Set out art supplies, sensory bins, and learning centers before kids arrive.
Greet each family, spot sniffles, and ease teary goodbyes.
Songs, a story, and a letter game to hold wiggly three-year-olds.
Kids rotate through blocks, paint, and counting games while notes get jotted.
Two kids fight over a truck. Step in, or let them try?
Eyes on every child at once. Count heads, prevent falls.
Wash up, pass out food, and chat about colors and feelings.
Settle restless sleepers, then write observations and tweak tomorrow's lessons.
Tell parents about today's wins and flag a speech concern gently.
- Lead circle time with songs, stories, and games that hold wiggly three-year-olds.
- Plan play-based activities that sneak in letters, numbers, shapes, and science.
- Help kids share, take turns, and name their big feelings.
- Set up art projects, sensory bins, and learning centers each day.
- Watch children constantly to keep them safe indoors and on the playground.
- Is this child melting down because they're tired, hungry, or struggling with something bigger?
- Should I step in on this squabble, or let the kids try to work it out?
- Do I keep going with my plan, or drop it because the kids are losing interest?
- Is this a normal developmental stage, or something I should raise with the parents?
- Is this sneezing, cough, or bump something I can handle, or do I call a parent now?
People usually reach this work through experience rather than a college program.
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