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Begin by going to the classroom a few minutes ahead
of time.
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Explain the safety and gardening rules INSIDE
before going out. Depending on your class you may only have to tell
them 2-3 times or you may have to remind them before every session.
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Explain what you are going to do that day INSIDE
before going out and what is expected of them.
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Feel free to use your own “Sign for Quiet”.
Sometimes a method different from the teachers is more effective (example:
softly blowing a harmonica). Be sure you know the teachers “Sign
for Quiet” too.
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A good tactic for regaining their attention, if you
are actually in your garden, is to have everyone return to their garden
spot.
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Sometimes a whisper is better than a shout.
If you feel you have lost control, stop.
Do not try to continue to teach. Have everyone sit down. Let the
teacher take over to regain control.
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