“Children are like buds on a branch,” innocent and pure, yet also mischievous and unpredictable. In the process of teaching children, especially at the preschool age, teachers often encounter “laughing and crying” situations. So how to handle preschool pedagogical situations skillfully, both to guide children and help them develop comprehensively? Let’s find out!
“When I was young, I went to school twice a day,” surely everyone has witnessed or even been the “main character” in “awkward” situations at school. For example, baby Bi in Ms. Lan’s class is very active. During class, he keeps running around, and when the teacher reminds him, he lies down on the floor. In such moments, the teacher must remain calm and skillfully handle the situation so as not to affect other children and not to hurt the child.
Common Preschool Pedagogical Situations and Solutions
Preschool education is the initial foundation for a child’s development. However, due to unstable psychological characteristics, children are easily influenced by emotions and act instinctively. Here are some common situations:
### 1. Hyperactive Children, Lack of Focus in Class
Manifestation: Children run around, talk to themselves, and do not pay attention to lectures.
Causes: It may be because children are not used to the new environment, have not adapted to the teaching method, or because children have a high need for movement.
Solutions:
- Change to more lively and creative teaching methods. Instead of just lecturing on dry theory, teachers can combine it with games, songs, stories…
- Increase physical activities for children, such as letting them play outdoor movement games, do exercise during breaks…
- Praise and encourage children when they show positive signs.
Paper experiments for preschool children are a typical example of applying creative learning methods.
### 2. Shy Children, Hesitant to Communicate
Manifestation: Children speak little, are timid when interacting with strangers, and do not dare to participate in group activities.
Causes: Due to children’s lack of confidence, innate shyness, or because the family environment does not create conditions for children to interact with the outside world.
Solutions:
- Create a friendly and close environment to help children feel safer and more confident.
- Encourage children to participate in group activities, creating opportunities for children to communicate with friends.
- Do not force children but be patient in encouraging and praising them.
### 3. Children Fighting Over Toys
Manifestation: Children argue, fight over toys, and even hit friends.
Causes: Because children do not have a sense of sharing and yielding.
Solutions:
- Intervene immediately when children show signs of fighting and snatching.
- Explain to children the benefits of sharing and yielding.
- Guide children on how to play together, take turns with toys.
- Praise and reward children when they know how to share with friends.
## The Role of Preschool Teachers in Handling Pedagogical Situations
Preschool teachers play an extremely important role in shaping children’s personalities and comprehensive development. To effectively handle pedagogical situations, teachers need to:
- Always maintain a calm, compassionate, and loving attitude towards children.
- Understand the psychology and causes leading to children’s behavior.
- Choose appropriate educational methods for each child.
- Coordinate closely with families in educating children.
Dai Yen Preschool is an example of an ideal educational environment where children can learn and develop comprehensively.
## Advice for Preschool Teachers
According to Ms. Nguyen Thi Hoa, Principal of Hoa Sen Preschool, Hanoi: “Preschool education is a “seed sowing” profession that requires teachers to have a love for the profession, affection for children, patience, and tolerance.” In addition, Ms. Hoa also shared some experiences:
- Always put yourself in the child’s position to understand their psychology and behavior.
- Use language appropriate for their age, avoid using harsh and imposing words.
- Coordinate with parents to have the best measures to educate children.
## Conclusion
Handling preschool pedagogical situations is an art that requires sophistication, skillfulness, and love for children. Each child is a unique individual, so there is no one-size-fits-all formula. The important thing is that teachers need to understand, recognize, and have appropriate methods for each child. “Bend the tree when it is young, teach the child when they are naive,” hopefully with the above sharing, teachers will be more confident and steadfast in their career of nurturing people.
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