Preschool children should play cooperatively with friends, listen to their teacher and play with others on the playground. They should follow a classroom routine without disrupting the class and answer questions when asked by a teacher or another child.
Practicing appropriate table manners should be another goal for preschoolers. Parents should set routines and rules to establish good manners before a child enters kindergarten. Teachers and parents should explain to preschool children the importance of washing hands, proper use of utensils, asking to be excused and keeping food on the plate.
Preschool children should learn how to follow directions and listen carefully because it will help them throughout their educational career. Teachers should conduct simple activities that will improve a child's communication skills. For example, ask children to participate in a listening game.
Teachers should focus on positive management and discipline strategies in the classroom to improve student behavior. For example, a time-out can be effective discipline. According to the Ask Dr. Sears website, the purpose of a time-out helps stop inappropriate misbehavior by giving the child a quiet place to reflect on what went wrong.