Why Don't They Listen??

[Unregistered]

Is there a possible hearing issue? I know you said there is two that do this so I thought that can't be it. But maybe the copycat theory in the second child.

I thought also that yes, they are still so young, but it sounds like you feel something is "off" with the situation. I can see that it would seem strange.

Do either of these two talk? Are there some situations where they do respond to you, like at lunch? What about with the parents? Do they respond to them?

I don't think I've ever had this happen in all the years I've worked with kids. At least not in an extreme way.

[Play Care]

I started in September with 2 boys who were just about that age, and are now 2. I feel like we are finally coming out of that

What I did - limited the play area and toys by using a gated play yard. Having "table time" when they were up in booster/high chair with toys. Making it manageable for ME so it limited frustration.

[laundrymom]

I would offer lots of positive requests.
Ex:at paint time. Kids come to the table.
Start activity. When stragglers complain remind them you told them to come and they decided not to. Have them complete a task and join you. Even if you must make the task up.