If you’ve worked with little ones in a church nursery or other child care situation long enough, it’s very likely you’ve come face to face with sad eyes and teary cheeks. These often are a precursor to wailing cries and demands for mommy. This common scenario can leave you feeling helpless or stressed. Neither response benefits the situation you are facing. So, how should you handle it? 

 Maintaining Order in the Classroom
By Michele' Triplett

Children will rise to the level of expectation set for them by the teacher. Many teachers expect little and receive exactly that. Order in the classroom begins with letting the children know what you will expect from each one of them. Every teacher should have a set of basic rules or guidelines that the class is expected to obey. When developing your rules/guidelines keep the following four points in mind.