6 Tips On How To Handle Children As a Teacher -By Hameedat Ilyas

“Miss, I want to urinate,” said Dave. “Miss, Jane gave me a knock,” complained another girl, Juliet.

The complaint went on like that for some minutes.

What of the new boy, Adam, that has memorized their daily activities? He yelled and cried any time he remembered what they did at home.

Hell let loose when it was time for their lunch at home; he ran out of the class shouting, “they’ve started eating ooo.”

You have witnessed what I witnessed, if not more. So how do you deal with them? I will give you six wonderful tips which I used to tackle them.

* Leave your problem(s) at home:

Handling children alone is handful, it becomes a disaster when you combine it with your problem. Be in the best mood when you’re dealing with them. Your state of happiness will lift their spirit as well.

* Learn their names:

Take the stress to know their names, and call them by it; doing this, you’ve given them the impression that you really care about them. I know it’s not easy, but you would be happy with the result if you do so.

* Be accommodating:

Building a strong wall around you will distance the children from you, so try and come down to their levels. It would be very easy for them to make you their best friend and confidant if you show them love.

*Instruct them with light tones:

Children will always be children, and so they are bound to make a lot of mistakes. They are very sensitive and emotional, so instruct and correct them in the best possible way.

* Treat them with respect:

They may seem young to you, but in reality they are not. Their brains connect just like how magnet attract metals and its objects. They feel happy and follow your instructions when you treat them nicely.

* Understand how they learn:

Research has shown that 90% of children learn by play method and with the use of instructional materials, especially the ones with pictures. They learn faster and better when you teach them how they want to be taught.

My experience with them would have been very bad if I had not used those tips. Children would only listen to you if you show love to them.

Use those tips when next you enter the class and await the magical result.