Asking why is always a good first step By Melanie

If this behavior of standing and leaning over the desk is "all of a sudden" have you considered a physical cause? Is is possible that the child has perhaps been spanked, has an undiagnosed case of pinworms, or gastrointestinal pain?

It would be a shame to punish a child who is in physical distress, let alone add to his burden by punishing the entire class.

 

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