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[quote=Anonymous]Some things I learned as a teacher that help immensely as a nanny:

Only give three-step instructions at a time (e.g. "Please write your name on your test, put it inside your folder, and hold your folder up so I know you're finished." or "Please pick up your spoon and plate, put them in the sink, and wash your hands.")

Say what you want done rather than what you don't want done (NO: "Please stop tapping your foot." or "Please don't hammer on the coffee table." YES: "Please keep your feet flat on the floor and silent." or "We can hammer on the couch or the floor, but we don't hammer here.")

You must be able to build rapport with a child before you can expect them to follow your instructions, so try to make the early days as fun and free from drama as possible so by the time you're entered into a regular routine and require consistent obedience the children are invested in pleasing you and seeing what you'll come up with next.

There are lots more but I need to finish my coffee and get to work now ;) But OP, please ignore the bitter poster; you're on the right path![/quote]

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