Happy New Year to all!
Yes it is time for a new start in our goals, life resolutions with others and ourselves. I say, start the year off on the right foot. What better to make of your preschool room a safer, more comfortable, interesting and fun place to be?
Research shows, (and to me, common knowledge) that children perceive the emotional state of adults and react to it. This reaction can be positive or negative depending on the emotions. If you go to work overwhelmed by personal conflict in your life, the children can perceive it and feed off it. Chances are you will be snappy, and send a message of rejection to a child or children you are with. Also you can include the child’s family and your co-workers.
I know it is not easy at times; children and circumstances can make things difficult, but it is in our best interest as professional caregivers and teachers to provide a nurturing environment to all the people in our center.
One strategy that has worked for me for over thirty years is GOOD HUMOR. I swear by it. Having a positive, relaxed and fun outlook on life has saved my skin all these years. Even when dealing with parents or staff I keep things light and I try as much to be FLEXIBLE and find a common ground.
So this year, think about it, you’re just in time to begin a fun year for your kids and families, and what’s best, a fun year for yourself. See you soon and don’t forget to comment, suggest, and send information to this blog.
Remember: SMILE, LAUGH, AND BE HAPPY!!!!!
Nilsa, you are so right! Everything we do affects the children in our programs and in our homes. An issue that is talked about so little is that of how we interact with our co-teachers. This sets the stage for how children get along with and care for each other. Directors should consider how they interact with staff members. This is often reflected in how teachers interact with the children in their classes. We are role models all the time.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your uplifting post.