In a group of twenty or more students, you will find all types of children. Each child is unique in his or her thinking and actions. Among the various personalities in each classroom, there are followers and leaders. Leaders are the children who tend to be the starters of events and conversations. Some of these children will be the leaders of positive actions and others will be the leaders of trouble actions. Leaders are usually contributors to both positive and negative peer pressure. Followers are usually never the cause of anything. However, they participate in everything. These children never begin … Continue reading →

In one of yesterday’s articles, I discussed the different types of personalities in a classroom. I described some of the actions from children who tend to be leaders and children who tend to followers. Followers are more susceptible to peer pressure. Some children are very concerned about trying to fit in a group. They are afraid to go against the crowd even if they have to go against heir own believes and values. These traits begin very early in a child’s life. Yesterday, I discussed how some children in my room would not make a lunch choice until they have … Continue reading →