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Tate is a four year old in your program. He is a very busy child and often skips from one project to the next without finishing, and bores very easily. How does knowing Tate’s temperament help you plan your curriculum and activities?

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Kayla

8/24/2018 12:19:48 pm

Knowing Tate's temperament will help you in planning your curriculum in that you can either plan alternate activities that hold his attention more, plan for shorter activities, or have an activity for children who finish faster or do not want to do the activity prepared. If you know each child's individual temperament you can anticipate these issues in curriculum planning and be prepared for any issues that may come up with your plan due to an individual child's temperament.

Tiara

8/24/2018 12:30:39 pm

With Tate's temperament he shows me that he needs items in the classroom that encourage his strengths of making quick decisions but I would want to implement items that may help him with his weaknesses of finishing the first project before moving along to the next. Using short topics that involve large motor function would help to keep his attention a little longer.

Misti

8/24/2018 12:32:23 pm

By knowing Tate's temperament we would need to learn about what he likes to do and what makes him happy. Sit down and play with Tate, asking him what type of things he would like to do and what interest him. Plan more fine motor and gross motor skills for him to be able to use his body and mind in all the activities and curriculum.

Carson

8/24/2018 12:34:59 pm

There is a possibility that the activities I am planning out are too similar to the others and need adjustments. Recognizing that he isn't finishing them could mean he needs more engagement from me or perhaps that activities are too long. Simplifying the activity could help if there are too many steps.

Lucy

8/24/2018 12:41:17 pm

I would let him choose the activities that do keep him busy or even add more and different activites he can choose from.

Marie

8/24/2018 12:52:41 pm

tate needs more physical activities and activities that have less steps to keep him interested and challenging.

Gabriella

8/26/2018 09:33:50 am

I would plan shorter activities with objects to interact with at each stage. If we are sitting down doing circle time for example, maybe I would give Tate some beads to string on a necklace, or a quiet puzzle to do. And then include lots of movement in transitions from one activity to the next.

Sheetal

9/1/2018 05:41:55 pm

Knowing Tate’s temperament I will plan shorter activities for him by which he will not get bored quickly & also can able to finish them. Also I will add some physical activities in between which will increase his interest.

Gene Dowers

9/3/2018 11:17:35 pm

When working with Tate, it will be good to engage in physical/kinesthetic learning as often as possible. It will also be beneficial to keep learning segments relatively short in duration and move from one activity or station to another fairly frequently. I would also recruit Tate to be my helper whenever he started to lose focus.

Melissa S.

9/4/2018 05:08:23 pm

Knowing a child's temperament is extremely helpful in planning a lesson for it to be effective.

Nazarena Deschiave link

9/6/2018 07:56:44 am

To plan my curriculum taking Tate's learning style in consideration I will include short activities that won't require too much concentration. Also it looks like he could benefit from different manipulative toys that can let him play for short periods of time, and I'll add some movement activities between activities.

Chelsea Wollgast

9/7/2018 08:48:46 pm

With Tate, it is important to plan activities that won't take as long for the group as a whole, but also to have something planned for him after he has completed the original activity while waiting on others to finish.

Carolina Zamora

9/16/2018 03:49:06 pm

In Tate’s case I would make short activities or break up a lesson into two parts. Also making different groups of children who have similar temperaments would also benefit them all.

Emma Plomell

9/16/2018 10:06:39 pm

Since I have 5 "Tates" in my class already, we have short periods of time for instructions and hands on learning, then we rotate to different activities .In between each and every learning lesson is a physical activity that helps keep the ants out of everyones pants. even something like "ok who can jump 20 times?"

9/21/2018 02:50:30 pm

I would offer Tate first an option to come and work when he's ready, especially if he's engaged in something. I also believe as preschool teachers we need to make activities fun and dramatic to hold their attention. We are on stage to draw them in!

Bonana

9/30/2018 12:34:43 pm

By knowing Tate, it's helpful to keep him engaged with physical, hands on activities that would attract his attention, keep him busy and best supports his learning skills.

Nicole Mickens

9/30/2018 08:31:25 pm

Knowing Tate's temperament, as his instructor, I would be prepared with an array of different skill building activities that must include gross motor activities and sensory activities to keep his hands and body busy and learningat the same time.

Brogan Foster

10/4/2018 10:46:33 am

Keeping in mind Tate's temperament, I would definitely shape my lessons around physical activity, sensory, and short activity times. This would allow Tate the best opportunity to learn knowing that he is fast paced and only able to focus for a short amount of time. Keeping his hands and mind busy are the key to success for his learning.

Kelly

10/9/2018 03:34:57 pm

With Tate's temperament, my lessons would include movement breaks/rewards for completing activities. Also, I will let Tate pick something from my fidget box.

Cindy Bruce

10/9/2018 05:32:36 pm

(This is my second reply) Tate's temperament lends to a change in Activity. During Circle Time I would let him sit at a table, use a scoop chair, or allow him to move to a different center. He would also benefit from a fidget toy.

Bethany Shoop

10/10/2018 08:48:40 pm

By knowing and understanding Tate's temperament you will be able to set him up for success. Tate might really benefit from lots of hands on/ kinesthetic learning. As his educator you can help Tate to build off of his strengths as you consider the way in which you present material.

Lupita Montes

10/11/2018 01:20:07 pm

With Tate's temperament, my lessons would include shorter crafts breaks between lesson plans and hands on activities that would attract his attention.

Ashley

10/14/2018 11:59:48 am

Knowing Tate's temperament, it is important to make sure your activities do not require too much focus for an extended period of time. It is important to require him to focus, but in short increments that won't make him feel discouraged or unsuccessful. Quick breaks, movement, hands on, etc.

Lira

10/17/2018 01:36:03 pm

With Tate's temperament will be the best to use games,songs dance and hands on to solve the problems or teach the topics

Eileen

10/25/2018 10:49:23 am

Taking into account Tate's temperament, we could plan activities that are shorter in length or activities that involve more movement. It sounds like he likes to move around and try new things. We can help this by planning the shorter activities and offering some movement during transition times. Maybe some of the activities could be movement based.

Arti

11/5/2018 11:34:12 pm

I would plan activities that hold his attention span more, plan for shorter activities, Simplify the activity. Use more visual and hands on techniques to keep him engaged.

Starla Franks

11/11/2018 09:54:01 am

Knowing Tate's temperament is paramount to planning activities that will keep him engaged and give him a sense of accomplishment. Learning about his interests will help to plan activities and the amount of time required to complete activities more tailored to his needs.

cherilee

11/14/2018 02:22:50 pm

I would plan activities that are short and easy to complete

Elaterina Ostrovskaia

11/14/2018 07:55:10 pm

Tate seems like he would benefit from shorter activities and having lessons broken up into multiple parts. He would also probably get more out of physical activities that are challenging enough to keep his interest.

Stacy Bryson

11/17/2018 09:21:15 pm

I would plan shorter activities and rotate activities

Caitlin

11/17/2018 09:46:31 pm

Knowing tates temperment is extremly helpful to you as a teacher because you know that he bores easily. This gives you the oppertunity to plan shorter activites to do with the class or to have other activities available for Tate when he losees interest. this will allow Tate to freely engage in learning in the classrooom without feeling like he is wrong for wanting to move on to a new activity or disrupting the class.

Emilee

11/18/2018 11:27:24 am

Knowing about his temperament will allow you to plan activities and lessons knowing that some of the activities and lessons should be short, and don't require a ton of focus. Possibly plan an activity that is longer, but has many steps that include breaks in between such as painting, or gluing. So that Tate can finish one section of the activity and do the next part at a different time if there is a wait time in between each section.

Shantha Pathak link

11/26/2018 10:55:29 am

For a busy child like Tate planning activities which take shorter time to finish helps. Variety is the key in keeping the child engaged. Music and movements in between intense activities help.

Kimberly Blow

11/26/2018 08:40:07 pm

I would be asking several questions such as: What are Tate's interests? Why is he having a difficult time starting, working through and finishing a project? Does he enjoy the "process"? Does he need a more "hands on" approach sense he's so active? Does the time it takes to work through a task need to be shortened? I would spend some time observing Tate throughout the day to see what excites him.

Ray Anderson link

11/27/2018 02:03:39 pm

I would try to break up the task into smaller pieces so that it will remain interesting to him while keeping him on task moving from one small piece to the next.

Fang Koh

12/1/2018 02:14:59 pm

Design activities that are short, but also activities that can be extended based on interest. Create enough interest in the child which might help to focus on certain activities for a longer time.

Nicole Mickens

12/8/2018 10:03:19 pm

Knowing Nate is easily distracted would encourage me to have a back up plan or more than that. I would want to have sensory items available at all times so this child can gain the most from his environment.

KAZEM

12/9/2018 03:52:20 am

it is very important to find out Tate temperament,because we can plan activity that tate needs to do without boring from them .its better we plan shorter activity that needs less time to finish it also join Tate with other child with the same character and that would make Tate happy and more willing to finish it.

Sharon

12/12/2018 09:44:47 pm

For Tate, when making lessons planning we need to apt. for his temperament. He may need more assistance or a breakk. so we need to have a back up plan to fit his teperment

stacey

12/13/2018 01:55:10 pm

By knowing and understanding Tates temperament we are better able to plan activities and story-times more effectively. As she bores easy, story time could include puppets or felt board or laying or sitting in a new and different way to keep her engaged. Keeping lessons shorter and more interesting to accommodate her attention span.

Claudia Molina

12/14/2018 08:32:28 am

Tate's temperament and individual differences needs to be taken into account when planning the classroom curriculum. He will be one that will assist me to become more flexible and less oriented in the finished product and more in the actual practice of skills. I might include activities that are shorter to encourage Tate to finish his projects before jumping to the next one. I might have an extra activity beside the principal one, in case he finishes first, he has something to get entertained while the rest of the class completes their work.

Christy

12/19/2018 01:27:24 pm

Tate needs more physical learning more hands on

Morgan

12/19/2018 02:59:50 pm

When planning my curriculum and activities I must take into account the fact that Tate needs shorter, hands-on activities, as well as maybe a little extra adult support.

Jason Kunkel

12/26/2018 01:01:44 pm

knowing his temperment will help you develop lesson plans that will actually help his advance. obviously flashcards for hours will not work so the need to adjust "play time" and include teaching during that is necessary

Ming Deng

12/26/2018 07:26:11 pm

I will give Tate more physical activities to keep Tate busy.

Chong H Park

12/27/2018 04:48:38 pm

Understanding each child's temperament is very helpful for both the child and the teacher. The teacher can meet the child's sense of accomplishment by preparing a project that is quick and easy to finish for lack of concentration.

Cassandra Gonzalez

12/27/2018 05:05:01 pm

Knowing Tates Temprament before hand would really be helpful. knowing tates temprament would allow for his planned activities to be short but informative, hands on and very fun and stimulating.. also I could plan for Tates activities to be a little spread outduring the day and maininly after he has ahd sometime to run and burn off extra energy, such as after outside play or music and movement time etc.

Traci

12/27/2018 09:28:21 pm

Knowing Tate's temperament will help plan the curriculum.Could either plan alternate activities that hold his attention more or plan for shorter activities.

Valerie Martin

12/30/2018 11:44:51 am

Knowing that will allow you to plan activities for him that are shorter, so his attention span isn't lost halfway through, and that catch on his interests enough to keep him there so that he doesn't get bored quickly. Or, you could plan an activity with unique and interesting stages that allow time for breaks between where Tate can run off some extra energy and come back refreshed.

Hannah

12/30/2018 12:11:56 pm

Knowing Tate's temperment, cand help you anticipate what kind of activities you have planned. You can plan for activities that are shorter for kids with shorter attention spans and longer for kids with longer attention spans. Tate can be offered a larger variety of activities.

Stephanie

12/30/2018 01:40:54 pm

I would be sure to have activities available for Tate that are short in duration. I would want him to have the opportunity to experience successfully completing tasks.

Kirsten

12/30/2018 02:12:46 pm

I would be sure to include projects/activities that are short and easy to complete as part of my program. Would also be sure to include opportunities for hands on activities and time for movement.

Belen felix

12/30/2018 03:18:38 pm

Make him choose an art or something that can grab his attention.

Taryn

12/30/2018 04:44:59 pm

Remember that some children have a short attention span. Being flexible at circle time and maybe tweaking the project for him.

Kaitlynn

12/31/2018 10:43:26 am

By knowing Tate's disposition, the teacher can have a number of activities available for Tate to do. Being prepared this way, he can flow from one to another but having the appropriate work ready, he can still accomplish what the ;teacher wants him to accomplish but at his own pace.

Taylor Fiorini

12/31/2018 03:37:03 pm

By knowing Tate's temperament, I would provide him with activities that may not take as much time. Tate seems to be a child who has a small attention span, so the teacher would need to change some of the activities to help Tate to continue to thrive.

Holly

12/31/2018 04:28:18 pm

Knowing Tate's temperament, I would look closely at the activities planned and see which ones hold his interest longer and consider if other activities planned are too long or too similar/close together. I would also consider pairing the students up in activities they both enjoy as that can sometimes encourage children to complete tasks.

Karen Loderhose

1/10/2019 10:27:56 am

When you plan your activities make sure you have open centers for those who get through quickly. I would also encourage a child to finish what they started. Maybe you also need to shorten your activity time. Make sure you have gross motor in between activities.

JESSIE JONES

1/30/2019 10:44:15 am

once you know the child temperament you can work with them easily....you can plan things of their interest and make sure they always have option....especially if the bore quickly

Maryam

2/10/2019 01:55:35 pm

I divide one activity (making a house by cutting triangles as roof and rectangle as the wall, and gluing on a paper) in three short parts,
1- Table one, each child cut two triangles.
2- Table two, each child cut two rectangles.
3- Blank paper and glue are prepared for each child.
I ask each child to take one triangle, one rectangle from the other table to take to third table to stick on a paper with his/her name on it.
In this way children will not be at one place for a while to loose their patience.

maila

2/12/2019 09:55:11 am

I would plan include projects that emphasize on his likings a bit more. introduce the project in a different approach with less steps or maybe have him add to the project that could enhance his creativity and have his toy that he was playing with prior to project to be with him close

deanna jennings

2/20/2019 10:53:38 am

I have several Tate's in my program so everything I plan has to be short and alot of hands on as i explain. sometimes just putting alittle stretching or a song while we work will mix it up and keep them on point alittle longer.

Alissa

2/28/2019 08:04:24 am

Knowing Tate's temperament will allow me to plan things that can be accommodating to children with shorter attention spans. Adult engagement in these particular activities may drive him to be more curious and want to engage moreso if he sees an adult participating.

JESSIE JONES

3/16/2019 02:53:48 pm

I will make sure that I give him things he enjoy....Often ask him to help me lead the class......Give him easy task that he can complete and not get bored with

Manisha prasad

3/16/2019 09:24:34 pm

For Tate's ,I will planed activities he like, sitting with him and talking and help him in finishing one activities and than i transfer in second activities. I will make sure he finished his first activity ,I will positively enforce (n by talking and helping him in the current activity)and set a rule that he cannot jump in another activity with out finish first one.
By helping him in finishing first one , after few days he will start understanding the rules and develop habit of finishing his first work than switching to other one.

Lindsay Fraser

3/27/2019 01:41:38 pm

Knowing Tates temperament I would plan activities that provide more physical energy to be released. He seems restless and bored. He needs more stimulation to keep him occupied so I would offer activities that encourage both fine and large motor skills and activities to stimulate all of his senses.

Manisha prasad

4/28/2019 06:48:44 pm

I will provide different books and activities that Tate can choose from. If he feels bored i will provide one unique thing that is not repeated in week

Dharitri Desai

5/7/2019 10:24:38 am

I will first find out what all activities does Tate like. I will plan shorter activities for him which will help him finish the task at hand before moving on to the next activity. I will include more physical activities for Tate as he seems to be very energetic. I will incorporate Yoga in my curriculum which will help him calm down and slowly increase his concentration levels.

Sandy Davis

5/10/2019 09:31:53 am

By knowing Tate's temperament it will help me know how to structure the activities that we do and who to group him with. Having shorter lessons as well as mixing up what kind of lessons we do and not doing them back to back. I also think getting some physical exercise outside a couple times a day would help.

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