Originally Posted by
♥ms.pacman♥
Yesterday she came home from school upset bc in Music class, the kids each had to take turns singing and it was her turn to sing, she couldn't speak (obviously), and all the kids laughed at her
Though I give kudos to her for going to school every morning and not having a fit, she does put on a brave face through everything.
I think this piece definitely needs to be addressed. I would reach out to the teacher and find out more. Were the kids who laughed spoken to? What is the expectation in situations like these? I think that briefly pausing to see if she would like to participate IS appropriate and then moving on. Perhaps she could shake her head no? Would that work for her? Or is there a nonverbal que that she could agree to make? Then she is still participating and included but not forced to do something she cant. But the laughing must be stopped. I would have immediately stopped the class and sternly reminded them that we do not laugh at classmates. It is not kind etc.
dd1 10/05
dd2 11/09
and ... a mini poodle!