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In Practical Solutions to Practically Every Problem, Steffen Saifer observes, "Children who bite usually do so because they are frustrated or angry....  Some children bite because their language skills are not good enough to say what they want.  Teething can also be a cause of biting, but it is much less common.  Frustrations due to overcrowding... can lead to biting as well."  Saifer offers many prevention techniques including these...

• Make sure you have an ample supply of toys that are interesting to toddlers.
• Provide many ways for children to express their feelings and frustrations by providing toys to pound, nails to hammer, clay or Play-Doh to mold, sand and water play to experiment with, and bean bags to throw at a target.
• Provide ample time and space for gross-motor play outdoors.
• Provide a great deal of individual attention and affection.  Some children bite out of the frustration of feeling 'invisible.'

Find solutions quickly and easily! This updated classic offers hundreds of tested solutions for the tricky problems, questions, and concerns that are part of every early childhood teacher's day. New topics include:

• Working with English-language learners
• Helping children deal with traumatic life events
• Assessment and accountability
• Working with mixed-age groups
• Using computers in the classroom

Each chapter also includes an updated resource list, as well as a list of web-based resources. For beginning and experienced teachers alike, this "how-to" book on classroom management is like having your own counselor in the classroom.

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