Kids Alive

1. The child does not want to go to the class?
Try to encourage the child nicely and gently to go for the class. However, if the child still refuse to go in after 5mins, direct him/her to the parent.

2.The parent insists on sitting in with the child or constantly comes in to check on him/her?
Let the parent know that if the child misbehaves or need special attention, we will bring him/her to the parent. If the child is new to the class, allow the parent to sit in, but let him/her know that this is only a temporary arrangement to help the child go through the initial shyness. After 3-4 sessions, the child should be in the class without the parent.

3. The child suddenly burst out crying for his/her parent?
First, try to pacify the child. Second, distract the child by pointing him/her to other activities. If the child continue to cry after 5mins, bring the child to the parent and let him/her know that he/she is welcome to come in to the class anytime (if the crying stop).

4. You have a hyper-active child in your class?
Make sure there is always at least one up-beat activity in your lesson. If the child is extremely fidgety, give him some responsibility to keep him “working” all the time. E.g, serve the water, arrange the tables/chairs, be teacher’s little helper.

5.The children fight?
Split them up immediately. Try to calm them down and point out their mistake. Give appropriate punishment (e.g removing of privileges) but remember NEVER hit a child. Get them to apologise to each other and send them tothe corner of the room to cool down/repent. Tell the that God does not like children to fight and they should also apologise to God who is always watching. However, if the situation does not get better, tell them that they will be brought to their parents for discipline. Then, remove them from the group and bring them to their parents, explaining the situation.

6. The children talk non-stop or are generally disobedient?
First, remind them to keep quiet. If they don’t, tell them that you’ll take away some privileges, e.g stars, cannot play a game etc). Carry out your threat if necessary.

7. You have a super-quiet child in your class?
Encourage the child to open up by giving him/her more opportunities to talk. Eg. Asking him/her questions about the lessons etc. You can also give the child certain responsibilities and praise him/her if it is done well so that the child’s confidence may be boost.

8. A child is hurt?
If the injury is minor (eg. paper cut, a gentle prick etc), attend to it with the first aid kit and inform the parent after the class. If the injury is major, try to calm the child down, call for appropriate aid and immediately inform the parent.

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