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  Case: Kindergarten meltdowns
In my kindergarten class I have one student who continually cries every time he is reprimanded even if he is not in trouble. This student erupts in tears and yelling when upset and distracts the entire class for their work. If he is pushed too far he will become aggressive, hitting walls and trowing small objects close to him. This behavior is a danger to the student and others in my class How should I approach this student is terms of behavior?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
When this student begins to cry the students needs simple reassurance that they are O.k. and then move on with the lesson. As soon as the student is doing good let this student know how well they are doing. The student may also need a visual schedule to help them know what to expect during the day. Also try to determine when the crying begins, early morning, during activities, transition times. Then prepare the students by giving a quick idea of what is going to happen next.
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Keeping track of the meltdowns is a great idea.
Rated On: October 3, 2015 1:15 am
Rated By: puQuZu
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Yes, i agree that reassuring the student will help. Some students just need additional time to adjust - especially if they haven't been to day care or prek programs. I believe the behavior will level out once the child matures.
Rated On: October 4, 2015 1:45 am
Rated By: uZyvaP
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This is an excellent solution.
Rated On: October 4, 2015 5:34 am
Rated By: dePyja
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: These are all great points.
Rated On: October 16, 2015 3:43 am
Rated By: seqeJe
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: In this situation, I would use this solution. This solution gives real viable solutions to problems addressed in the case.
Rated On: October 18, 2015 2:27 am
Rated By: geSuNy
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Reassurance is a great solution.
Rated On: October 18, 2015 10:20 pm
Rated By: aMyvaz
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Very good solution. It is important to reassure the student that they will be alright.
Rated On: March 3, 2016 2:00 pm
Rated By: uMyQeX
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This is a great solution!
Rated On: March 5, 2016 7:03 pm
Rated By: paTaHe
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Good solution.
Rated On: March 6, 2016 3:56 pm
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This is wonderful advice and age appropriate!
Rated On: March 5, 2017 8:01 pm
Rated By: Chelsea Navarro
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I think this is a good solution and I would use it in my classroom.
Rated On: March 6, 2017 2:48 am
Rated By: aGeteb
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Great reply, accurate to the case.
Rated On: July 7, 2017 8:21 pm
Rated By: uTaGuv
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This is a helpful solution because it teaches students appropriate behavior and helps them feel comfortable in the classroom, and doesn't take away from teaching time.
Rated On: October 12, 2017 2:48 pm
Rated By: uqaTaq
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree
Rated On: October 16, 2017 2:51 am
Rated By: PeMuQa
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree with this solution
Rated On: October 1, 2018 6:14 pm
Rated By: quJuja
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree, paying attention to what the trigger is for these meltdowns could help to resolve them. Maybe the student is used to taking naps at home and has not adjusted yet to the long day inside a classroom vs being at home. Try reaching out to the parents and just asking about the tantrums and their experiences.
Rated On: October 12, 2018 8:13 pm
Rated By: ubeBaz
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Very helpful, try to figure out a certain schedule with him if his crying is at certain times of the day.
Rated On: October 14, 2019 2:54 am
Rated By: Brittany