In this concise book (under 40 pages), veteran educator Margaret Berry Wilson shows you practical steps that will tame the teasing and keep school and learning feeling safe. You ll learn:
- Why some children tease (one reason: they may not understand the difference between humor and teasing)
- Proactive steps that will limit teasing and promote kind words (a class rule requiring respectful language is essential; so is modeling how respect looks and sounds)
- How to respond to teasing in the moment (key tips: respond immediately and consider a logical consequence a handy chart offers several ideas)
- What to do if a child continues to tease (one idea: a problem-solving conference to raise awareness and give the child concrete strategies to try)
- How to talk to parents when children struggle with teasing or being teased (preparation is key; a what you might say chart helps you respond if parents react emotionally)
Noticing other common misbehaviors? Check out all the books in this series. Each one zeroes in on a behavior listening and attention challenges, disengagement, teasing, cliques, tattling, silliness and showing off, too much physical contact, dishonesty, or frustrations and meltdowns with practical strategies from the Responsive Classroom approach, a research-based way of teaching associated with greater teacher effectiveness, higher student achievement, and improved school climate.