CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
How do I handle the hyperactive child? A clinically hyperactive child is different from a child who can’t sit still for very long. The hyperactive child reacts to life the way you would respond to being closed in a room with the television, radio, stereo system, and two vacuum cleaners all turned up full blast. Sound like too much for you? A classroom often seems like “too much” for the hyperactive child.
Hyperactive children are unable to sort out and concentrate on one thing at a time. They are in constant motion mentally, and often physically as well. Since such a child is unable to sit and listen or even to work on one project for any length of time, he leaps from one distraction to another, and often distracts
others at the same time.
So, hyperactive children need your special love and patience. Such children also need more adult guidance and attention, so plan for additional staff. Hyperactive children function best with a minimum of distraction and an activity that captures their attention. As you show love to hyperactive children, be aware of the needs of the other children in your
program at the same time. If your program is to have maximum effectiveness, you cannot allow one or a few children to distract others unnecessarily or reduce your program to chaos. Consultation with parents as to the most effective ways to help their child can also be beneficial.
How do I handle shy children? A shy child often feels insecure and afraid. It is important that such a child feel secure and loved. Encourage the children in your program to help others feel welcome and important. This will happen as the leaders do it and teach by their good example. Do not push a shy child to talk in a large group. A rather quiet child will usually feel freer to talk in a small group in which every child is freely participating. Such a child may eventually feel free to speak up in a large group after he or she has had successful experiences in smaller groups. Be sure that shy children receive your personal attention and praise.
What about the aggressive child? Again, the rule is to accept each child as he or she is. Every time there is positive behavior, be sure that a child knows that you appreciate his or her efforts. Your good example of showing love to others by encouraging and affirming them will also be helpful in teaching
children how to relate to each other. At the same time, you need to be concerned with the welfare of all children. If a child is being aggressive enough to upset or harm another child, you will need to be firm but positive, remove the aggressive child from the situation, and clearly explain the behavior necessary in order to return。
Discipline problems?
99% of all discipline problems is caused by poor preparation; Be organized – come prepared
Plan an attention grabber to start with (visual, song, craft during story
time, or food)
Plan how you will teach your songs
Be confident in your authority - you are the adult and you know what is
best
Command authority by your firm but loving attitude and example Do not be harsh or permissive Be fair in praise or discipline Watch your tone and your pace Examine your attitude
Discipline is not dependent upon having a well-mannered group of children, but in having a teacher who meets problems before they arise.
Set good standards
Give instructions carefully
Minimize your demands – two rules may be sufficient Correct any distracting conditions
Provide Attention
Give the child attention at times when he is not exhibiting negative
behavior
The most important moments of class time for this child are the first five
minutes after he arrives. Make sure to pay attention to him as soon as he comes in。 Provide Leadership
Give the child choices as to how he will comply with your wishes. For
example, “Would you like to put away the blocks or the cars?” “Would you like to tiptoe to the rug or march to the rug?”
Provide him with valid leadership opportunities. Put him in charge of a
task...give him a job!
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