I Love the Gift....Yeah Right!

All kids like to receive gifts, right!?!  We expect our kids to open a gift, smile and tell the person "thank you" for giving it to him/her.  We also assume that kids will model our behavior when opening a gift, right?  Well, today I observed a student opening a gift (which I know he liked) and then proceeding to shove it in his desk.  As discreetly as I could, I redirected him to turn and face the person who gave it to him and say thank you.  This is just another reminder that some students need specific instruction in things that we sometimes take for granted.  The "hidden curriculum" involves so many aspects of our daily lives.  Let's remember that the next time we see a student pouting at a birthday party or unhappy or uncomfortable while opening a gift!

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