What I do. By Mrs. G

I teach 5th graders so I use this approach. First I ask them if they need to use the bathroom or need to rest? Then I ask them what they would like to do. If they say they would like to go to the nurse I usually write a pass for them. If they say "I don't know" I tell them to rest for a little while and if they feel better.

For simple scrapes or cuts I have them wash it and I give them a bandaid. If something hurts, I will say "Make sure you tell your Mom when you get home." This usually satisfies them.

I try to use good judgement because I don't want to keep sick kids in the room, but we all have a couple of students who would make daily trips to the nurse if we let them.;)

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