Learning From the Children

P/B • 205mm x 255mm • 136 Pages ISBN 9781933653716 Reflecting on Teaching This collection of heartening classroom stories, gathered over many years, reflects the change, growth, and learning that preschool teachers experience as a result of working with children. Each story is followed by a brief summary of relevant theories and challenges that will promote your professional growth. An inspiring reminder that you learn from each child you teach.   Part One:  Be Your Best for Me Ava’s Song – Be Present and Available One with Pinkeye – Be Ready to Give of Yourself The Hand-Holding Wait Line – Be Someone Children Really Trust Mud Day – Be Flexible Me, Biased? No Way! – Build a Relationship with Every Child Vincent’s Story – Be Prepared to Help Abused Children Part Two:  Help Me Feel Special Brave Art Princess – Let Children Be Unique Hyper-Organized, Bo-Established Systems -Identify and Honour Each Childs Talents Leader in Disguise – Accept Every Childs Characteristics as Positive New Shoes – Give Compliments that Really Matter Part Three:  Help Me Learn in New Ways Mistaken Behavior – Think of Mistakes as Learning Opportunities The Recipe Book – Create the Right Environment The Quiet One – Help Children Learn in Ways that Make Each of Them Comfortable Are We There Yet? – Think About What Each Child Is Ready to Learn Wet Socks Can Ruin Your Day -Teach Children to Be Good Friends Afterword Appendix A: Burnout Assessment Questionnaire Appendix B: Individual Goal Chart Individual Goal Sheet Works Cited