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Have you tried using the "their level method". Where you get down on their level and redirect so you are not yelling? They may only think you are serious when you yell. Also are they in an age where you can use "thinking time"? Thinking time can be used to try to combat violent behavior.
I've actually been told that I do really good with getting on their level, and since some kiddos aren't 4 yet, I'm not sure
Remember that the moment you raise your voice you have lost control!
I completely understand I'm in the same situation! My school is also very close and I'm the new one on board and there's a few teachers who are just dramaaaaaa, and it's just hard to find the right footing.
34 year veteran of public school here. I see no ;problem in raising your voice as long as you aren't screaming at them or in their faces. Here's what works for kids that age: fruit snacks or goldfish. Example: "If you can hear my voice, clap one time. (note who claps and go around and give them a fruit snack or goldfish, etc.) If you can hear my voice, clap two times. (give students that clap twice a fruit snack or goldfish) Everyone that sits down on the rug and puts their hand in their lap gets another one. Get ready for story time. " The ones that don't do it, start tantruming, etc. IGNORE THEM. It's hard but while they are doing that, PRAISE the ones that are following directions and be explicit as to why they got the goldfish: "Great job listening and following directions. You are sitting on the rug with your hands in your lap. You get a goldfish because you did that." AS SOON AS THE DEFIANT ONES FOLLOW DIRECTIONS, GIVE THEM THE SNACK. It takes a little while for them to get it because some kids never get discipline and they are used to ignoring adults and doing whatever they want. If you have to speak to the off task kids, keep it short and sweet, don't smile, and then turn around and PRAISE PROFUSELY the ones that are following directions, acting appropriately. Hope this helps. I remember being exhausted at the end of the day and looking forward to happy hour. Good luck