I did my literature activity at a nursery school, due to time constraints. I prepared myself thinking, "this should be no problem!" Read them a story ask questions and just discuss thing they want to talk about, right? Nope. My group had mixed classes ranging from ages 2- 5. They were so cute and polite. The problem was me! I had spent so much time focusing on adolescents that I forgot children get bored, FAST! Next time, I will choose books that are more interesting. I thought my Dr. Seuss collection was cool, but i was wrong. The boys were more outspoken and believe it or not they knew a lot more than I thought, movies, namely. I eventually had to do the fast forward version of Fox In Socks and turn the reading session into an alphabet game where all the kids could participate and talk at the same time. OMG! I was so out of my element. It was fun after I thew the middle school mindset out the door and just ran with it. The teachers laughed as I skipped thru half the book and made up the game as I went. It was quite an experience. 
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Professional Development- Preschoolers!!!
I did my literature activity at a nursery school, due to time constraints. I prepared myself thinking, "this should be no problem!" Read them a story ask questions and just discuss thing they want to talk about, right? Nope. My group had mixed classes ranging from ages 2- 5. They were so cute and polite. The problem was me! I had spent so much time focusing on adolescents that I forgot children get bored, FAST! Next time, I will choose books that are more interesting. I thought my Dr. Seuss collection was cool, but i was wrong. The boys were more outspoken and believe it or not they knew a lot more than I thought, movies, namely. I eventually had to do the fast forward version of Fox In Socks and turn the reading session into an alphabet game where all the kids could participate and talk at the same time. OMG! I was so out of my element. It was fun after I thew the middle school mindset out the door and just ran with it. The teachers laughed as I skipped thru half the book and made up the game as I went. It was quite an experience. 
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Looks like you had so much fun. The kids are too cute.
ReplyDeleteYou know what our instructors always say "Be flexible." Well, you went beyond that. Quick thinking is always a great skill to have.
ReplyDeleteOh no! I have a 2 1/2 year old and yes! They do have a very, very short attention span! When I start a book, 2 minutes later I'm having to convince him it's not "the end" yet! Looks like you had a good time, though!
ReplyDeletePre-schoolers! Kathy, that is why we are with the big kids. I love my 3-year-old, but I could never manage having 10 of them at one time. I have seen pre-school teachers and I watch in amazement.
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