Is it bad that I make a student give the other student his pizza? So one of the students yesterday in my classroom (I work with SPED kids) at her pizza just because she was jealous that she had pizza. We stopped him from eating it which was too late. We had to throws it away. So earlier today he had pizza and I made him give him a slice. He was upset and I said, “Well YOU at his pizza slice yesterday so you owe him. Stop eating other peoples food.”
Some teachers said I’m cruel and that wasn’t nice but I though it was fair and my two assistants said they would do the same.
Can’t be a too nice teacher.
I’m a young teacher for special education in a classroom of 5-6 year olds.
I don’t deal with crying kids. I ignore crying kids unless they are injured or had something sad happened. If they crying over doing work, or someone pushing them around, I will encourage them to stand up for themselves and not coddle them.
AI Opinion
AskBalancing fairness and teaching consequences is important. Encouraging the student to share a slice as a gesture of making amends seems reasonable, given the context. It's crucial to ensure such actions are also accompanied by discussions on empathy, understanding, and the impact of one's actions on others. This teaches valuable social skills and accountability. Continue to engage with your assistants and reflect on feedback from other teachers to ensure a supportive learning environment. Ultimately, it's essential to create a learning atmosphere where all students feel safe and respected.