St. Andrew Preschool - Playing, Learning and Growing in God's love
"Sometimes it is best to remember that we are not required to control our children, as we are to guide that exuberance in the right direction."
Words of Encouragement:Music to a Child’s Heart
1. You are such a hard worker!
2. I love the way you are kind to others.
3. You make my heart smile when you do that!
4. Your brain is on fire!
5. I’m so glad you are here.
6. You are really thinking today!
7. That is much better. You’re making progress!
8. Wow! Will you share the way you did that with the others?
9. You’ve almost got it! Keep trying.
10. You are amazing!
11. What an incredible job you have done!12. I love the way you are sticking to it. I know you will figure it out.
13. I’m so proud of you.
14. You must feel so proud of yourself!
15. I can tell you are listening carefully.
16. Thanks for helping. You’re so kind.
17. You have a good head on your shoulders. I know you will make a good choice.
18. I know you can do it!
19. I’m so lucky to have you.
20. Do you know how special you are? Let me tell you…
 
 
 
 
 
 
Week of January 11
"The Grandma Principle"- when you eat your vegetables/then you can have dessert
 
Week of January 18
"Kiss Your Brain" - when a child comes up with a good response to a question have them kiss their brain by kissing their hand and patting themselves on the head.
 
Week of January 25
Go to Bunny Planet
 
Week of February 8
"Water the Flowers"
 
Week of February 22
Using a simple song to make transitions go more smoothly. 
  •  Have a seat on the rug song.
  •  If you can hear me song.
  • Clean up song.
 
Week of March 1
Use a whisper to get there attention.  It is surprising how effective it can be to do the opposite of what they expect.
 
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