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A Biter

by LEB

Feb 20, 2010

I have a biter in my class and need suggestions. This child has bitten another child twice but the child mainly goes after me or my para. It is usually during transition times and when we try to move him (take his hand, etc.) he goes to bite our hands or arms. He has bitten me once and my para once. He will also throw himself, bang his head into us or try to, kick, hit and scratch. My hands look like I have been attacked by a kitten from the scratch marks. HELP! I am needing suggestions on what to do with this child. Any child books, tips, etc.

Thanks!

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Laurie Dear LEB From my books and experiences this child is expressing a need. As teachers we have to figure what this need is and work through it with the child.

If you notice this is only at transitions, prepare for it. Take note of what the child is doing and get down to the child's level and let the child know you understand he/she may need m...See More

Feb 27, 2010

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msmichelle On 2/20/10, LEB wrote: > I have a biter in my class and need suggestions. This child > has bitten another child twice but the child mainly goes > after me or my para. It is usually during transition times > and when we try to move him (take his hand, etc.) he goes to > bite our hands or arms. He has bitten me once and my para > o...See More

Mar 7, 2010

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aspiring teacher On 3/07/10, msmichelle wrote: > On 2/20/10, LEB wrote: >> I have a biter in my class and need suggestions. This child >> has bitten another child twice but the child mainly goes >> after me or my para. It is usually during transition times >> and when we try to move him (take his hand, etc.) he goes to >> bite our ...See More

Mar 31, 2010

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Sharon Scallion On 3/31/10, aspiring teacher wrote: > On 3/07/10, msmichelle wrote: >> On 2/20/10, LEB wrote: >>> I have a biter in my class and need suggestions. This child >>> has bitten another child twice but the child mainly goes >>> after me or my para. It is usually during transition times >>> and when we try to...See MoreOn 3/31/10, aspiring teacher wrote: > On 3/07/10, msmichelle wrote: >> On 2/20/10, LEB wrote: >>> I have a biter in my class and need suggestions. This child >>> has bitten another child twice but the child mainly goes >>> after me or my para. It is usually during transition times >>> and when we try to move him (take his hand, etc.) he goes to >>> bite our hands or arms. He has bitten me once and my para >>> once. He will also throw himself, bang his head into us or >>> try to, kick, hit and scratch. My hands look like I have >>> been attacked by a kitten from the scratch marks. HELP! I >>> am needing suggestions on what to do with this child. Any >>> child books, tips, etc. >>> >>> Thanks! >> > > Depending on the age of the child i would suggest > getting down on the childs level and explaining to him that if > he does not stop biting that he is going to have to sit on time > out. You also need to tell him that it is owies! If the child > gets frustrated with the new enviorment or the transition times > explain to him what is going to happen. if you have the same > schedule everyday i would suggest making a velcro story board so > he can take move his picture to the next activity picture on the > board. > Apsiring teacher

I see that you have written down some assessments you have observed for your biter that is great. I would suggestion that you sing a transition whenever you are ready to move from point A- B. This of coarse must be explained to the class on a daily basis and throughout the day until the children understand the new rule. this will not only set the pace of structure, it will also give that children a heads up that you are getting ready change the direction of their play. Furthermore, using a Count down method from 5 minutes, 4, 3, 2, and 1) will give that child time to wind down from his/her play. This can also be done by use of transition cards ( worn around your neck). I would also suggest that before you reach toward the child to take him by the hand,ask if it is okay that you hold his hand. No child likes to be handled abruptly. This will allow you to shadow the child and watch his behavior so he does not bit someone else. This will also give you the opportunity to model the proper behavior you would like to see. My third and last suggestion would be to continue to track the child's behavior break it up in 4 categoris- Concerns, Strengths, What has worked, What has not worked. After you have tracked all of your data under the necessary columns start brain storming on ideas to tackel the behavior. Example as follows: Concern: He has difficulties with transitioning- He Bites when we are trying to move him, etc.

Strengths: He works well independently

What has worked: Shawdowing him

What has not worked: Time out Removing the toys from his grip, etc.

This will allow you to pull the problem away from the child so you wont hold any anomosity toward him, and it will also give you a better plan of action to put into place. Good Luck! Your Well rounded Trainer

Mar 31, 2010

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