First of congratulations for taking up this profession! First year is indeed a learning experience as in-class training is one of the best. You will have to take the realities into consideration when students say no for a lot of things. Many times they are just testing us and when you can reason with them, then they may give in.

This is a very important question. A teacher must ask herself everyday. Preschool is the age when children are very innocent and the teacher is very influential for them. Little positive impression have a great impact for lifetime.

For the use of reward points, I would suggest that get a feel of the system being used for a few days. If the talk is positive and there is encouragement, then go on. If you see negativity then change the format.

A positive and productive class is created when the teacher shows a fine balance of firmness and flexibility. This is one of the most important skills a teacher must possess. The students must know what are the expectations of the teacher and when they connect well with the teacher then they are motivated to fulfill the expectations of the teacher. Show respect in all forms when dealing with a child of any age, they just sense it.

The child who is doing good can be acknowledged by showcasing it in various forums like display of work, giving the child an opportunity to talk about it in front of others, sending a personal note to the child and the parents.

This is one of the most popular question. The child who is an attention seeker does it for attention obviously. Once as a teacher you have identified this reality, then during class time the teacher must politely ask the child to come and meet the teacher after the class is over. This way you are giving a message that you have heard them, yet you are not wasting others time.

If the child is restless, talk to the child to understand the reason for this anxiety. If the child can articulate it then the child will feel at peace. If the child does not want to sit in one place, it could be due to sudden burst of energy, especially in very young kids. Let the energy be let out. The less you show that you are getting

This is a tough one. The affection is a good thing, however you must show it equally to all.

All children have different learning styles. Some who are good in activities have a natural preference of learning by doing. They are kinesthetic learners, hence listening actively may not be their choice.

When you see a child imitating something which you thing must be discussed with the parents, call them seperately and talk to them about the observation. Please refrain from giving your opinion.

The best punishment for misbehaviour is to make a child write about the incident on a paper. It is the best self reflection as the child is going through the same incident again and sees it from a different perspective. If the child is very young then narrate the incident. They can also be asked to draw to show how they felt at that time. It is a good means of communicating your feelings.

This is called bullying. This must be dealt with strictly and in a mature way. Call the bully and talk straight about what was observed. Bullys are generally insecure when alone. Their power comes from the group which is around. In the same breath, talk to the other child to understand their fear and give open support for them to feel confident.

There is no magic pill. Arrogance can seep in as they grow up. Try to point that out when observed, so the message is clear that such things are not going to be tolerated.

This is a very nice example of psychology of learning ! Teachers who connect well with students are the most impactful teachers. The child becomes very receptive and automatically the child wants to learn more. They feel comfortable asking doubts and there is a free communication between the teacher and the taught. You can only talk to the teacher, if the child is fearful or else the disconnect will increase. Also check with the teacher what your child is doing to make them upset. Once the reason is known, solutions will follow.

She is too young. That could be her way of conveying annoyance.