Elizabeth O'Connor Helium 10-1-09

http://www.helium.com/items/1534924-preschool-teacher-requirements-enthusiasm

The Helium that I chose to do is on “Preschool teachers requirements: Enthusiasm.” I agree with preschoolers having an enthusiastic curiosity about their environment and the energy to explore it. Therefore, the teacher has to keep up with them. If a teacher is eager she will greet them at the door and speak to children personally, calling each child by their name. By doing this it is more effective than a blanket greeting of “Good morning, everyone!” Preschool teachers should be eager to share new learning experiences with their students. A teacher with enthusiasm also gives a whole-hearted effort to every aspect of the preschool learning environment. An earnest teacher should be earnest in helping children learn and mature under his/her watch care. A passionate teacher with enthusiasm is also passionate. Enthusiasm is a necessary quality for teachers working with preschoolers. This writer Ms. Nan Keltie was the number one writing because first she was the only one to write and article, and secondly she has great points and she goes into detail with each point. I believe she should have got some preschool teachers views and opinions, but over-all I think her essay is great. She was also very organized with her thoughts, which made it easier to understand and read. If I were writing a response essay for this prompt, I would go and get actual preschool teachers views.