Little Tigers Instructor Exam Step 1 of 14 0% Staff Member Name:* First Last Staff Email Address: Supervisor Email Address:*The individual named in this field will receive an e-mail with your responses How Important is your job?Why are you excited to be a Little Tigers instructor?*What are your expectations for yourself?* The 4 Main Benefits of Little Tiger TrainingHow does the Little Tigers program benefit the students in the following areas:Physical Development:*Mental Development:*Emotional Development:*Social Development:* 3 Tips for a Better Little Tiger ClassHow do the following elements relate to running a better class:Have a plan:*Arrive early & greet student/families as they come in:*Start on time/End on time:*Bring you positive and competitive attitude every time you teach:* The Right and Wrong Way to Think About Classroom ChallengesName three of the most common challenges you may face in the Little Tigers classroom.*What is the right mindset to respond to those challenges?* What experienced Little Tiger Teachers KnowExplain what is meant by each of the following strategies:Break it down further:*Structure is your friend:*Sometimes faster is better:*Rather than lose your patience, change your approach:*Repetition with a smile until a habit has been built:*Use physical touch:*Praise, Praise, PRAISE!!* How to Deal With a Disruptive StudentExplain how you can utilize each of the following strategies to reduce disruptive behavior in the Little Tiger classroom.Monitor pre-class behavior:*Reduce or remove potential triggers:*Praise nearby student for appropriate behavior:*Let your expectations be known:*Communicate with the childs’ parent:*Stay positive, friendly, and optimistic:* How to Deal With Sideline CoachingWhy do parents “sideline coach”?*Write out how you would speak to a parent about this in a respectful and courteous manner.* How to Create a Better Connection With Little TigersExplain in your own words what is meant by the following strategies to create a stronger connection with students:Be aware of your voice tone:*Exaggerate your body language:*Check your vocabulary:*Scan and react to what you are seeing:*Adjust your expectations:* The Feedback FormulaWhy is feedback so appreciated by parents?*Why is it so helpful to the student?*Write out an example of providing feedback using the following elements:* Evaluating ReadinessExplain what a potential Little Tiger needs to be able to do in regards to the following areas:Ability to follow directions:*Ability to stay engaged as part of the group:*Write out a script for how you would sincerely and respectfully speak to a family about their child NOT being ready for the Little Tiger program.* Assisting a Hesitant or Crying StudentExplain how you would apply each of the following strategies to calm a crying child:Gentle posture/voice tone & facial expression:*Change their focus:*Clear up the unknown:*Let them know that their pace is ok:*Always be optimistic about the future:* Handling the Moving Up ProcessExplain how you can use each of the following strategies to make for a more successful transition process for your Little Tigers:Speak positively about that next level:*Reduce unknowns:*Communicate with the main classroom instructor:*Communicate plan and the differences to parent:*Follow Up:* Promoting Little Tiger EventsHow do special events help with student motivation and retention?*What are some keys to successfully announcing events?*How can you make the best first impression to families and visitors at a Little Tiger Buddy Bash event?* Δ
