But comparing a private kindergarten in Busan (ages 5–6, 12 kids per class) with an online platform doing 25‑minute 1:1s. I build lessons around songs, movement, and calm routines — where have you felt admin truly supports that with prep time and materials, and what hourly range would you call fair?
, this whole admin support thing can be so frustrating! When I worked at a kindergarten, getting proper prep time felt like a myth, especially with the 25-minute slots. It’s tough to create engaging lessons on the fly.
it drives me nuts too — i worked in a similar setup and the prep time was nonexistent. For those 25-minute slots, I found using a program like Nearpod really helped engage my kids without needing much extra prep. Have you tried any specific resources that worked well for your lesson building?
Have you considered blending both approaches? When I worked in kindergartens, using online tools like Google Classroom for sharing resources made a huge difference. It allowed me to engage kids better while still having that in-person connection. @smorrison34, how do you think mixing both styles could work?