"Problem" children in Kindergarten class?

I am currently a student intern at a local Kindergarten and I have a few children I’m not sure what to do with. They aren’t really problem children… perhaps just wanting attention. Everytime they are asked to do something (put papers away for example) they will fall to the floor and cry which causes classroom disruption. We have gone at this from several different angles but nothing has worked. I do realize that school is new to these children and they might need to adjust. I was wondering if any experienced teachers might know where I could find some information (articles perhaps) on dealing with this type issue. Everything I’ve searched for deals more with behavioral problems like fighting. Any ideas, websites, or terminolgy I could search would be most helpful!!!

Thanks so much!

try searching for behavior modification on line. You should be able to find subtle methods of changing the behaviors of these kids by means of positive and negative reinforcement.