rosered
02-07-2007, 08:47 PM
Hi! I am one of three mothers teaching a (Catholic) one hour Sunday school class of kindergarteners on a military base (none of our kids are in our class). We started out the year with five sweet kids, albeit hyped up on after-church donuts.
Last month, we got in a new six-year old boy, "A" who has a perpetual smirk on his face. He is not disruptive or hyper, and does not even talk as much as the others, but the others seem to look up to him. He looked too old for the class -- both in his eyes and his height -- but we double checked his birth date.
Last week, we got in a new boy, "B", who is homeschooled the rest of the week. B is very friendly and personable, like the other kids, and just as talkative. I noticed, however, that "A" began snickering each time B said something. By the end of the class, two other children (one boy, one girl) had joined in with A. We (teachers) gave the children warning looks and headshakes, but did not want B to notice the laughter. And honestly, did not know how to handle it. All of us were very concerned, and as a child who was ridiculed in Catholic school myself, want to nip that behavior in the bud!
We decided to do the very next class on kindness. And I intend to take the next child who behaves that way off to the side for a "gentle talk." What should I say?
Also, we want to do a lesson on tolerance, respect, kindness, etc. Are there any stories or games to reinforce the lesson? I/we would appreciate any help you can offer!! Thank you, Amy
Last month, we got in a new six-year old boy, "A" who has a perpetual smirk on his face. He is not disruptive or hyper, and does not even talk as much as the others, but the others seem to look up to him. He looked too old for the class -- both in his eyes and his height -- but we double checked his birth date.
Last week, we got in a new boy, "B", who is homeschooled the rest of the week. B is very friendly and personable, like the other kids, and just as talkative. I noticed, however, that "A" began snickering each time B said something. By the end of the class, two other children (one boy, one girl) had joined in with A. We (teachers) gave the children warning looks and headshakes, but did not want B to notice the laughter. And honestly, did not know how to handle it. All of us were very concerned, and as a child who was ridiculed in Catholic school myself, want to nip that behavior in the bud!
We decided to do the very next class on kindness. And I intend to take the next child who behaves that way off to the side for a "gentle talk." What should I say?
Also, we want to do a lesson on tolerance, respect, kindness, etc. Are there any stories or games to reinforce the lesson? I/we would appreciate any help you can offer!! Thank you, Amy