Kindergarten By Kathy

Young children (I taught first for nine years) are easily pleased. A sticker or stamp on their hand or small trinket that you could give to everyone who was cooperative would delight them and you would have a lot better chance of most of the class leaving with a smile.

It's important to set up expectations early--and keep with the routine as much as you possibly can. Positive reinforcement works wonders with this age group. (I'm looking for a quiet table or I like the way _______ is sitting.)

Keep them active as much as you can! I became pretty good at thinking up all kinds of movement activities to reinforce learning skills when I taught that age group. Small children are like clocks--made to run!!