Welcome To Tick Tock Training WE DON’T WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY!

HOW WE TEACH

AS THE DAY BEGINS Getting own children to class Showing up late Calling in sick Not coming in at all Substitutes What will they do all day? What about challenging children?

LOOK LISTEN SMELL FEEL Greeting the parent Are they sick? Is there ANYTHING I need to know Were they sick this weekend. Were they with someone else? Are they tired, fed, diaper changed? What is their mood today and why? Say GOOD-BYE – It’s called GOOD bye for a reason. Routine Don’t linger Don’t put down the parent LOOK LISTEN SMELL FEEL

Raise Your hand if... You were afraid to go to a new school. If you went to someone's house and hated the food you were served. Had to go back to someplace that you didn’t like every day. Had a pet die. Have someone that you really liked to work with – quit. Had a parent that re-married while you were a child. Any one afraid of something that other people make fun of? Had a lisp or other difference that others made fun of. Short / Tall

Group Meeting Time Morning Therapy Eat your breakfast, drink your coffee. (No hot coffee in the classroom) Start with exercise or music or both. Fun, dancing, move around. Then, sit and take a moment to calm them. Babies – sweep the forehead, calming touches and slower talking. Older – how are you feeling? Feeling dolls or pictures. Angry – remember if you feel this way today to go to the ANGER BOX. SAD – remember if you feel this way go to the stuffed animal box. Happy – remember if you feel this way – clap your hands.

SPECIAL CONCERNS.. Witnessed Violence Sibling is mean to me Loves Bathroom humor Afraid of large groups Touches himself at nap Has an imaginary Friend – kids make fun of him. New Daddy, New Mommy, New Family Grandma died Going far away to my dad’s for thanksgiving for 2 weeks Mommy Cries A Lot

Early in the Morning This is how I get ready for school (x3) This is how I get ready for school so early in the morning…. Wash my face Brush my hair Eat my food Brush by teeth Change my clothes Tie my shoes Drive to school Greet my teacher GOOD MORNING!!

My Aunt Came Back My aunt came back from old Algiers And brought me back a pair of shears My aunt came back from Holland too And brought me back a wooden shoe My aunt came back from old Japan And brought me back a paper fan My aunt came back from the county fair And brought me back a rocking chair My aunt came back from old Belgium And brought me back some bubblegum My aunt came back from the city zoo And brought me back some nuts like you

IT’S TIME FOR LUNCH It’s time for lunch – LUNCH (2x) It’s time to munch, crunch and eat a bunch It’s time for lunch – We’ve got some… Cheese, peas, broccoli, Greens, beans, tangerines Jerky, turkey - stop your worky Lemon Lo Mein and lima beans Chicken fajita- wrapped in a pita Ravioli, Guacamole Homemade cupcake, milk shake, shake shake it’s time to take a break For lunch.. It’s time for lunch –

Transition Tricks Timer – let them know what happens if it isn’t done by the time the timer goes off – then follow through. Who is my superhero – Button or sticker. Step one – one finger in the air / Step two- two fingers in the air Thumbs up/heads down– when they are done then go touch the thumbs and say a praise. Sing – Transition songs are all over YouTube – use them. Put your bottom on the rug. We put on your walking shoes.

I like the way that _______is ____________. Grab one child and sit them or stand them the way you want. I like the way that Sarah is standing, I like the way that Sarah is standing, I like the way that Sarah is standing can you stand like Sarah? I like the way that Dalton is standing, I like the way that Xavier is standing, I like the way that Cindy is standing, can you stand like Cindy?

Sitting down song. Come, come, come sit down It is time for ______ time. Circle time Lunch time Nap time

Wash Your hands Wash, wash, wash, your hands Scrub, bubble, scrub Wash the germs right down the drain Gurgle, gurgle, glub.

Where do your? Where do your feet go, feet go, feet go – feet go on the floor Were do your legs go, legs go, legs go – legs go applesauce Where do your hands go, hands go, hands go? – hands go in your lap How do your lips go, lips go, lips go – lips go sh sh shhhhhh

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/ January 11 National Step in the Puddle and Splash Your Friends Day January 12 January 13 National Sticker Day National Rubber Ducky Day January 14 National Dress Up Your Pet Day January 15 National Hat Day January 16 National Fig Newton Day January 17 January 18 National Winnie The Pooh Day January 19 National Popcorn Day January 20 National Cheese Lover’s Day January 21 Squirrel Appreciation Day January  22 National Blonde Brownie Day January 23 National Pie Day  January 24 National Compliment Day January 25 National Opposite Day January 26 National Green Juice Day January 27 National Chocolate Cake Day January 28 National Kazoo Day National Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day  January 29 National Puzzle Day January 30 National Croissant Day January 31 National Backward Day National Inspire Your Heart With Art Day January 2 National Cream Puff Day January 3 National Fruitcake Toss Day January 4 National Spaghetti Day January 5 National Whipped Cream Day January 6 National Bean Day January 7 National Bobblehead Day January 8 National Bubble Bath Day January 9 National Static Electricity Day January 10 National Save The Eagles Day

National Fruit Cake Toss Day!

Mat Hatter Day

Favorite Book

Dr. Seaus Day

100 Days

The Weather

Which books are these?

During Play Time At The Easel – Smock, paint, paper at all times. Water Play – Teach them how to do it! The Magnetic Wall – Magnetic gears, letters, put magnets on the back of old puzzle pieces. The Felt Wall – Glue pictures onto felt and cut them out. Old books. Follow THEIR lead – let them decide what to build. Teacher Talk – this is when the learning happens House play – Peoples bodies belong to them. Horse play – separate and change of center.

Questions you can ask – Create a problem. Where does it go? What can we do? Do you have an idea? What makes that sound? Who is missing? Can a paper bag fly? Make an invention Lets figure it out

Sand and Water Play 14 T joints 4 elbow joints with three pipe openings (for the top four corners) 8 elbow joints (for the funnel area across the top) 4 caps 2 cross joints 4 – 10 foot PVC pipes PVC pipe cutters Spray paint PVC glue Two under-the-bed tubs

ART = THE KIDS – NOT YOU!

SET UP THE SPACE – THE KIDS DO THE REST.

Clay

Wood

Math

Dramatic Play – Let’s make a list!00

Outdoor Play Outdoor obstacle course Clothes pin tag – each child gets 4 clothes pins on their backs. Run and take clothes pins off the shirts. When all your pins are gone you are out. 4 Corners

Parents Only contact is when there is a problem. Invites or demands involvement in child’s school work. Preserve dignity. Calm - with Angry Parent

Initiation: FIRST CONTACT ALWAYS GOES WELL. As soon as they have enrolled. Introductory phone call Letter to the home introducing yourself to the parents Letter establishing expectations. Discussion What DO you expect from your parents? What SHOULD they expect from you?

Surprise a Parent – Positive Phone Call Introduce yourself Tell the parents what their child is studying Invite the parents to an open house and/or other school functions Comment on their child's progress Inform them of their child's achievements (e.g., "Student of the Week") Inform them of their child's strengths or share an anecdote Research shows that school-home communication is greatly increased through personalized positive telephone contact between teachers and parents.

Positive Interaction – Conversation Starters Smiley faces on worksheets Exceptional work board – up front. Stickers and stamps on children’s hands. Photos of child sitting in teachers lap or being cuddled. He said or did the cutest thing today…. He couldn’t stop talking about.. tell me more

Problem? Don’t wait too long. 2 weeks The Blame Game = parents don’t care! Must be face to face – emails sound harsh in an angry parents head. Ask for help- psychologist trick. STAY IN THE SOLUTION

ACTION PLAN WORKSHEET CHILD’S NAME 3 DATES OF OBSERVATIONAL NOTES – BY DIFFERENT STAFF 2 STRATEGIES THAT YOU HAVE TRIED – OUTCOME 2 STRATEGIES THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO TRY IN THE CLASSROOM. 2 STRATEGIES THAT YOU WOULD LIKE THEM TO TRY AT HOME. HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT EACH OTHER? If and when problem could lead to expulsion. Don’t just let it go.

State Know how many you have. Teacher cabinets. No food with supplies. Fridge. Out of date, no date or name. Teacher supplies and personal items down low. Too busy on tablets to watch children. Playground supervision. Pick ups – how does the teacher know that person has been approved?