Why is duty necessary?
The first word that is associated with the concept of “duty” is “responsibility,” and not only for the life and safety of the child on the part of the teacher, but also for the development of the individual. This type of labor education, when the child independently needs to help the teacher as much as possible in organizing a lesson or setting the table, forms in children the initial understanding of the word “labor.”
This technique allows the child to realize that everything around us did not appear by itself, someone created it. This thought creates a desire to also try to do something and encourages independent work.
Benefits of being on duty
Thanks to duty, the child begins to bear responsibility for the assignment. Even if the task is quite simple, being on duty in a kindergarten will develop a love of work. After all, the baby will be very pleased when, thanks to his own efforts, it becomes, for example, cleaner.
Based on such life experience, the child will subsequently perform duty tasks with greater concentration and dedication.
Organization of duty for preschool children in preschool educational institutions
Valentina Amelchenko
Organization of duty for preschool children in preschool educational institutions
Organization of children's duty
preschool age in preschool educational institution
Duty duty is one of the forms of organizing children’s work , which requires the child to perform work aimed at serving the team. Duty involves the work of one or more children in the interests of the entire group. Despite the seemingly insignificant result of labor, duty is of great importance in raising children . On duty, to a greater extent than on assignment, the social orientation of work, the real, practical care of several children for others , is highlighted, therefore this form contributes to the development of responsibility, a humane and caring attitude towards people and nature. Duty duties place the child under conditions of obligatory fulfillment of certain tasks necessary for the team. This allows children responsibility towards the team, caring, and an understanding of the necessity of their work for everyone.
An important task of organizing duty in preschool age is to develop in children responsibility for the assigned work, the desire to work for the benefit of the team, and the habit of systematically performing duties. be cultivated in children only through their regular participation in work. The duty of preschoolers is gradually becoming more complex in terms of the content of work, the forms of association, and the requirement for independence and self-organization in work . It is very important for the teacher to think through the content of the work of the attendants so that it is not formal, but specific. He addresses those on duty as his assistants, approves of their actions, diligence, initiative, ability to complete tasks, and use rational techniques.
Thus, according to the content of labor, duty is divided into
- duty in the dining room;
-preparation for classes;
- duty in a corner of nature.
Second junior group Duties in kindergarten are organized from the second junior group - the second half of the year. Kids are involved in preparing the feeding process and carry out the simplest instructions: placing chairs correctly on the tables, plates with bread, glasses with napkins in the middle.
By giving instructions to children of the 4th year of life, the teacher develops in them the ability to perform several labor actions related to setting the table. children are first taught to place napkin holders and bread bins on the table, then to lay out spoons. After the baby masters these actions, he is taught to arrange the plates.
At the initial stages of instilling duty , techniques such as setting tables with the child are used, later with a little help from the teacher, as well as didactic games: “Let’s set the table for dolls”
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“Mishka’s Birthday”
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“Masha Is Having Lunch”
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"Feeding the dolls"
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In the first months, it is necessary to teach those on duty the correct work techniques: remind them that cups should be taken by the handle, the bread bin should be carried with both hands, etc.
The child on duty is given only one condition: to help the assistant teacher set the tables. an attendant at each table . After washing his hands with soap, putting on an apron and cap (kerchief), the child helps distribute spoons, places bread bins, glasses with napkins, prepared in advance by adults on the distribution table. When guiding children, the teacher relies on interest in the process of activity, creates an emotionally positive attitude towards it. The teacher teaches the child to maintain consistency in work and the ability not to be distracted from the task, and also strives to create a calm environment, controls him, and comes to his aid, taking into account his individual capabilities.
Middle group
In the middle group, children continue to be on duty in the dining room attendants are appointed , who completely set the tables: hand out individual napkins, spoons, forks, place bread bins, glasses with napkins, prepared in advance on the serving table. The attendants themselves fill the glasses with napkins.
In the second half of the year, in the middle group, duty for classes (lay out brushes, put jars of paste, lay out individual napkins, etc., they also help clean up the material after classes.
The teacher emphasizes how much the child cares about his friends, is attentive to them, and how he treats his responsibilities. He explains that the work of duty officers is necessary , that children should help adults in their work, and is based on positive examples of children’s behavior at work .
Senior group
The older group is also assigned two children each serve The attendants come in early (quickly change clothes, wash their hands, put on aprons, scarves or caps and fully set the table with dishes prepared in advance by the assistant teacher at the serving table, in accordance with the number of children . The process must be supervised by an adult.
In part, children clean up after themselves. After eating, each child moves his plate to the edge of the table and takes the cup to the serving table as in the middle group. At the same time, it is important to ensure that children do not linger near the serving table and create chaos.
the attendants should remove napkin holders and bread bins, help put away spoons and forks, and sweep crumbs off the tables.
The children thank the officers on duty for the help they provided . The teacher checks the performance of their work by those on duty the children in it . The requirements for the pace of work, the manifestation of organization in its process , efficiency and independence are increasing.
The work of the attendants should be combined with the self-service of children . The attendants themselves or with the help of the teacher decide who will do what.
The teacher addresses them as his assistants, teaches them to perform the task deftly, using economical techniques, encourages the inept, and approves of initiative and diligence.
Duties in preparation for classes. Help can be provided both before class and the day before. Before the lesson, those on duty should find out what materials will be needed, help distribute the necessary material, pour glue, and bring materials for the lesson to the group. The day before class, help cut out geometric shapes, bring visual material, help wipe off dust, and arrange chairs.
If the teacher knows how to rely on the help of those on duty , and emphasizes its importance in every possible way, the children responsibility for completing the assigned task increases.
Also, in the senior group, another type of duty is being introduced - duty in a corner of nature . (starts from the beginning of the year)
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The meaning of this type of duty can be explained in class when getting acquainted with plants and their needs, as well as with the conditions for keeping these plants. The teacher emphasizes the importance of careful constant care of plants; Only under this condition will they feel good in the group. During the lesson, the teacher can also show some new techniques for the work of those on duty : how to spray plants from a spray bottle (which ones need to be sprayed and which ones shouldn’t, why, how to plant onions instead of cut ones, how to prepare water for watering plants, etc.
When the teacher moves on to organizing the general work of the attendants , he unites children in pairs . Often, educators unite children in pairs according to the principle of “skilled with incompetent”
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But this does not always give a positive result. In older groups, children show a selective attitude towards each other and this should be taken into account when assigning them to be on duty together .
It is very important for the teacher to think through the content of the work of the attendants , so that it is not of a formal nature, but is specific and necessary for the team. The teacher addresses those on duty as his assistants, approves of their actions, diligence, initiative, ability to complete tasks, and use rational techniques. So before class, the teacher, addressing the children, says: “ The attendants prepared everything they needed so quickly that you can start studying right away. Thank you, well done!” Another time he may turn to them with the question: “Well, can we start the lesson? Invite children to a lesson ."
All this increases children's interest in the matter . They feel that their work is needed, and the teacher’s encouragement of their actions strengthens their confidence in their abilities.
The teacher also teaches children to thank those on duty for the service provided and to respect their work. If the teacher knows how to rely on the help of those on duty , and emphasizes their importance in every possible way, the children responsibility for completing the assigned task increases. This is also facilitated by conversations on the topic “How we are on duty ”
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From time to time, the teacher emphasizes the children's , discusses with them what else they can do; in the conversation, he especially highlights cases of manifestation of a friendly attitude towards peers, a desire to help the assistant teacher. It is very important that the assistant teacher rely in her work on the help of children , and be patient with their uncertain movements and slow pace of activity. It can be of great assistance to the teacher in teaching children the necessary skills .
Clothing and equipment necessary for children on duty and work
In order for children to be on duty in the dining room , in a corner of nature, to prepare materials and aids for classes, a variety of equipment is needed.
For the dining room: aprons and scarves (for boys - caps or bandanas.
In a corner of nature: oilcloth aprons, sleeves.
All equipment is kept within the access of children in accordance with their growth.
Perform cafeteria duties
The child’s responsibilities will include helping to distribute dishes for other children. Being on duty in the kindergarten in the cafeteria has a number of advantages. Such a simple task will form a responsible attitude towards work in the child, and will also become an opportunity for memory development. If the experience with duty is suitable for a group of students, this action will be repeated often, and accordingly, the tasks will be repeated. Therefore, regular duty will help you quickly remember the location of the dishes on the tables, which will have a beneficial effect on the development of memory.
“Methodology of labor organization - children’s duty in the canteen in kindergarten groups”
Elena Mytareva
“Methodology of labor organization - children’s duty in the canteen in kindergarten groups”
Group teacher
Mytareva E. V.
An important task of organizing duty in preschool age is to develop in children responsibility for the assigned work, the desire to work for the benefit of the team, and the habit of systematically performing duties. be cultivated in children only through their regular participation in work . The duty of preschoolers is gradually becoming more complicated in terms of the content of work , the forms of association, and the requirement for independence and self-organization in work . It is very important for the teacher to think through the content of the work of the attendants so that it is not formal, but specific. He addresses those on duty as his assistants, approves of their actions, diligence, initiative, ability to complete tasks, and use rational techniques.
Thus, according to the content of work, duty is divided into 3 components:
- duty in the dining room;
-preparation for classes;
- duty in a corner of nature.
work of the dining room attendants includes full table and cleaning after meals. The most appropriate organization of cleaning that combines the work of the attendants and each child .
For example: after eating, each child moves his plate to the middle of the table , stacking it on top of others, and the cup is taken away. The attendants take away napkins , forks, spoons, bread plates, and wipe the tables . The teacher also teaches children to thank those on duty for the service provided work with respect .
DINING DISTANCE
IN JUNIOR GROUPS
Duties are of great importance in raising children :
• Those on duty always perform work that has social significance and is necessary for the team. Forms a desire to work for the sake of others , to show a caring attitude towards one’s comrades, to develop the ability to help an adult, to notice where help is needed.
• Being on duty in the canteen develops in children moral and volitional qualities and skills, the ability to accept a goal and achieve results.
• From the age of 2, children are involved in the preparation of the feeding process, carry out the simplest instructions: place chairs correctly at the table , place plates with bread in the middle of the tables place spoons on the right side of the plates standing on the table
• Dining room duty is carried out from the 2nd junior group .
•Tasks: help the assistant teacher set the table at which he and his friends are sitting. Distribute spoons, put out bread bins, vases with napkins.
• Before introducing duty , the teacher organizes special classes in which he shows and explains in detail all the actions, involving children in their implementation .
• While on duty , the teacher explains the need to work hard and encourages any attempt by the child to show independence.
• Reminds you of the priority in completing the assigned task:
“Today Ira will take care of his comrades and will be on duty at his desk . this table ... Let them work for everyone , and let other children do it tomorrow.”
• The teacher teaches children to carry out the assigned task without being distracted, without fussing, without rushing, without finishing one task, not to move on to another.
The teacher says in a friendly tone: “Kolya, don’t rush. Why are you in such a hurry? You will have time to do everything. Lay out the spoons carefully for all the children.”
While supervising the work of those on duty , the teacher reinforces the skills of laying out cutlery: “You need to take spoons by the handle, one at a time, and place them on the right side of the plate.” If forks are given, then the fork lies closer to the plate with its sharp ends up, and then the spoon with its convex side down. Now put the bread basket in the very middle of the table so that it’s easy for everyone to get it, and then put the napkins. First you need to finish one thing, and then start another.”
• “Let's see how you arranged the spoons. Did you miss anyone?
• The teacher supports indecisive children and encourages:
“I know, Nadyusha, you will now set the table . Start distributing spoons: to Katya, and Sasha, and your friend Anya.”
• You should not constantly set the same children as an example and assign them to duty . Slightly higher demands can be placed on them.
• As children master skills, the teacher's role in supervising those on duty changes . Initially, he reminds the kids of work techniques, the sequence of operations, and helps them cope with the task.
• Later, the adult limits himself to advice, general reminders, control, approval.
• It is important that duty .
DINING DISTANCE IN
MIDDLE GROUP
Tasks:
-Form a responsible attitude for the assigned work.
-Cultivate concern for each other, a desire to help help. teacher, work carefully and diligently.
the table correctly .
• The child on duty in the dining room must independently arrange forks, knives and spoons; put bread bins, vases with napkins; serve the second course; collect the dishes.
duty officer's corner should have everything necessary for work: aprons, caps, scoops, trays. Vases for napkins and bread bins are in such a place that it is convenient for children to pick them up and put them away after use.
• In the middle group, knives first appear in table , and the skill of handling them has not yet been developed.
• The amount of work in the middle group increases : children place saucers, cups from the serving table on children's tables , fill vases with napkins, lay out cutlery (spoons, forks, knives)
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• In the middle group, each attendant serves one table .
Thus, duties are repeated frequently , and therefore children quickly and better master the necessary skills. The teacher needs to take into account the individual characteristics of children and the level of development of their work skills .
To work without haste, those on duty must be the first to finish the game and return to the room after a walk.
When the majority of the children are just starting to collect toys, the teacher reminds those of their responsibilities and sends them to the group .
There they are met by the teacher's assistant (at this time she had already wiped the tables and placed a pile of dishes on each table ).
The teacher and assistant teacher teach the attendants how to properly lay out the equipment.
The attendants place plates , each opposite a high chair, spoons are placed to the right of them, and a glass with napkins is placed the table The cups are placed so that the handle is on the right side.
• If a knife is served for dinner, it is placed to the right of the plate with the blade facing the plate, next to the spoon, then the salad fork.
The fork for the second one is on the left side of the plate.
A small spoon - in a saucer or next to a plate parallel to the edge of the table , the handle of the spoon should be on the right.
• The teacher must be patient and encourage those on duty :
“Seryozha was a real duty officer , he took care of everyone, he remembered everything himself, he didn’t forget anything.”
• The attendants remove bread bins , glasses and napkins from the table. They sweep the crumbs off the table , fold the tablecloths, turning to another person on duty .
• Do not overload the attendants with duties that each child must perform himself, for example, pushing in a chair, stacking plates, putting away a used napkin.
• At the end of the school year, children usually cope with cafeteria duty , and the teacher is limited to control and individual reminders.
• It is important that the children on duty not only perform their duties, but also eat themselves without haste or interruption. Therefore, when the tables are set , for those on duty before other children . Thus, those on duty are usually the first to finish lunch, after which they can begin their duties.
(The tablecloth on duty is folded in half on the table , and then in half again, and only then folded lengthwise).
DINING DISTANCE
IN SENIOR GROUPS
Canteen duty in older groups is gradually becoming more complicated both in terms of the content of work and the form of unification of children , in terms of the requirement for independence and self-organization in work .
Objectives: to develop in children responsibility for the assigned task, the desire to work for the benefit of the team, and the habit of systematically performing duties. Teach to thank those on duty for the service provided and to respect their work .
2 children are assigned to canteen duty
• The attendants come in early , wash their hands, put on aprons, scarves or caps and fully set the table according to the number of children and clean up after eating .
• Children partly clean up after themselves. After eating, each child moves his plate to the middle of the table , puts it on the others (if the teacher’s assistant did not have time to remove it, and takes the cup and saucer to the serving table (saucers on a stack, and cup on a tray)
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• The attendants must clear away the dishes, napkin holders, bread bins, and tablecloths so that they can go to bed with other children without delay.
• The children thank the officers on duty for the assistance they provided .
• Children themselves must firmly know the order of their duty and begin it without reminders.
• The attendants must set the table in accordance with the menu, which should be known to them from the teacher.
• The teacher checks the performance of their work by those on duty the children in it .
• Requirements for the pace of work, the manifestation of organization in its process , efficiency and independence are increasing.
• The work of the attendants should be combined with the self-service of children .
• The attendants themselves or with the help of the teacher decide who will do what.
• The teacher addresses them as his assistants, teaches them to perform the task deftly, using economical techniques, encourages the inept, approves of initiative and diligence.
• In senior groups, duty officers can be assigned for a whole week.
• The attendants are creative in decorating the table (flowers, napkins arranged in an interesting, unusual way, etc.)
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Help in the playroom
Duty in the playroom of a kindergarten will require the following from the child: helping the teacher and other children put toys in their places. Such a procedure will help develop attentiveness, since it will be necessary to know where to put things, and also improve the level of interaction between kindergarten students, since the person on duty will take on part of the role of the teacher and, from the position of a senior assistant, will help maintain order and help other children.
In any case, this is not so much helping the teacher, but rather the development of such traits as responsibility, mutual assistance, love and respect for work.
Card file of work orders in the preparatory group. card file (preparatory group)
Task No. 1. “Maintaining order in the closet with toys and manuals.” Goal: to teach children to independently arrange toys and aids, maintain order in closets, and wipe dust.Task No. 2. “We wipe the window sills with a damp rag in the group room and bedroom.” Goal: to teach children to follow the following rules when working with water: roll up their sleeves, wet a cloth and wring it dry, and rinse it in water when it gets dirty.
Task No. 3. “We help the assistant teacher make clean bed linen.” Goal: To teach how to consistently make bed linen, to teach children to provide all possible assistance to adults.
Task No. 4. “Canteen duty.” Goal: independently and conscientiously perform the duties of a duty officer; wash your hands thoroughly, put on the clothes of the person on duty, set the table correctly, put away the dishes after eating, sweep the tables with a brush and sweep the floor.
Task No. 5. “Duty in the training area” Goal: independently and conscientiously perform the duties of the duty officer: lay out materials and manuals prepared by the teacher for the lesson on the tables; wash, if necessary, put them back in place after class.
Task No. 6. “Cleaning up building material.” Goal: To teach how to wash, dry and lay building materials, to teach children to constantly and promptly maintain order in the play corner, to wash building materials with a soapy solution prepared by the teacher, to rinse it, and to dry it; observe the rules of personal hygiene.
Task No. 7. “Cleaning the play corner.” Goal: to teach children to put on work aprons before starting work; keep toys in order, wash them, dry them, wipe them and put them in place.
Task No. 8. “Washing napkins used in visual arts classes.” Goal: to teach children the skills of soaping, rinsing and wringing out napkins, to continue to form a work culture (tidyness in the process of work).
Task No. 9. “Wipe the cabinets in the dressing room (together with the assistant teacher).” Goal: to teach children to maintain order in their personal wardrobes: empty the closet of clothes and shoes, wipe the shelves with a damp cloth, and put things neatly in place.
Task No. 10. “Repairing books.” Goal: teach children to glue books, use glue and scissors correctly.
Task No. 11. “Let’s arrange the chairs in a certain order.” Goal: Continue to develop work skills; carry out the assignment carefully, quickly, diligently.
Task No. 12. “We wash doll bedding and clothes.” Goal: To consolidate the ability to wash doll clothes, to accustom children to neatness and cleanliness.
Task No. 13. “Cleaning in a corner of nature.” Goal: To consolidate the skills and abilities of caring for the inhabitants of a living area and caring for plants. Cultivate a desire to work, a sense of responsibility for the assigned work.
Task No. 14. “Repairing boxes for waste material.” Goal: To consolidate technical skills in working with scissors and glue, to cultivate frugality, and the ability to work collectively.
Task No. 15. “Wipe the window sills and furniture.” Goal: Work carefully with water, improve work skills in the process.
Task No. 16. “Helping the nanny in laying out bedding on the beds.” Goal: To teach how to sort bed linen according to their belongings, to cultivate a desire to help the nanny and respect for other people’s work.
Task No. 17. “Cleaning the dining room.” Goal: To learn how to properly set the table, put away dishes after meals, sweep tables with a brush and sweep the floor. Task No. 18. “We have order in our closet.” Purpose: To teach children to be careful when folding things in a coat closet.
Task No. 19. “Let’s prepare equipment for the lesson.” Goal: To develop a sense of responsibility for the assigned task, to learn how to carefully lay out materials and equipment for classes.
Task No. 20. “Changing towels.” Goal: To develop a desire to work, to be able to offer one’s help to someone.
Duty schedule: how to create
To maintain order and discipline, the teacher needs to think about how to introduce a duty schedule in kindergarten. This measure will help to count and take into account all the merits of the student and not get confused in the order. Such a schedule may look different, depending on the creative approach of the teacher. It is desirable that the pupils themselves take part in creating the duty corner. In this case, there will be a feeling of ownership of the innovation. Do-it-yourself work for duty can serve as an excellent start for uniting a children's team. In addition, each child will be able to put his own vision and show imagination, which is so necessary for creating a duty corner in kindergarten with his own hands.
How to organize a duty schedule?
Whatman paper can serve as the basis for organizing duty in kindergarten, creating a schedule and schedule. It is best to place photographs of the students on the sheet or assign each child his own symbol. This notation will be useful later. The line of duty can be arranged in alphabetical order of the children's surnames, if desired, or according to the principle of desks, the children at the first table are on duty first, and at the end of the month - the children at the last.
For good behavior, help and attentiveness, the child will receive a card at the end of duty. If, for example, the paper is red, it means that the child coped with his duties perfectly. If something didn’t work out during duty, the card may be a different color.
On whatman paper with your own kindergarten duty schedule, you can add small pockets under the photographs of the pupils, in which leaflets indicating the child’s achievements will be stored. Or you can do without photographs of children and put images of special symbols that would characterize the pupil directly into a special handbag.
For example, the duty officer chose a squirrel as his own symbol, and for successfully completed work, red cards with the image of a squirrel will appear in his pocket. This will mean that this particular student copes well with all tasks.
Thus, being on duty develops another trait in children - the ability to fantasize. After all, when creating a duty corner in a kindergarten with their own hands, students will be able to fully demonstrate their creative abilities, as well as when choosing a personal picture that will become a symbol of successful work.
Tips for educators
When conducting such labor education, the teacher should pay attention to some points:
- You cannot scold a child for an incorrectly fulfilled request. It is worth remembering that the main task of being on duty is not so much to teach how to perform various household activities, but to instill responsibility for what the child must do, as well as respect for work. Otherwise, in the future the child will carry out instructions without enthusiasm and the kindergarten duty schedule may be disrupted.
- It is necessary to praise the student. It is praise at this stage of psychological development that is a powerful motivator for completing tasks. When a child realizes that his contributions are valued and noticed, he begins to feel needed. At such moments, a love for work is formed, and at the same time, the student realizes the importance of work.
- Appreciate individuality, but not overemphasize. When a child is praised, it is wonderful, especially if it is deserved. But what if one pupil does not cope very well with duty at first, while his friend is constantly praised? Because of this, the child may develop resentment, which in no way contributes to the development of hard work and respect for work. Not only your own, but also those around you. This issue is resolved precisely at the suggestion of the teacher. Each child is individual and unique, which means a different approach to each one. Some may need a little more time than others to get into the shift schedule, and some children may begin to use their advantage and acquired authority among their peers for their own purposes. In order to prevent this, the most important thing is not to overdo it and follow the rule of the “golden mean”.
- Collaborative work. Being on duty in a kindergarten is a suitable occasion for self-expression, acquiring new skills and abilities, as well as an opportunity to improve the microclimate in the children's team. Sometimes conflicts may arise between students on different grounds. The teacher’s task is to eliminate such clashes. Nothing helps better than working together. Mutual assistance and mutual assistance will help prevent the emergence of many disagreements in the company of children of the same age range. Moreover, when spending time together, grievances are forgotten faster.
A creative approach to team building, as well as the development of personal skills, abilities and character traits is a priority for teachers and educators. Thanks to the introduction of duty, children will become more disciplined and friendly.
Duty is the next form of organizing the work of preschoolers. How is it different from assignments and what is its significance in education?
Duty involves the child performing work aimed at serving the group. It becomes the responsibility of the preschooler, and this is its main meaning and educational capabilities. Despite the seemingly insignificant result, the child begins to understand the meaning of the word “obliged” (that is, “you must do this!”).
How are duty duties introduced? Even in the younger group, in the process of carrying out their first assignments, the kids mastered the skills necessary to set the table. This makes it possible to introduce duty in the dining room at the beginning of the school year in the middle group: every day one of the children sets “his” table, that is, the table at which he sits with 5–6 children, and after eating he clears away the dishes: bread bins, glasses with napkins, fruit bowls, etc. The teacher's assistant removes the stacked plates.
The introduction of duty must be presented to children in such a way as to arouse their interest in the upcoming task and the desire to perform the duties of duty officers. It is advisable to carry out such an explanation in class. For example, the teacher addresses the children: “Guys, it’s good that you learned to set the tables before lunch together with Tatyana Ivanovna. I think that now you can handle this matter yourself without her. And I can instruct you to take care of your friends yourself. Maybe we should do the same as the guys in the older group do? They appoint people on duty: today alone, and tomorrow other guys take turns on duty, taking care of their friends. I see that you have become older and can manage without Tatyana Ivanovna’s help.”
Such an offer, of course, will make the guys want to accept it. Then the teacher explains the essence of duty: “At each table we will assign one person on duty, who will set the table. And tomorrow the one who sits next to this duty officer will be on duty. So that everyone knows who is on duty today, I propose this sign with windows. The attendants will insert pictures into them that they themselves choose. The next day, other people on duty will choose pictures for themselves and place them in the windows instead of the previous ones. So the pictures will change every day. All agree?" After this, the teacher gives the children the opportunity to talk about the upcoming work of the duty officers. Then he continues: “Now I’ll ask you the main question: tell me, have you ever had to wait for lunch? For example, you came from a walk, washed your hands, sat down at the table, but it was not set, lunch was not on Tatyana Ivanovna’s table. No? Why does this always happen?” Children express their guesses. “That’s right, because Tatyana Ivanovna and the cook are very caring, they know their responsibilities and always fulfill them. Therefore, when you are on duty, you must remember that you need to set the table on time so that no one has to wait.”
Then you can invite the children to watch how one of the children sets the table: they will demonstrate knowledge of the sequence of actions, attitude to their work, and the ability not to be distracted from completing the task.
Of course, such a “one-time” explanation is not enough for children to understand the essence of duty. At the beginning of the year, children are attracted by external aspects: a starched white apron with appliqué, a cap. But throughout the school year, the teacher emphasizes the need for work, using specific actions of those on duty.
For example: “Sit down at the table, guys! Our attendants took good care of everyone and didn’t forget anything! Thank you, our helpers!” or: “Natasha, what a mother it will be nice to know that she has such a diligent daughter!”
And taking advantage of the grandmother’s arrival at the moment when her grandson was setting the table, the teacher said: “How deftly and diligently your Kostya sets the table! He can probably help you prepare the table for dinner at home, too? Tell dad about this, I think he will be pleased to know that his son has become his mother’s assistant.”
Supervising the work of those on duty, the teacher teaches them the elements of self-control: while setting the table, they can act inconsistently, without finishing one of the tasks, switch to another. Therefore, children have to be returned to what they started and taught to independently identify shortcomings in their work. To avoid “dry” instructions, you can use literary works. For example, the teacher reads to the children a story about how Sasha and Alyosha were on duty (from the book “Kids” by N.D. Kalinina): “The table was set, but there were no spoons.” The children understand the boys’ mistake, so the teacher’s question: “What would you advise these people on duty?” provokes active discussion. Summarizing their statements, the teacher concludes: “That’s right. It is very important to check that you have done everything correctly.”
When working with those on duty, the teacher uses this story if he notices a child’s mistake: “Check yourself, don’t you look like Alyosha?” – encouraging him to control his actions.
If the teacher addresses those on duty as his assistants, constantly emphasizes the importance of their work for the entire group, and thanks them for the timely completion of the assigned work, the children begin to understand their responsibilities.
In the second half of the year, duties in preparation for classes are introduced in a similar way: you need to transfer individual manuals from the place of storage to the teacher’s desk, pour gouache or glue into sockets, lay out colored paper, lay down oilcloths, etc. After class, the duty officers remove the manuals and wash the sockets from under the glue (it is more advisable to do this after a nap, since after the lesson the children go for a walk and the attendants will be forced to stay to complete this task).
Maintaining the desire of children to fulfill the duties of duty officers is also facilitated by the teacher’s use of encouragement to compare their actions with the actions of their favorite images of works of art: “Our Maksimka is like a Help Boy!” or: “And today Irinka can be called the Needlewoman from the fairy tale “Moroz Ivanovich.” Examples from other fairy tales and stories can be used.
Speaking about the organization of labor activity of children of the middle group, special attention should be paid to the fact that the expansion of its content, the use of general assignments and duties creates sufficient opportunities for the systematic inclusion of each child in the work, conditions for solving an important educational task: the formation of a habit of work effort, the ability to maintain attention on the assigned task, perform it at a fairly brisk pace, and have a good command of the skills. The child shows a desire to work, willingly gets involved in work, while experiencing emotional uplift. He is active, proactive, able to notice and correct a mistake. Forming a habit of work effort becomes a prerequisite for developing such moral qualities as perseverance, responsibility, and a conscious attitude towards responsibilities.
In senior groups, there are three types of duty: in the dining room, in preparation for classes and in a corner of nature. The requirements for children's independence, self-organization, efficiency, and the ability to use more rational work methods are increasing. The teacher continues to develop in them an understanding of responsibility for the assigned task, striving to ensure that this understanding becomes a motive that encourages them to perform their duties well.
It is very important to think through the content of the work of those on duty, so that it is not formal in nature, but is filled with specific tasks necessary for the entire group.
The work of the dining room attendants includes full table setting and cleaning after meals. Those on duty in preparation for classes themselves determine what aids children will need to complete tasks appropriate to the type of class.
When organizing the work of those on duty, the teacher needs to observe the children at the beginning of the year to determine to what extent they have mastered all the necessary work skills, whether they use the equipment correctly, whether they know the sequence of actions, and whether they show proper concentration in the process of actions. And if he is convinced that these skills are sufficiently developed, he can complicate the work.
When organizing duty, the teacher needs to pay attention to the combination of the work of the duty workers with the self-service of children. After eating, should the attendants take all the dishes to the serving table or should each child carry some of it themselves? What should those on duty do in preparation for the lesson, and what should each child prepare for himself? When solving these issues, one should proceed from the appropriateness of the work of both.
So, if each child first brings his own deep plate, then a shallow one, and finally a cup, then there will never be a calm atmosphere in the group during meals. And vice versa, if all the cleaning is done by those on duty, then the duration of their work will increase significantly, and sometimes they will have to wait until one of the children finishes breakfast or lunch.
The most appropriate combination of work between attendants and children seems to be approximately the same. The tables are fully set by the attendants. After eating, each child moves his plate to the middle of the table, stacking it on top of the others, and transfers the cup and saucer to the serving table (you should be careful that the children do not linger near the serving table and create chaos). The attendants clear everything else from the tables.
The work of those on duty in preparation for classes should be thought through in the same way, but here a lot depends on the conditions. If, for example, each child has a permanent place at a double table, in a drawer of which the necessary material for classes is stored, then the children can prepare the workplace themselves, and the attendants can bring that part of the benefits that is stored in the teacher’s closet. This is important, as it accustoms children to future work at school. By organizing the work of the attendants in this way, the teacher saves time, prevents delays in the start of classes, and at the same time teaches children to clean up after themselves and take care of the workplace.
The content of the work of duty officers in preparation for a lesson can be varied. Thus, children can not only select handouts, placing them in envelopes for each child, but also cut out geometric shapes of different sizes and colors, prepare clay by rolling it into equal balls, bring pictures from the teaching room for examination, visual material, etc. In such cases, the work of attendants may be required not only before classes, but also immediately after arriving at kindergarten or the night before.
In older groups, duties in a corner of nature
if it contains objects of wildlife: indoor plants that require care, birds, fish, guinea pig, turtle or other animals. The purpose of duty can be explained as follows. The teacher identifies new objects in the living area and tells how to care for them. He especially emphasizes the need for constant and careful care: “If we want “green friends” to decorate our group, to bloom, delighting with their beauty, if we want to have an animal in the group, then it is only up to us whether they will feel good with us.” The teacher shows how to use a spray bottle, indicates which plants need spraying and which ones will be harmed, how to determine when to plant a new one in place of a cut onion, how and why it is necessary to prepare water in advance for the aquarium and watering the plants.
The work of those on duty will be more successful if the teacher constantly cultivates in all children an interest in the corner of nature. Then its inhabitants become the subject of constant observation. The children note the slightest changes in the growth and development of plants, and more and more accurately convey the color of aquarium fish in their drawings. For this purpose, the teacher himself describes the colors of the fish, shows an album with illustrations from the life of animals, and invites children to sketch changes in plants, the appearance of buds, and new leaves.
In the school preparatory group, the amount of work of those on duty in the nature corner can be increased: children always make sure that green food is always ready for the animals, grow greens for the table in winter (dill, parsley), and seedlings for future replanting in the ground.
In older groups, the workload of those on duty in the dining room increases: there is no longer a need to assign four children (according to the number of tables). Two people can do all the work quite well.
This change in the organization of their activities also has another educational meaning.
If earlier, when setting “their” table, each attendant acted separately “side by side”, now a common one appears: “You will set the tables for dinner together.” The condition “together” makes it necessary to enter into communication with a partner, to agree on who will carry out what part of the common task. And the teacher evaluates the result of the activity as the result of common efforts. This approach to assessing the work of duty officers puts them in conditions of mutual control and mutual assistance.
It should be emphasized that the teacher’s explanations of the norms of treatment, comments, expression of agreement or disagreement are used by children directly in their work.
How does the distribution of work among children occur in kindergarten practice? Let's look at some examples.
Alena and Yulia are cleaning up a corner of nature.
“Girls,” the guest addresses them, “have you agreed who will do what?”
– But we didn’t agree at all. Nina Evgenievna (teacher) told me to water the plants, and Yulia fed the fish and the parrot.
From the answer it becomes clear that the teacher did not use the features of performing the task “together”, which contributes to the development of relationships: he himself distributed the work, thereby placing the children in conditions of activity “nearby”.
Another example.
- Guys, how did you agree on who will do what?
- But we didn’t agree. I saw that Maxim was laying out scissors and plates for scraps of paper. And she began to arrange rosettes with glue and lay out colored paper.
From this answer it becomes clear: despite the fact that the children did not agree, they learned the order of the sequence of actions - Olya was guided by the part of the work that Maxim chose, and began to carry out the rest of the common task.
One more example.
Alyosha and Yura are in the hall preparing the necessary aids for the music lesson.
– Nina Evgenievna (the teacher) told us that we need to arrange the chairs, and then lay out flags for the boys, and wreaths for the girls to dance. Then I suggested to Yura that we arrange the chairs together, because it’s better together. Yura agreed and said that he would then lay out the flags. I also wanted flags, because I am a boy, but I gave in to Yura. After all, girls need wreaths: how will they dance?
How clearly Alyosha’s answer showed his developed ability to coordinate his desires with the desires of his partner, to give in to him, recognizing the need for the proposed work.
Directing the activities of those on duty, the teacher teaches them to pay attention to the work of their partner, help him, and advise him. She explains how to provide help without doing the work for a peer, how to make a remark without offending a partner, for example, as follows: “You agreed that you will water the plants, and Katya will clean the guinea pig’s cage. But now you have already completed your part of your task, and Katya has not done everything yet, because she has more work, so you need to help her. You see, she cleaned the tray, laid out the straw, but hasn’t cut the carrots yet. Offer her your help. In the meantime, she’ll bring you some fresh water.”
Next, the teacher helps to divide the work equally, offers to take into account each other’s wishes, and when the children are working, he controls, sometimes asking the question: “Did they work together? Who helped whom? How did you distribute the work among yourself? How will you work next time?” In this way, the teacher helps children understand the features of teamwork.
When the teacher moves on to organizing the general work of those on duty, you should think about how best to unite children in pairs. If earlier this question did not arise, since each child fulfilled his duties individually, now, having united children in a common cause, it is important to foresee which association would be most appropriate. Children are often paired up on the principle of “skilled with unskilled”, believing that the first will have a positive influence on the second, will help him master the relevant skills, and will take on most of the work. This can lead to the desired result only if the teacher pays special attention to the child who is coping with the task, and at the same time teaches the second child, while remaining friendly, patiently explaining to him the reasons for failures, without doing all the work for him. However, there are often cases when the “skilled” one does the entire job, and the second child is only listed as on duty.
Let's give typical examples.
Dasha and Zhenya are on duty: preparing everything necessary for the lesson. Dasha is an organized, active girl who performs duty duties well. Zhenya is quite passive, he acts in imitation of Dasha: if she lays out the counting material, then Zhenya does the same. Dasha gives him the opportunity to continue this work, and she begins to display small toys. Zhenya leaves the case unfinished and switches to the work that Dasha is doing. Dasha checks whether everything is ready for class and points out to Zhenya what needs to be completed, but Zhenya, although he follows her advice, cannot see his mistakes.
This is a typical example of pairing “skilled” with “unskilled”. Although Dasha is friendly towards Zhenya, she cannot teach him to perform the duties of a duty officer, and her example does not work on Zhenya. In this case, the teacher should draw Zhenya’s attention to Dasha’s work, explaining the essence of her actions and helping the boy complete the work he started, so that Dasha’s example would become clear to Zhenya.
Larisa and Kolya are setting the table. Larisa is a very active girl. She performs her duties well and is very confident in herself. Kolya has sufficient skills, but he acts much slower than Larisa, and this causes dissatisfaction on her part; she always hurries Kolya, sometimes allowing harsh expressions: “Why are you digging? Let's get moving! What a mess!.. Okay, let me help!” - and begins to do the work for Kolya. This behavior offends the boy, and he refuses to continue working. In this case, the teacher should have drawn the girl’s attention to the quality of Kolya’s work and impressed upon her that such words offend the boy.
Tanya and Ira are setting the table for dinner, they are girlfriends. Getting down to business, Tanya suggests laying out the napkins together. Children use individual napkins with different designs. The attendants know well which napkin belongs to which of the guys. Having taken several napkins each, the girls quickly carry them around, placing them on the tables. Then they act in concert, as if without agreeing on who will do what, but observing the sequence: if Tanya began to arrange plates of bread, then Ira goes for paper napkins that are in the napkin holder.
This means that they focus on the established sequence and take into account the actions of their partner. Noticing that there are not enough paper napkins in the napkin holders, Tanya goes to the teacher and asks permission to cut more napkins. Ira also really wants to do this. Tanya pays attention to this and finds an opportunity to satisfy her friend’s desire.
- Ira, let me cut napkins for the guys at this table, and you - for the guys sitting at the other table, while I put them in the napkin holder.
Ira accepts Tanya’s offer and watches her work. Having noticed a deficiency, he gives advice:
– Tanya, these napkins will be inconvenient for children to take. They lie very tightly: the one who pulls the corner of one napkin will pull out several at once. It's better to put it like this.
Tanya accepts Ira’s advice and corrects the mistake. Having finished the work, both satisfied ones approach the teacher and report it.
“What great fellows,” the teacher notes, “they set the tables on time!” Tatyana Ivanovna brought lunch, and the tables were already set. Well, our assistants, invite all the guys to the table.
This example shows how friendships between children help them in their work.
Igor and Anton are on duty in a corner of nature. Igor is a very proactive boy, but he is somewhat hasty and tends to be careless in his work. Anton is very indecisive, but careful and diligent. They are friends. The differences in boys' personalities have a positive effect on them. So, if Igor starts to rush, Anton reminds: “Nina Evgenievna said that there is no need to rush, otherwise you will have to redo it.” If Anton, due to his timidity, does not dare to start work, as if waiting for a hint, Igor encourages him. The teacher will tell the children about friendly work and their attitude towards each other, so that such behavior will serve as an example for other workers on duty.
It is very important that the assistant teacher rely in his work on the help of children, be patient with their uncertain movements, and sometimes with mistakes. He can be of great assistance to the teacher in teaching children the necessary skills, and by his example make them want to imitate.
Here are examples of conversations with children about duty.
- Tell me, do you like to be on duty?
- I love. (This answer was received from all 75 children surveyed.)
– What do you like to do when you’re on duty? What type of duty do you prefer?
Of the 75 respondents, 73 children singled out the work of canteen duty officers, and only two children answered the question with a question: “Where should I be on duty?”
Probably, the children developed an understanding of their duty to be on duty, how to set the table, because this type of work is daily, constant. What about other types? The fact of the matter is that other types of duty are often episodic. Do those on duty have a sufficient amount of work to prepare for classes, if one lesson is looking at a picture, and the second is a musical lesson, for which the children go to the hall? What is left to the duty officers? This means that if a teacher appoints people on duty to prepare for classes, he must provide them with a sufficient amount of work. For example, select individual aids for math classes, arrange chairs in the room for listening to music, bring a stand for a picture and place it in front of the tables, find a pointer. Arrange the chairs in a semicircle near the picture, etc. If people on duty in a corner of nature are appointed, the teacher evaluates what their work will be, especially if there are not enough plants and animals. For example, constantly ensure that dill, parsley, and green onions are grown for the table throughout the winter.
Interesting answers were given by two children (out of 75) who asked where they would be on duty. One of them answered: “If it’s for fish, then I love it, but if it’s for rabbit, then I don’t like it.” The reason for this answer is clear: it is unpleasant for the child to clean the cage. The answer of another was no less curious: “I like to be on duty when I am assigned to call for whom they came for.”
Is this type of duty necessary? What benefits does it bring to the child? What specific tasks does he perform? He just entertains himself by running up and down the stairs. This is hardly advisable.
Sometimes teachers assign washroom duty officers. It is their responsibility to check that children have washed their hands thoroughly. But can a child objectively evaluate this? Why create the potential for unnecessary conflict between children? It is more advisable to explain to children why hands should always be clean - and not only before eating, but throughout the day. In the summer, especially if the kindergarten is located in a dacha area, it is necessary to increase the number of people on duty to care for the flower garden and vegetable garden.
Thus, when deciding on the organization of duty, the teacher considers what content of work he will determine for those on duty, how he will unite them in pairs, and perhaps in triplets, and how he will supplement the volume of their work if it turns out to be insufficient.
