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  Case: Pencil Chewer
In one of the classrooms I've observed, there is a student who chews the eraser to his pencil. Not only is this a distraction to the other students, but also poses a small threat to the students overall health. The teacher has told the student several times to refrain from doing this, but he continues to. I'm assuming this is a fidgeting tactic the student possesses. Any suggestions on how to terminate or lessen this behavior?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I definitely suggest a sensory chew toy, also speaking to the parents as this may be a sign of an underlying health condition like an iron deficiency.
 
     
     
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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 idea!
Rated On: April 21, 2022 6:08 pm
Rated By: uJuWyM
 
     
     
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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: Reaching out to parents to let them know of the situation is effective. It will allow the parents to further find a solution to their child's problems that can be worked on.
Rated On: October 11, 2022 3:38 pm
Rated By: egamyp
 
     
     
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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 did not even think about the risk of an underlying health condition. Good point!
Rated On: October 12, 2022 12:02 pm
Rated By: dazugu
 
     
     
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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 sounds good. Making parent contact is a great idea to see if they are aware of this issue.
Rated On: November 8, 2022 12:41 am
Rated By: etaWeW
 
     
     
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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 solution does a good job at finding possible solutions outside of the classroom
Rated On: November 10, 2022 6:06 am
Rated By: muWyZy
 
     
     
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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 not have considered the iron deficiency, thanks for the suggestion.
Rated On: November 12, 2022 9:33 pm
Rated By: Adrianna Gill
 
     
     
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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 and I would offer the student a fidget toy to distract them from wanting to chew on the pencil.
Rated On: February 24, 2023 12:45 am
Rated By: ugaSup
 
     
     
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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 method in handling a situation that could have extensive causes unknown to the teacher.
Rated On: February 26, 2023 8:08 pm
Rated By: Triston Williams
 
     
     
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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: Sensory fidgeting toys are a great suggestion, it may be as simple as that! Especially if the student has ADHD or like you said, an underlying health concern.
Rated On: March 27, 2023 5:12 pm
Rated By: eHaSaN