Some of the Mysteries of Teaching Infantil

Here in Spain, Infantil is the same as preschool in the states, but the kids aren't playing and taking naps, they're working from books all day.  Except for, of course, my class.  I have had no materials so far and half of the time I still have no idea what I'm doing.  So, for your reading enjoyment, here are some of the things I've discovered about teaching 3-5 year olds.

• I can say the same thing repeatedly, and the students won't understand.  Their teacher can repeat it, and BOOM, they get it.
• Even the worst class of 3 year olds will stay quiet for a video, but not even the best class of 5 year olds will watch it.
• The kids talk for the sake of talking.  It doesn't matter if anyone is listening, they just talk all the time.
• Wearing a skirt seems to be dangerous.  They will try to lift it up over their heads, and then if you try to stop them more will try, but if you don't stop them they will continue doing it.
• If another teacher they have is pregnant, so are you.
• If one of the students has a newborn baby brother or sister, the whole class seems to become obsessed with breastfeeding, and they openly show their obsession.
• And, finally, it's sweet when they run up to give you a hug before and after class.