As with most things, consistency is key. Fiona says that “Children need a consistent experience, and you need a consistent method for planning in order to create it for them.”
In practice, this means making sure that your teachers have guidance from you about how to plan their classes so that they’re in line with your vision. Don’t assume they know how to do it already.
To make sure all your teachers are on the canada rcs data same page as you, you should be able to provide them with the following tools:
A description of your approach and your aims
Fiona suggests giving your teachers a long description of your approach and aims for the classes and also providing a shorter version for your parents.
That way, both have realistic expectations and have an idea of the sorts of themes you use. If a parent is looking for unicorns and sparkles but your offering is more focused on linking with the preschool curriculum, then make that clear so that everyone, including your teachers, can start on the same page.
A structure to follow when planning their classes, with a clear idea of the themes and skills they should focus on
Sometimes your teachers will think that they have no imagination or have lost their creativity. Perhaps they think that they just don’t know how to plan a class for little dancers. But if you give them a prompt then their ideas come flooding in.
Pull-out plans and playlists with room for their own imaginative flair
It’s important to give your teachers some flexibility within the structure you set out so that they can tap into their own imagination. If they feel restricted by your guidance, then they may feel less job satisfaction. So encourage them to use their own creativity so they can flourish as much as the children.
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