There was a case where a preschool teacher had a child with severe behavioral issues. The child would constantly throw tantrums, hitting and biting other kids. The teacher tried every method she knew to control the situation, but it was really a horror for her as she was constantly worried about the safety of the other children and the emotional well - being of this troubled child. It took a long time and a lot of cooperation with the parents to start seeing some improvement.
One common theme is the fear of the unknown. For example, strange noises in an otherwise familiar preschool environment. Kids don't know what's making those noises, like a creaking floorboard that could be just the old building settling, but to them it might be something scarier.
There was a preschool where at night, the toys in the playroom would seemingly move on their own. A little girl once saw her favorite doll across the room in a different position in the morning than she left it the day before. And she heard soft creaking sounds as if the toys were walking around, which terrified the kids at the preschool.
Well, in preschool education, New Years stories can play multiple roles. Firstly, they can introduce the idea of celebration to the young minds. This helps the preschoolers understand that there are special times to be happy and excited. Secondly, the stories can be used for moral teaching. For example, if the story has a character who is kind during the New Year's celebration, teachers can use this to encourage kindness among the kids. And finally, these stories can be a part of the literacy program. By reading and listening to these stories repeatedly, kids can improve their reading and listening skills. They can also learn new vocabulary related to the New Year.
A preschool teacher I knew was very impatient. When the kids asked her simple questions, she would roll her eyes and give short, rude answers. It made the kids feel like they couldn't approach her.
I knew of a preschool teacher who was always on her phone instead of interacting with the children. She'd just let the kids play by themselves without any guidance. Once, a little boy fell and hurt himself, but she didn't notice right away because she was too busy texting. This is really unacceptable as preschool teachers are supposed to be vigilant and take care of the kids.
There are quite a few. 'Corduroy' is a lovely one. The story of the little bear in the department store can make preschoolers feel cozy at night. 'Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?' is also popular. Its repetitive nature is easy for kids to follow and it can be a gentle good - night story. Then there's 'Where the Wild Things Are'. Although it has some wild adventures, the ending where Max returns home to his room is a great way to end the day for a preschooler.
One of the best preschool funny stories is about a boy who wore his clothes backwards all day because he thought it was a new fashion trend. Another great one is a girl who tried to paint her face like a clown using only markers. It was a total mess but she thought she looked amazing.