Tease Monster (Building Relatiionships)

Is there teasing going on in your classroom, home, or neighborhood? Or is it bullying? How can you tell the difference and know how to help youngsters who are upset or hurt by unwanted comments? Tease Monster explains it all in words and pictures for K through 6 grade students. Kids learn why some teasing can have a negative bite if it's meant to be hurtful and cause embarrassment. But they also learn why teasing can be friendly and nice if it tries to make someone feel better and is not done out of spite. Understanding the difference can help develop friendship skills and advance social emotional learning.