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Classroom management: two year olds? I have been working at a daycare in the two year old room for over a year now. I have a degree in elementary education and will soon be teaching. Anyway, in dealing with two year olds, they are a lot different than older kids. I have a hard time gaining control of the 16 two year olds in my class (I have another teaching helping). I dont want to yell at them, but its hard to do anything else when there are 16! Sometimes they just won't listen and continue doing their own thing, even when it's time to ... (Asked by Kristy B)
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I think with kids that age you have to make whatever you are doing more fun than what they are currently doing. I would use music, sounds and rhymes to cue changes. Play a special song when it's time to clean up. Do a fun rhyme when it's time to eat. There are lots of artists that have great kids music, you can find ideas all over the internet too. You can also teach them different things to do when you need them to be quiet. My favorite is a physical one. Hands on your head, Hands on your hips, Hands ...(Answered by K.M.)

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What is music therpy for autisic children? I heard there was a therpy called music therpy, my daughter loves to sing, dance and loves to listen to music. I am wondering what music therpy consist of and how it works and if anyone has seen the effects of it working vs. not working? Does anyone know any websites about it and has anyone ever gotten it approved for IEP, at an ARCH meeting at a childs public school and what are the pointers to use?? ... (Asked by Stephanie)
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I am a certified music therapist, and there is a lot of research on the use of music to help autistic children. There are many music therapists who work in school districts and you can request it for your child. Check out this website www.musictherapy.org. It will give you all the info. about music therapy and autism. Click on frequently asked questions....(Answered by Kari <kvett26>)

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Looking for info on opening up a day care center.? I'm looking for someone interested in giving me a few pointers, perhaps through e-mail, to get me started. Any takers? :) I was hoping for some getting started pointers. :) I'm cautious about online sales. Was just hoping to cross someone who has started their own center. ... (Asked by melissa6119)
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I think that you will need a daycare license...(Answered by car4423)

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what are some pointers which can promote preschoolers' listening skills? ... (Asked by Nur lizz)
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When I worked in a preschool we actually had a lesson in the very beginning of the year about how to be good listeners. We had a poster that described the steps and when someone wasn't being a good listener we could use the visual as well as a verbal reminder. Remember, kids learn by example so make sure that you are being a good listener for them....(Answered by Becky H)

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