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I agree...and for some reason this extreme 'gentle parenting' is not working

it is...I got it at walmart years ago

Thanks! I'll have one up soon! I whole-heartedly believe in not pushing kids into anything that they are not ready for on a developmental level.

Thank you so much! That seriously made my day. I do my best!

That class was extremely difficult, but in the end they made me a better teacher. They are in first grade now...I just happen to have BOTH of our first grade teachers' kids in my pre-k class this year....they tell me stories, they cry a lot, they have really hard days...in other words...not much has changed with that group! I feel for you. Hang in there. It doesn't actually get better, you just get better at figuring out ways to manage them. The next grooup of kids you have will be a breeze...even if they aren't!

Oh my gosh! No aide? How many kids? Is that even legal? YOu are in a bad situation and I don't think you should stay. It is impossible to handle all that alone and it is not safe for you or the other kids. Look up your state ratios of early childhood teachers to students...than have a talk with your director. That is NOT okay! Now I'm going to be worried about you all day! I have a really small room too...I could not survive without table centers. The kids need to be engaged in play the minute they walk into the room so they can actually be managed. Even if it is just one table of playdough. AAAAAH!!! I'm seriously so worried about you! Email me at teachprek101@gmail.com. I want to help you!

That child is not at my school anymore. He raged really hard one day and seriously hurt another child...as I predicted he would. My class feels secure and happy and they are a loud and joyful bunch. Trust me...prayers have been said. His mom posts on social media about him punching her in the face and being violent with her...yet somehow I was the one who wasn't equipped to handle him and I needed to lower my expectations in regards to his behavior. Plus...maybe posting about your own child like that is part of the problem? I feel for him and worry about what his life is going to look like. I ask God to bless him and his mom every day. I hope it does some good.

Not yet! but great idea! Ill do one this week!...or maybe i'll wait until we begin a new month....?

@ one for beginning a new month would be great, but would also be helpful to see how you do a whole month! Since you are at the end of a month this week. Looking forward to learning more!

Totally with you on that, Dwight! Play-based learning is where it’s at! Kids learn best when they’re having fun!

I inherited them from a previous teacher 15 years ago...but I found them on amazon. They come in 3 sizes too! all in one set amzn.to/40zId72

@@teachpre-k101 Thank you! Loved this video.

I am so glad you found my video helpful! Keep going!

You're welcome, Dwight! I'm glad you liked it.

Hey! You know...I found that most of the preschool curriculums out there are written by well-meaning Phd's who haven't been in a real classroom for years. There aren't enough activities that keep the kids engaged, and you have to come up with most of the math, literacy, science and art centers by yourself anyway. That said, I made and follow my own curriculum. I have my own letter curriculum and theme lesson plans with mostly printable hands-on activities. not worksheets. I list books, videos, include classroom posters etc. It has been built over years of teaching 3-5 year olds. Go to Teachers Pay Teachers. My store is called Teach PreK...there are literally HUNDREDS of resources for early childhood teachers on that site

Thank you!!!

I have never taught 2 year-olds...but my teacher bestie across the hall from me is an expert...I'll ask her if she can join me soon and we can do a little interview! great idea! I just messaged her...we will set a date asap!

Thank you! I really love your advice and channel. In college, none of my professors really focused on the 2yrs old curriculum so I am a bit stuck.

Thank you...it is one of my favorite lessons...and they love sharing what they learned with their families...Jan brett...the BEST!

I purchased this unit, and have been busy cutting and laminating. So many great activities in there!

Your kiddos are going to have FUN! ❤️❤️

I LOVE that! Syd the Slow-talking syllable sloth! thanks

Thak you! The kids always do too!

Puffy paint and all the parts! thank you! You can make white puffy paint with shaving cream and liquid glue...no recipe...I just mix and add until its like whipped egg whites.

You've got this! I'm so glad the video helped.

You've got this! I'm so glad the video helped.

I don't do worksheets. Not sure what you mean. I have colloring sheets in my writing center...but those are for free time

Oh my gosh! My heart is breaking for you right now. I know the anxiety that comes with this and I know that this behavior makes the other children anxious and just breeds chaos. I am lucky to have a very supportive administration who helped me along the way. I am an experienced teacher and I had to admit I was out of my depth with this child. We tried for a while to make it work, but he was just too much to handle. We had to let him go. My anxiety is gone and the class is a noisy, happy, SAFE bunch of kids now...totally workable. I want you to know it is not your fault or the lead teacher's...I am sure you know that. Some kids require a level of attention that is just not possible in a regular classroom setting-especially one of that size with just two people...ARE YOU KIDDING ME? 2?...Until the country at large finds out a way to make our childcare and preschool system work better and gives us teachers and aides the help and respect we deserve, these kids will just fall through the cracks and take a lot of other kids with them. Are you going to tell me the other kids are not being traumatized by this behavior? The truth is...they are! The kids around these kids now have anxiety that will follow them as they move on through school and other situations where they are interacting with other kids. Your administration or directors need to hear this and help you two! The other parents should demand it! I am so sorry and I hope things get better or you get more help. Please email me with some updates..this is near to my heart and I will be thinking of you and your lead on a daily basis I am sure. teachprek101@gmail.com. Bless YOU! each and every day! I appreciate you and the work you do...it isn't easy and it is NOT "just playing with kids". Good thin we make the big bucks 'eh? LOL!

thanks Dwight

If you are talking about the magnet board...I made those myself using printable inkjet paper and some awesome clip art. Then I added buttons with sticky magnets on the back too

Jennifer...Could you email me and I'll send you the file. Have you checked your downloads folder on your computer and searched by name or date? My email address is taechprek101@gmail.com

Oh No! That is the link on my lanfing page...I'll figure it out and send the correct link asap!

dry-snow-7998.kit.com/db351a3e2f. This should get you there!

Got it thank you!

Found them! Thanks again! Just love, love your resources!

Thank you!!

Happy New Year Dwight! Thanks for commenting!

dry-snow-7998.kit.com/db351a3e2f Thak you!

dry-snow-7998.kit.com/db351a3e2f I hope you like it!

Oh my! I didn’t watch this one to the end. I’m sorry it got spooky! Not what I was going for. I had some issues

Thanks for posting the videos of your activities. They are awesome ideas and will most definitely use them.

Thank you! I don't have a link for a calendar...but let me know what I can help you with! Happy 'after break'. I hope you have a great week!

I'm hearing words like 'spooky'...yikes@. I was having some MAJOR difficulties, then I had to get over to see my mom and didn't have time to watch...well...that'll never happen again!

I'd love a Snow Day!....Not one last year...I'm hoping we get more than a dusting soon! It's UTAH for crying out loud...we have no snow! Enjoy a day or two more!

I hope you enjoyed your snow day! I survived the first day back...already exhausted! I gotta build my stamina back up! have a great week

Yeah...it was probably A LOT! Yet they still feel okay paying teachers a non-livable wage in most places. It is maddening! It is something you really have to love and feel called to do. It brings me so much joy every day...along with the exhaustion! Thanks for commenting!

Thank you!

YOu are so welcome Beth! I have some fun activities that I'm going to do this week. I'll share them soon!

You know, Dwight...I am fully aware of everything you are saying in your comment having raised 2 children and having taught preschool for 15 years.

Sorry Dwight...I hit enter by accident...I know everything you said, but 2 things can be true at the same time. Even 3 or 4 things can be true at the same time. We all will have an adjustment when we return. I use this place to be really honest. I am full of dread and will mis my freedom I've had during break...but I am also so excited to see all of them and hear about all the fun they had and toys Santa brought. We are all just humans ...feeling feelings...it's all good...we can mention them and still have complete awareness of the other humans feeling the same way. I hope you have a very happy new year

@@teachpre-k101 That's right Queen Diane. - Dwight

thanks Amy...she had a good one...although she wont remember it.

I'm so glad! Tomorrow I'll be filming my set-up! I hope you love it! My kiddos love it every year!

Thank you so much for commenting. I'm soooooooo not ready for break to end!

Oh my gosh! You made my whole day! Thank you so much! I hope you have a great 2025 too!

@@teachpre-k101 I wanted to say, too, that I had heard of TPT, but didn't really know what it was. It was through you that I learned about that service and I absolutely love it. I have purchased many of your resources! If you could, would you do a video that goes more in depth about the various features of TPT? Thanks so much!

I LOVE the title! I'll check it oout. Thanks Jen!

You are so welcome!

I'm wondering if this is defensive in nature. I think a good place to start is to find out if he feels scared or powerless. I had this with a boy in my class a few weeks ago, and it was because his brother was ratcheting up their rough play and he was feeling powerless and defesnsive. His parents helped the boys get through it and everything smoothed out. If your child is feeling powerless at school though, you won't have that much control. You can talk to his teacher and see what she knows. You are doing the right thing. Get to the root of it and it will resolve faster. Good luck to you. it can be so tough figuring out preschoolers sometimes. Your son is fortunate to have such a good mom

Thak you so much. Behaviors are the hardest part of this job. They change so much from year to year. Little kids have so many reasons why they act out too, it can be so hard to get to the root of the problems

I wish! I think most teachers try their best to make learning fun, but we don't all have the same resources or support. Thank You!