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Post by Ellethwen on Nov 21, 2006 17:46:58 GMT -5
So, yesterday at the drama club meeting after school, I heard about the children's workshop that the shcool would be hosting December 2. It's an all-day stint, from about 9:30 to 2:00, meaning that anybody involved in it would basically miss a whole day of school.
The idea of the workshop is to get kids from kindergarden-5th grade interested in acting/working backstage. The theme this year is "From the Page to the Stage", and the kids will be writing their own play scripts based off published books, etc.
Now, I signed up to help. Not to do makeup, or help with script-writing, or anything like that.
I signed up to be a counselor, meaning I'll be escorting my group from station to station and keeping them in line.
My age group is kindergarden-1st grade, and although there are 3 couselors per age group, there are-I believe-3 groups in each age group. So, that means, 1 counselor per group of students. I'll be working by myself, I believe.
Why do I say this is my death sentence?
Excited kids tend to give me a headache. Not that they aren't lovable, but they'll be a squirmy bunch that I'll probably spend more time tracking down then actually helping them learn their stuff.
It should be fun though.
Any thoughts/suggestions? I'd really like to live through this.
I could ask to bring a bottle of acetominophen, not sure if they'd let me though...
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Post by waves on Nov 21, 2006 17:58:00 GMT -5
Bring multiple leashes? Heh...
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Post by Althea on Nov 21, 2006 18:45:55 GMT -5
I think you should try to do something to keep their attention. Meaning if they are doing something get right in there and do it with them while you are telling them about it. From my experience if you are right there doing with the child is doing they tend to pay more attention
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Post by Ian on Nov 21, 2006 20:45:37 GMT -5
well , since i've got a brother their age I can releate. the trick is not to go " okay do this" if you give them a fun alternitve , say they have to folow you to some place you go " okay guys do this and folow the leader," then do some funny walk to the next place. they will have a great time and you wont be shouting " jimmy come here!" or " suzie where are you going!?!"  |
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Post by arwentheelf02 on Nov 21, 2006 22:58:30 GMT -5
Think about when you were a kid. It'll help to put things in perspective. And if you feel like you're going to blow your top, just take a deep breah and count to 10, then act.
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Post by silverflame on Nov 22, 2006 0:52:17 GMT -5
I'm not good with children.
My only advice is to bring lots of pills. LOTS.
And survive darling. We need you here lol.
GOOD LUCK!
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Post by Haruka on Nov 22, 2006 12:14:26 GMT -5
I would suggest trying to distract them from going off on their own and running around. When you're getting them in line, tell them a few jokes or riddles. Go online and memorize some funny, appropriate ones and that'll keep them thinking about the answers to the jokes/riddles. You can even bribe them by telling them whoever figures it out gets candy.  lol Good luck. |
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Post by TotallyUsagi on Nov 22, 2006 14:23:48 GMT -5
I don't really know what to tell you on this one.... Somehow I'm really good with children and they love me even though they annoy the crap out of me. The last time I babysat they were watching Teletubbies and I laid face down so I wouldn't have to watch it and they all got on the bed and jumped on my back -_- it hurt
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 22, 2006 16:53:58 GMT -5
I know very little about kids, except from my own personal experiences as one.
When I was a kid, I was kinda hyperactive. I listened to what my parents said, often said I would obey them, and then sometimes ran off and disobeyed them anyway.
If you're coming to the end of your rope, I have a suggestion. It's a dull and sad way to attempt to get them to obey, but try it.
If the children want to do something, just them in a sad, weary, I think I'm gonna cry-like voice, "Ok, go ahead."Add in a couple of sniffles to make yourself look like you're about to cry.
If the children come up and ask what's wrong, or similar things, attempt to explain to them that you're sad because you care for them and feel sorry for them (or some other simple Simon sentimental hullabaloo).
If they ask what they can do to stop you from crying, or ask not to cry, tell them that the only way that you'll stop crying or from crying is if they follow your evey command without question.
That ought to get through to them.
Otherwise, candy is always a good starting incentive to keep them going until the end.
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Post by arwentheelf02 on Nov 22, 2006 17:05:01 GMT -5
NOOOOO!!! Candy is BAD!!! If you give them candy to sush them up, they'll think its a reward! Plus, the sugar will make them even MORE hyper!!
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 22, 2006 17:06:57 GMT -5
No, no, no, you misunderstand... Give them candy afterwards if they behave.  |
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Post by arwentheelf02 on Nov 22, 2006 17:07:42 GMT -5
Ahhh. Now THAT'S more like it. ^_^ Sunimasen!
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 24, 2006 1:03:53 GMT -5
Eh? What does that mean? Did you just sneeze at me?  ;D |
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Post by Ellethwen on Dec 2, 2006 18:12:16 GMT -5
OH MY GOD.
I FORGOT TO GO TO IT TODAAAAAYYYYY.
I forgot all about the workshop. *cries*
But no one called me at all on my phone, and they may have canceled it...so I don't know what's happening there.
But...
OMG. *headdesk*
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Larry Laffer
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Post by Larry Laffer on Dec 2, 2006 19:49:39 GMT -5
Well at least you got away really easy eh?
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