In 2026 almost every classroom encounters children who may have difficult or unorthodox behaviors that can be difficult to manage, including biting or spitting. These situations can be difficult to deal with and even have you questioning your ability as a teacher. It’s hard to maintain your sense of calmness in situations like these. There is absolutely a difference between difficult behavior and age-appropriate behaviors, and understanding the difference is imperative. With the number of children, we are seeing with undiagnosed disabilities it is important for us all to have a working understanding of how-to setup a LRE (Least Restrictive Environment) setting for a child who may have some sort of special needs. The goal of a LRE environment is to allow a child with a disability to receive an appropriate education designed to meet his or her educational needs, alongside peers without disabilities. We will show practical ways to diffuse these behaviors and prevent them from happening in the future. Positive reinforcement is a must. A happy and successful child makes for a happy and successful classroom.
