Luke (4.5) is very outgoing and likes to talk. While it is cute and sweet that he wants to tell everyone in the middle of Storytime that he has a dog too, it's not very polite. I've started reminding him to be quiet and to use his listening ears. To not speak unless he's called upon, etc. I just wonder if there are any other methods than constant reminders to help a child listen better. TIA!
Maybe he doesn't realize it's innapropriate. I mean... like he doesn't "get it". Next time he starts talking about something, interrupt with a random thought from your own day to show him what the storytime leader feels like? Otherwise, just constant reminders. It's normal for a 4 year old to do that. (Even my 7-9 year olds at church do it during my class!)
Maybe come up with a silent signal to remind him that he needs to be listening, like holding up a finger or cupping your ear or something like that. My DD is a chronic interrupter so I understand the frustration. No matter how much I get after her, its like she can't help herself!
My dd is 7, and still does this. I remind her that RIGHT NOW, I need her to focus. After we are done, she is free to tell me her story. It always gets her attention back.. not that I won't have to remind her again :roll: but it works without making her feel ignored. Some kids are just talkers, I think
