The corner?

[KBCsMommy]

I teach "tattling" vs "reporting". Anything that is an EMERGENCY (and we review what emergencies are often) is reporting. If its not an emergency then it's tattling and they should ignore it or walk away. I did this in my classroom and it has worked well with my 3 year old. Haven't had to use it much with anyone else yet, but it's worth a try if they are old/mature enough to understand!

I was just about to say this too. Tattling is a type of reporting or to check in with the "boss".

With my own kids I sit them facing the corner (my kids hate time out thus they have pretty good behavior and seldom time outs), with daycare kids I have them sit along the wall.

[Laurel]

Does anyone stand a child in the corner? I give a timeout on the floor, 1 min per yr. I have a DCB who is relentlessly tattling & bossy lately. I am very consistent with consequences, but this kid isn't giving up. The mother has been talking to him & said she is taking away privileges at home, idk.

I thought about the corner. What do you think? Suggestions?

How old is he?

Thanks, Laurel

[Maria2013]

He is habitually picking on the newest timid boy. (There isn't really any oldies here btw.) I have placed him last in line for activities & he seems ok with it. As we were getting ready to get in line to wash our hand, he grabbed the new boy by the neck, right in front of me. He is now separated from everyone. Mom said things are the same at home with no recent changes. Who knows?

personally I would try a few different approaches then terminate the contract!
... it isn't fare for the rest of the kids to spend the day in fear of being attacked

[coolconfidentme]

How old is he?

Thanks, Laurel

He is almost 4..., mom suggested the corner. I don't do it, I thought I would ask here what others did.

[Maria2013]

have you tried talking to him and ask him how it makes him feel to hurt/scare other kids?

I've had kids that pulled hair just to get my undivided attention and talking to them and trying to find ways to fix the problem together really helped

[coolconfidentme]

have you tried talking to him and ask him how it makes him feel to hurt/scare other kids?

I've had kids that pulled hair just to get my undivided attention and talking to them and trying to find ways to fix the problem together really helped

Yes I have..., he said he wouldn't like it & promises to be good. I believe he says that thinking he will not be in trouble anymore. It has not always been like this with him. He was impossible when he started, but came around. This is just lately when & few new children started. He knows it unacceptable & knows the consequences. UGH!!!!!

[JoseyJo]

We recently started something I am calling the "team approach" - We are a team, we solve problems together, we help each other, etc. It has worked amazing well so far! In your case I would say "Oh no team! We have a problem! Some of us have forgotten how to stand in the line correctly! What are the rules for standing in line?" They would start giving answers- stand facing forward, no touching people around you, pay attention to the line so you can move up, etc. Then I would say "Does everyone remember the line rules now? Okay, can you follow them? Good- if you do not that will tell me that you don't want to be in the line and you may sit and wait until the line is gone, then you can have your turn."

- That being said if he had HURT the boy in front of him it would be an immediate time out with "NO NO we do NOT hurt people!"

We just started this approach within the last 2 weeks so it may have to be tweeked but it seems to be working great here.