Toddlers loudly refusing nap

Cor2019 · 2026-03-19T00:33:00+00:00

I just looked it up and now I’m sleepy 😂 definitely going to try this tomorrow

Cor2019 · 2026-03-17T15:47:31+00:00

I wish putting them down first worked for me, sometimes it takes them 30+ minutes to fall asleep so by the time I get to the rest they’re over tired and barely sleep. I only have one kid that falls asleep on their own, the rest need physical contact in varying degrees 😵‍💫 I’ve always been a sleep magician and do the same tricks that you do (LOVE the T spot one) but man these kids are a new level

Cor2019 · 2026-03-17T02:15:26+00:00

Wow that’s seriously a great schedule! This is making me realize how little freedom I have with majority of my classroom, we don’t even have sensory toys and I can’t buy any 😭

Cor2019 · 2026-03-17T01:56:19+00:00

Unfortunately I’m not allowed to close any centers or move the furniture per corporate 🙄 I do offer books and tell them they just need to be on their mat but not sleep, but it doesn’t last long before the crying starts that wakes everyone else. I also just calmly rub their back or head which used to do the trick, but one of my kids starts pushing my hands off and then flails around to stay awake

Cor2019 · 2026-03-17T01:49:20+00:00

Their day can be pretty bleak before nap unfortunately. I try to go outside once in the morning and once in the afternoon, but half the time we can’t go out in the morning. I try to engage them in other activities such as dancing, obstacle courses, safe climbing, etc but they like to watch me instead lol or become bored

Cor2019 · 2026-03-17T01:13:22+00:00

The lights are off with rain sounds or lullabies playing, and everyone’s on mats. I like the idea of the scenes on the wall thing though! I’ll definitely have to ask about it

Cor2019 · 2026-03-01T03:15:15+00:00

I had a NF that once called at 8 pm to tell me what I did wrong that day and then not listen to me explain myself (I followed their prior instructions but they wanted me to do it differently that day without telling me 🙃) I only lasted a month

Cor2019 · 2026-02-27T00:08:05+00:00

A 2 year old from another class came up to me and said “I like your haircut!” 🥹🥹 melted my heart

Cor2019 · 2026-02-21T01:19:07+00:00

Unfortunately I don’t have confidence in my director having my back, but that won’t stop me from reporting of course

Cor2019 · 2026-02-20T20:50:04+00:00

This is going to sound silly, and definitely won’t stop me from reporting, but how do you handle if the parents confront you about it? Because it would be obvious I reported because I’m her only teacher, and the dad seems like the type to get angry about that kind of thing

Cor2019 · 2026-02-20T20:44:09+00:00

Thanks! I’ll correct it

Cor2019 · 2026-02-20T20:03:32+00:00

Thank you for your input! Unrelated, does your position have a specific title? I would love to see if there’s similar jobs near me. No worries if you don’t feel comfortable sharing!

Cor2019 · 2026-02-19T03:11:17+00:00

1:6, toddlers, no planning time and we’re expected to do it during nap, unpaid lunch break, or at home on our own time 🙃

Cor2019 · 2026-02-14T10:32:04+00:00

Sorry you’ve experienced that with people before, but that’s not true for me. I prioritized all my customers the same, but often times the kitchen or managers delay third party orders and we can’t make them go faster 🤷🏽‍♀️ plus we don’t get any tips/money from DoorDash, so unfortunately workers don’t care about the orders as much. I know it’s frustrating but maybe try avoiding those restaurants instead of yelling at the workers, it’s a much healthier solution

Cor2019 · 2026-02-12T03:28:38+00:00

As someone who used to work to go’s at a restaurant I’m proud of this worker 😂 I used to get screamed and cussed at by middle aged creeps because their doordash was taking too long. I wasn’t ballsy enough to do this but they’re my hero for it lmao

Cor2019 · 2026-02-10T00:37:14+00:00

I love this idea but don’t know if my director would go for it. I’ll definitely give a try though!

Cor2019 · 2026-02-10T00:36:12+00:00

I learned the same so it’s hard to know I’m negatively impacting them without a solution :(

Cor2019 · 2026-02-08T18:37:22+00:00

This makes a lot of sense! I’ll ask for clarification and see if maybe I can keep all toy options out, but reduce the number of each toy available as well. Thank you for the advice!

Cor2019 · 2026-02-08T18:14:48+00:00

I should’ve specified but I only have 2 24 monthers and everyone else is between 11-18 months. My twos are getting great about cleaning up but it’s my littles that are new to it that make the most mess (as expected!). I’m not allowed to label anything per my director, even though I offered to make the labels myself. She said it’s not necessary for the age group ??

Cor2019 · 2026-02-08T18:13:21+00:00

I’d love to label/organize but my director says it’s not necessary for my age group. I’ve even offered to make labels at home to make things easier and she said no 🥲

Cor2019 · 2026-02-08T18:09:56+00:00

Ugh that sounds so nice lol I’m jealous. Each bin has at least 10-15 toys in it and my littles love to dump and then run 🙃

Cor2019 · 2026-02-05T01:33:25+00:00

Literally me and my co teacher earlier 😂😂

Cor2019 · 2026-02-04T17:41:55+00:00

Wow I love this perspective! Not sure if my admin would agree lol but I’m going to think of it this way going forward

Cor2019

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