Teaching in a nursery class is like planting seeds — tiny hands, curious eyes, and hearts ready to bloom. But sometimes, the portion feels heavier than the little ones can carry, and the teacher ends up carrying it all. Worksheets, songs, alphabets, numbers, crafts, stories — everything needs to fit into a few short hours.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, you’re not alone. This article is for every teacher who gives her 100% yet worries it’s not enough.
Too much syllabus, too little time: Institutions often try to blend academics, play, and art in limited hours.
Varying attention spans: Each child learns differently; repetition takes time.
Parental expectations: Parents sometimes expect fast results — visible reading, writing, and counting skills.
Administrative tasks: Beyond teaching, teachers juggle reports, assessments, and classroom organization.
All of this can make a teacher feel emotionally and physically stretched — even when she loves her job deeply.
Nursery education isn’t about finishing portions — it’s about building foundations.
A child who learns to listen, share, speak kindly, and stay curious will learn everything else with ease.
So, before the portion plan, remember: focus on connection before completion.
Combine subjects into playful themes.
Example:
“Fruits Week” — learn colors (Art), counting (Math), and names (Language).
This reduces repetition and helps children connect ideas naturally.
Children remember what they do, not just what they hear.
Use songs, hand actions, puppets, and classroom walks to teach instead of lectures.
Instead of rushing to complete big topics, divide them into daily mini-targets — one letter, one number, one value per day.
Celebrate each small win with claps or stickers.
If you have teaching assistants, involve them in reading sessions, activity prep, or helping slow learners gently.
Prepare versatile teaching aids — alphabet cards, number mats, felt boards — that can be reused for multiple lessons.
This saves both time and energy.
Send short updates: “This week we explored shapes through art and storytime.”
This builds trust and helps parents reinforce learning at home.
Teachers often forget this: you can’t pour from an empty cup.
Take two minutes to breathe, smile, or hum a song between classes — it resets your energy.
Remember, children sense your mood. A calm, happy teacher teaches better than a rushed, stressed one.
If portions feel impossible, talk to your coordinator or principal. Suggest pacing changes or more activity-based assessments. Sometimes, one conversation can lead to healthier planning for everyone.
A nursery classroom is not a race — it’s a rhythm.
Let the lessons dance, not rush.
Let curiosity lead, not the clock.
And most of all, let learning be a song that both you and your children enjoy singing together.
Because the real portion that matters is not on paper — it’s in the joy, patience, and creativity you bring to the class each day.
If managing workload feels overwhelming, talk to your school counselor, academic head, or a fellow teacher you trust. Sharing your concern doesn’t show weakness — it shows wisdom.
Sometimes, a little support can make your big heart shine even brighter.