Think about it!
Have you ever been nervous to raise your hand, or read a word aloud, because you thought someone might laugh or make fun of you?
Have you ever been nervous to raise your hand, or read a word aloud, because you thought someone might laugh or make fun of you?
Students' Advice:
1. "Just be confident in your answer! Don't worry about whether you're right or wrong."
2. "Try to ignore the person. Pretend no one is there."
3. "Tell the teacher, in private, that someone is bothering you."
4. "Remember that maybe that person has been laughed
at before. They could be laughing at you, because it makes them feel better."
Teacher's Advice:
Ms. R - Remember that the person who laughed has feelings too, and it is possible that this person does not realize they've hurt your feelings! So, first try talking to them at recess or lunch. Approach them in a kind way and use an "I feel" statement like this one:
I feel upset/sad when you laugh or say things when I guess an answer wrong, because it makes me feel embarrassed when I'm trying my best in class.
Using an "I feel" statement helps the other person understand why your feelings were hurt, without making them feel like they're being attacked. Remember, just fill in the blanks: I feel ________ when you ___________, because __________.
IMPORTANT: Never to use hurtful words about the other person in your "I feel statement". Only include facts about what the person did, and how it affected you/made you feel!
If this behavior continues after talking with the person, talk to your teacher!
1. "Just be confident in your answer! Don't worry about whether you're right or wrong."
2. "Try to ignore the person. Pretend no one is there."
3. "Tell the teacher, in private, that someone is bothering you."
4. "Remember that maybe that person has been laughed
at before. They could be laughing at you, because it makes them feel better."
Teacher's Advice:
Ms. R - Remember that the person who laughed has feelings too, and it is possible that this person does not realize they've hurt your feelings! So, first try talking to them at recess or lunch. Approach them in a kind way and use an "I feel" statement like this one:
I feel upset/sad when you laugh or say things when I guess an answer wrong, because it makes me feel embarrassed when I'm trying my best in class.
Using an "I feel" statement helps the other person understand why your feelings were hurt, without making them feel like they're being attacked. Remember, just fill in the blanks: I feel ________ when you ___________, because __________.
IMPORTANT: Never to use hurtful words about the other person in your "I feel statement". Only include facts about what the person did, and how it affected you/made you feel!
If this behavior continues after talking with the person, talk to your teacher!