Slide 1: Title Slide
Classroom Management Strategies for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Presenter: Deva
Slide 2: What is Classroom Management?
Classroom management is the process of creating a safe and supportive learning environment where all students can thrive. It involves developing and implementing clear rules and procedures, as well as teaching students how to manage their own behavior.
Effective classroom management is essential for all students, but it is especially important for toddlers and preschoolers. Young children are still learning how to regulate their emotions and behavior, so they need clear guidance and support from their teachers.
Slide 3: Three Classroom Management Strategies
- Positive reinforcement: Positive reinforcement is the practice of rewarding students for good behavior. This can be done with verbal praise, stickers, or other small rewards.
- Redirection: Redirection is the practice of gently guiding students away from inappropriate behavior and towards more appropriate behavior. For example, if a child is hitting another child, you might redirect them to play with a toy instead.
- Logical consequences: Logical consequences are the natural consequences of a child’s behavior. For example, if a child throws their food, you might have them clean it up.
Slide 4: Developing Effective Routines, Procedures, Rules, and Transitions
Routines and procedures are predictable steps that students follow to complete tasks. For example, you might have a routine for entering the classroom, washing hands, and cleaning up after snack.
Rules are clear and concise statements of what is expected behavior. For example, “Be kind to your friends” or “Use your indoor voice.”
Transitions are the times when students move from one activity to another. For example, from circle time to free play or from free play to lunch.
Here are three strategies for developing effective routines, procedures, rules, and transitions:
- Keep it simple and consistent. Young children need clear and consistent expectations. They also need time to learn new routines and procedures.
- Involve the children. When children are involved in developing the rules and routines, they are more likely to follow them.
- Be positive and supportive. When children are struggling to follow the rules, be patient and supportive. Help them to understand the expectations and how to meet them.
Slide 5: One-Day Calendar for a Toddler Class
9:00am – 9:15am: Arrival and welcome
9:15am – 9:45am: Circle time
9:45am – 10:30am: Free play
10:30am – 11:00am: Snack time
11:00am – 11:30am: Outdoor play
11:30am – 12:00pm: Lunch time
12:00pm – 12:30pm: Story time
12:30pm – 1:30pm: Nap time
1:30pm – 2:15pm: Free play
2:15pm – 2:30pm: Music and movement
2:30pm – 3:00pm: Snack time
3:00pm – 3:15pm: Closing circle
Slide 6: Three Strategies for Developing Healthy, Positive Relationships with Young Children
- Get to know each child. Take the time to learn about each child’s interests and needs. This will help you to build rapport and trust with them.
- Be responsive and attentive. When children are talking to you, give them your full attention. Listen to what they have to say and respond thoughtfully.
- Be positive and supportive. Let children know that you care about them and that you believe in them. Focus on their strengths and accomplishments.
Slide 7: Conclusion
Effective classroom management is essential for all students, but it is especially important for toddlers and preschoolers. By using positive reinforcement, redirection, and logical consequences, teachers can create a safe and supportive learning environment where all children can thrive.
By developing effective routines, procedures, rules, and transitions, teachers can help children to learn and grow. And by getting to know each child, being responsive and attentive, and being positive and supportive, teachers can build healthy, positive relationships with their students.
