Episode 6: What to Do When Kids Interrupt All Day Long

🎙 Episode 6: What to Do When Kids Interrupt All Day Long

If you're hearing “Teacher! Teacher!” on repeat, or getting constant shoulder taps during small group time — you’re not alone. Interrupting is one of the most common (and draining) behaviors in early childhood classrooms.

In this episode, Alex walks you through exactly why it happens, what you can do about it, and how to set realistic expectations while still teaching respectful communication.

✨ You’ll learn:

1. Why interrupting isn’t just a behavior issue — it’s a skills gap
2. How to proactively teach what to do instead
3. The difference between reactive reminders and real modeling
4. Quick, classroom-tested strategies to minimize disruptions

Whether you're mid-lesson or trying to finish a sentence, these tips will help you guide students with patience and boundaries.

🔗 Mentioned in this episode

Free Interrupting Posters on the Blog > https://thekindergartenconnection.com/classroom-management-posters-to-minimize-interrupting/

🧰 Inside the Print and Play Club:

1. ✅ Visual posters for waiting and taking turns to talk
2. ✅ Fixing Interrupting Video Training
3. ✅ Interrupting Song

📍Join the Club: https://printandplayclub.com/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=podcast

💛 Bonus Tip: Try practicing “What to do when you need your teacher” before problems arise—your future self will thank you!

The Happy Teaching Podcast with The Kindergarten Connection is the go-to podcast for Pre-K and Kindergarten teachers who want simple, effective, and joyful teaching strategies—fast!

Hosted by Alex John, this bite-sized podcast delivers classroom management tips, engaging lesson ideas, and real-life solutions you can implement immediately. Whether you're looking to create smoother routines, build stronger student connections, or bring more fun into your teaching day, each episode (in ten minutes or less!) is designed to make your job easier and your classroom happier.

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