Teasing (Teasing, Tattling, Defiance and More Book 1)

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.