I had a boy in Newington who was a hellion. Kind of a Huck Finn type of personality.
He irritated his teachers. He should have been outside skinning his knees and climbing trees, rather than be in classroom.
I advocated for him, with the principal, for weeks upon weeks to work out a individualized program, where he could come to my classroom and work on projects.
[In other words, teacher could send him away to me, when she couldn’t stand him anymore]. The principal got tired of me being a squeaky hinge., and relented. Kid’s parents were on board too.
Huck Finn kid is my classroom....I run out to use the restroom...leaving Huck alone.
Huck finds a wig in a carton we were going to use to make a scarecrow. Huck jumps on the tables [wig on], leaping from one table to another....and guess who walks by....the principal. Poor Huck & I got a stern talking to....but fortunately, life went on.
I don’t care if your child is a genius, Huckster or low functioning. Any child benefits from extra attention.
[I don’t care if your child is a genius, Huckster or low functioning. Any child benefits from extra attention.]