Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: hungry A boy in my class during my ESOL practicum cries every day around the same time that he is so hungry. What should I do? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) As teachers, it is our job to advocate for the children we teach. Hunger is debilitating and when students experience it school becomes much harder. I would definitely talk with the teacher and see if she is aware of the situation and if anything has been done to help. I would ask permission to investigate by chatting with the child the next time the comment is made about being hungry. I would try to see if the family would be accepting or willing to take help. As a teacher I will be sure to keep up on community resources and websites that offer accurate information. I will get lists of food banks in the area and information about other help. Meanwhile, I will inform the school social worker or other school professional who should be made aware of this. In collaboration or independently( whichever is most appropriate) I would put together a package with some food in it the child could take home. I would be sure to arrange giving it to the student in the most private way possible. I will set up processes to ensure hunger does not prevent the students from doing their best in school.