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  Case: Crying in the classroom
In a kindergarten classroom, one boy cries very often. He cries upon arrival and transitioning through the morning. He does not cry during centers, but when it is time to do CVC words at the carpet or table work he cries. I feel it is a means of escape or attention but the co-teacher will baby him into compliance. What could be done?
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It is definitely a means of escape. He is obviously struggling when it comes to school work. Since he cries when it is time to do CVC words, that makes me think he may have a reading disability. It would probably be beneficial to look into the root of the academic issue before assuming he wants attention.
 
     
     
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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 No
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree that it is important not to make assumptions about why he is crying. There very well may be an academic issue or a personal issue other than the desire for attention. Involving his parent's may be a step to take as well.
Rated On: February 19, 2018 6:16 pm
Rated By: uDyJeZ
 
     
     
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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 post! I agree that there could be more going on than just attention seeking. Students attempt to escape work when they are struggling. I see this with older students and helping him now may prevent the continued behavior.
Rated On: February 20, 2018 5:57 pm
Rated By: abuMaH
 
     
     
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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 perspective
Rated On: February 25, 2018 10:15 pm
Rated By: yTutar
 
     
     
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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: It is an escape
Rated On: July 7, 2018 1:38 pm
Rated By: yqunaz
 
     
     
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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 would recommend this solution in the classroom
Rated On: October 17, 2022 3:09 am
Rated By: RamaPy