jerk to your teachers aide appriciate them. Treat them as a leader in the classroom too. Because it's not just "Your" students they work beside them also.

[@ourlittletot2848]

I just started my first preschool job and the teachers scream at the kids all day! They tell me I’m soft, but I couldn’t imagine talking to the kids the way they do! For example, the teacher training me told the student “I can’t wait until your brother is born, that way your mom will go on maternity leave and I can get a break from you!”

[@positivepreschooltips]

That breaks my heart for the children and for you to be in the presence of such cruelty :(

[@caroline897241]

Thank you so much you are such a sweetheart!!! This is amazing! I feel like I will be much more in control tomrrow

[@positivepreschooltips]

Best of luck! Let me know how things go.

[@ARxmz]

This is amazing and will try in my day to day work. Thanks

[@가멜-u5o]

Unlike Korean teachers, I learned about the difficult days for American teachers, so I think it will be a great help to prepare for kindergarten teachers in the future.

[@ascensioncano3606]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experiencie.

[@ZahraSozan]

Hi I am just starting my internship classes, I really liked your video, and looking for more tips, thank you.

[@remuspierre8038]

Good advice

[@Bea-a-deer]

Im a brand new preschool teacher and I feel like Im sinking with my new class. I think these tips will help my class so much.

[@doctoranne8085]

This was very helpful. Thanks so much such a brilliance insights......

[@positivepreschooltips]

Thank you. Such a flattering comment.

[@nansasibenitarateenyiwapuu726]

Thank you too dear 😊

[@roselly7244]

Your videos are helpful! Thanks so much!

[@positivepreschooltips]

Thank you! I'm glad you find them helpful.

[@kate_lizzerd]

Thank you so much, this is exactly what I was looking for! Really a life saver

[@remuspierre8038]

Beautiful voice

[@positivepreschooltips]

So kind! Thank you

[@remuspierre8038]

Your welcome anytime

[@michellecheng6817]

I am a new teacher and I love your tips!

[@jjchick95]

i LOVE the secret one, im gonna use this on thursday for my kids!

[@positivepreschooltips]

Let me know how it goes!

[@paw2287]

I just found your channel and already, you've helped me SO much. Thank you!

[@positivepreschooltips]

Thank you! Please let me know if there are specific topics you would like me to cover.

[@beanbland]

I started working in childcare in March, right before this whole mess started. Their whole routine was disrupted, and it was honestly chaos for a bit. We were just getting back into the swing of things when I got promoted to the lead teacher in a 3 year old classroom. Your videos have helped me tremendously, but I’m still having trouble with getting my students to take me seriously.

[@positivepreschooltips]

Callie, honestly it has been a bit chaotic for everyone since March (even the children). Confidence is key is getting the children to take you seriously and that comes with trying new things and finding your specific strengths and style. Good luck and reach out if I can help in any way. Cyndi

[@archierooroo]

I start teaching pre-k for the first time soon, 4-5 year olds, and I’m gonna be honest and say I don’t have the highest self confidence so that’s one thing I’m nervous about, the children taking me seriously and also being able to be silly without feeling self conscious. I love your videos and they’re helping me feel more prepared, thank you!🙏🏻❤️ Any specific tips for my situation please?

[@aaliyahbanks1840]

@@archierooroo I feel you, you got this though

[@jessicaramos2655]

Thank you so much for sharing!

[@OllyVish]

I am a parent of multiples. This is GREAT! Think you!

[@positivepreschooltips]

Congratulations! Thank you for commenting.

[@victimvan974]

This video is pure gold thank you so much for the ideas!

[@chloeg6534]

your videos are so helpful and insightful! i am not a teacher, but a new caregiver at a daycare. i am only 19 and i've been having so much trouble understanding how to interact with children and how it affects them. i'm nervous the whisper technique isn't going to work but we'll see!

[@positivepreschooltips]

Cheo, Thanks for watching my videos. I think the best advice for a young person just getting started is be confident and have fun! I remember being a young teach and being so nervous about not being able to handle the children. It does take time and practice so don't be hard on yourself. Also, any and all suggestions I offer in my video are things that have worked for me but if you try it and it doesn't work for you, don't worry. You will develop your own style and techniques along the way. Good luck!

[@flormejia6076]

Omg i am Glad i found you, 😂❤😊. I am a Teacher’s Aide and i love to learn and improve my skills.

[@tri_neshalashon]

I will try these tips. Thank you so much for sharing ❤

[@emitomatopoo]

so helpful! im excited to start my new internship :)) thank you for your help!

[@positivepreschooltips]

You're welcome. Good luck!

[@Candacebbruner]

Thanks for these amazing tips.

[@DewiiAljoe]

Great information and tips

[@USADZ2023]

Thank you so much you really saved my life. But we need more videos please

[@edithgarner-gross2050]

In our circle. When I want to get my students attention I sing " if you happy and you know it find a square" it works everytime the kids are quite and looking at me. My carpet is a square carpet.

[@rebekabryan7574]

Thank you for all this amazing advice

[@positivepreschooltips]

You are very welcome! Thank you for your comment ❤️

[@larajamokha2274]

Great tips thank you.

[@helenmuriuki954]

Cindy you are a 💎 gem great tips

[@marriamrahim8422]

Very informative, thank you.

[@AkousiasWisdom]

The best teachers steal from one another! lol

[@lordjigglebottoms]

Thank you so much! I just applied for my first teaching position at head start. Going from college to a classroom setting is going to be a big change and I’m trying to pick up some tricks I can use on my students.

[@positivepreschooltips]

Good luck! I worked for Head Start for several years and loved it! I’m glad you found the video helpful ❤️

[@NoemzFRabino]

Thank you for sharing this video ☺️. This helps me a lot.

[@jay8992]

These are wonderful tips!! Thank you so much!!

[@annatiarec]

Very helpful! Wish I had known some of these ideas years ago! Thank you!

[@ruthnavarrete7530]

THANK YOU FROM NOW ON IM FOLLOWING YOU 😊YOU ARE AMAZING

[@sabriyahsmith346]

Thank you!

[@primlawilliamson-munroe7072]

Loved these tips! Thank you!

[@positivepreschooltips]

You’re welcome. Thank you for the comment.

[@kellyt8003]

Thanks soooo much for sharing!! Im not new, been in the field 30 yrs, but this virtual thing is a challenge with keeping their attention while they are in their home environment!! Can you show virtual ideas also PLEASE! And Thank You!

[@positivepreschooltips]

Yes, thanks that's a great idea.

[@kellyt8003]

Thanks for responding and sharing your awesome ideas!! We are gonna get through this!!

[@l.f7469]

Thank You, Cindy!!! 😝

[@bekahholland4035]

This is SO helpful-golden! Thank you so much

[@kimjesus4829]

I am a toddler and weddler teacher this age group is a little harder then this age Love the volume

[@olivenh1]

Simple but amazing. I love your ideas.

[@positivepreschooltips]

Namhee, I'm so glad you found the video helpful. Thanks for the encouragement

[@krissybell777]

Love this! Thank you!

[@hakandanaci2847]

Thank you so much Cindy for your videos and tips!

[@BLACKBIRD_46]

thank you for the tips. 🥰

[@karemanmohamed1539]

Thank you! ❤❤❤

[@dianindriani9735]

Thank you for the tips

[@susanforshay3422]

I appreciate your videos! Thank you!

[@positivepreschooltips]

Thank you for your kind comment.

[@Playing_with_a_Purpose]

Some of the best songs are the simplest often the ones I e made up!

[@positivepreschooltips]

I agree!

[@wackyvoid]

I have been working with 3-5 yo in a preschool for a year now, but I still can get nervous or run out of ideas. I work in norway so I am curious about how different it is to the US, but these tips are nice to have. Thank you :)

[@positivepreschooltips]

Thank you for watching all the way from Norway!