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PatB
thank you!
posted by
Nanaroo
on August 9, 2006 at 7:48 AM
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I like your whole gentle approach, and that you
told him it was important for you -- kids want to do what their role models think is important. Several comments here were right on target -- the boy may just need a little special attention. Teachers create the world, and thank heavens there are good, thoughtful ones like you helping with the early steps. :)
posted by
Pat_B
on August 9, 2006 at 7:36 AM
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i'm guessing he comes from a loud family. i know people like that, their
households are unbelievable, everybody talking at once, trying to talk over one another. so he would be genuinely confused by your statement 'cause he thinks it's normal. so good of you to reach out to him, nan, could be a huge turning point for him.
say hi to goose for me!
and hey, did you see the internet story about bedbugs? apparently, this year is seeing a huge increase in the bugs, one guy said he became so distraught at finding his bed crawling with them that he slept at night with a can of raid in his hand! a couple in new york became so mentally overwrought, they threw out their bedroom suite and when that didn't work, they moved out of the state entirely and to this day, can't talk about it any time near bedtime or they can't sleep! yikers! are you still getting bitten? i'm not but i'm quite positive i had spider bites.
posted by
fourcats
on August 9, 2006 at 12:45 AM
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That's a good approach....gladd it worked.
posted by
Passionflower
on August 8, 2006 at 8:14 PM
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Glad the "loud guy" responded well to your talk.
I am sure he will need plenty of reminders though!
posted by
WritersBlok
on August 8, 2006 at 12:09 PM
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Darrke
good observations- and yes, I always look for 'positive attention' opportunities... We'll see how he is today
posted by
Nanaroo
on August 8, 2006 at 8:29 AM
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Sounds like the loudness is not intentional...from the effort you describe him making. A reward of some kind might help him change his behavior. Extra attention like H-M mentioned might go a long way. Even calling on him for questions could give him an appropriate outlet for some of that energy.
posted by
DarrkeThoughts
on August 8, 2006 at 8:25 AM
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Nanaroo
Holistically, so many factors can play into a childs' behavior and just maybe you being the gentle-caring teacher you are, you will reach him and make a difference in his world.
posted by
jacentaOld
on August 8, 2006 at 4:40 AM
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Nanaroo, I'd get mom on the phone first sign of trouble now.
posted by
kingmi
on August 8, 2006 at 4:07 AM
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NANAROO
Hi Nanaroo, I used to be loud in class, cracking jokes. And I'd say the best thing to do is to encourage this child to channel his energy and need for attention. Perhaps give him 5 mins to tell the class a joke, if he promises to stay quiet for the rest of the time. Often these kids are the brighest or more creative of the bunch, even though their disruptive behavior hides it. If they find the right teacher, (which you sound like you could be, as tolerant as you are) then they become a student of promise.
Anyway, I would still love to do sketch art about something in your life if you want me to. It can be anthing, just give me good details and directions, so its something you'll enjoy reading. I hope to make you seem larger than life, or perhaps, if you like, a super ordinary lady, with a few quirks. Its up to you. Email me when you want. Kevconman@aol.com
posted by
Hadley-Madison
on August 8, 2006 at 12:04 AM
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You sound
like a great teacher. More should follow our example.
posted by
Tanga
on August 7, 2006 at 11:44 PM
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Nana
Good job! I had that on my mind all day. Yes, you have brought in a new kind of control w/o embarrassing the little fellow. Maybe he just doesn't know the rules! Maybe his parents haven't taught him a thing? It always seemed to me that the loudest is the one that no one really heard.
posted by
Offy
on August 7, 2006 at 8:09 PM
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Nan--- Good strategy. Wouldn't hurt to acknowledge his good behavior, as
well. Privately, of course.
posted by
Jazwolf
on August 7, 2006 at 7:51 PM
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Glad it worked out at least for today.
posted by
Whacky
on August 7, 2006 at 7:48 PM
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Lucy
read this post again- I did an update! I miss you too during the daytime but I'll be around in the morning!
posted by
Nanaroo
on August 7, 2006 at 7:33 PM
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Nana
I was hoping you had posted how it went with the boy...maybe tomorrow? Miss you in the daytime in here..the girls are such a bad influence on me ya know?
posted by
Offy
on August 7, 2006 at 7:27 PM
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He might even listen. I had a piano teacher, and my much younger brother took lessons from her too, who used unconventional means to teach. She bribed her students with rewards. One time I saw a bag of peppermints sitting near the piano.
posted by
babe_rocks
on August 7, 2006 at 10:33 AM
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Nana
Your very wise! Yelling at some kid in class never did accomplish much. I hope you can get him to settle down. Poor guy! The hawk came by to say hello, that's awesome!
posted by
Offy
on August 7, 2006 at 10:32 AM
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If he's such a disruption to the rest of the class, instead of having a "quiet talk" with him ...
why not just allow his fellow students to exact their own brand of "crude justice"?
Or, is that sort of thing frowned upon?
"Children need encouragement.
If a kid gets an answer right,
tell him it was a lucky guess.
That way he develops a good, lucky feeling."
posted by
Mademoiselle
on August 7, 2006 at 10:28 AM
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Nana
You're such a great teacher. I could never have as much patience as you.....I would have been screaming for sure.
posted by
BlondeAmbition007
on August 7, 2006 at 10:27 AM
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Good luck with your 'talk'- there's always a kid like him, isn't there?
posted by
Passionflower
on August 7, 2006 at 10:24 AM
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