It Is the First Day of School

question 45

Multiple Choice

It is the first day of school. Two children get into an argument over a basketball. Which of the following actions should the teacher pursue?

• A) Initiate conflict mediation with the children.
• B) Take the basketball away until tomorrow.
• C) Send the children to time-out.
• D) Use a logical consequence with the children.
• E) None of the above

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