Hi Molly,
My first classes were wonderful, but I have definitely had classes
that had me pulling my hair out. Usually too many young ones and not
enough good examples to show them how to be in class. Some things I
have found that work are: Use a puppet, they really like that and I
can talk to it and the puppet can give me the answer I am wanting them
to give me! Also, I found that when it got a little crazy, I would
try to rush through the song or whatever and I think that makes it
worse. I need to remind myself to slow down and relax. And, I always
have a book and game to play ready for when the kids are just not
feeling it I can switch gears and try to get them focused on a story
or get the wiggles out with a game of luz verde luz rojo. Hope that
helps a little. Good luck, I have been there!
Meagen