Case
Toys in Class

Popular toys have always found their way to school. The student's admiration for his peers envying him/her is always the reason behind the defiance of the "No toys allowed from home" rule. How should this be handled? Confiscate? Call Parent? or have the student put it into their backpack? Remember, not to forget the rule violation.

Posted on: 04/11/22 | Views: 251
Solution #1
This is an issue where feelings usually get hurt because they want to show off their new toy. I have allowed the student to talk about their new toy to the class when we do morning gatherings. The student gets it out of his system and is asked to store the toy in their backpack. It is reiterated that toys are not allowed in the classroom, but this was a special occasion. Then move on...
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Solution #2
When this happens in my classroom, I give them two warnings. "Put it away in your backpack, and if I have to ask for it to be out away again, I am going to take it, and you can have it back at the end of the day." If it becomes a reoccurring problem, I will send a note home or send a text/email to the parent of the student.
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Solution #3
I think the student should first be asked to place the toys into his backpack. If the student does not respond, he/she should be asked to give you the toy to hold until the end of the school day. If the student still does not respond, the toy will be confiscated and need to be picked up by the parents from the school. If this sort of behavior continues or reoccurs, I would call the parents to inform them of their child's behavior.
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Solution #4
Yes. Confiscate and give back at the end of the day. If out again, confiscate and contact parent to pick up the toy.
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Solution #5
If the student cannot handle keeping the toy in their backpack, hold the toy for them until the end of the day. If this happens more than once, hand the toy directly to the parent after school and gently explain the situation.
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Solution #6
First occurrence is a warning. Tell them to put it in their backpack and not take it out or bring it back. Second occurrence confiscate it and send home a note telling parents to make sure there are no toys in their backpack. Third, confiscate again and don’t give back until parent reaches back out and stress the importance of no toys at school
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Solution #7
I would remind the students that toys from home are not allowed in class. Try maybe explaining to the child that their toy could get lost, stolen, or damaged and that it should remain in their bag until the end of the day. If the student continues to bring their toys I would reach out to the parent or guardian.
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Solution #8
I would implement a time for show-and-tell once a week if possible. This way, students are directed towards a time that they ARE allowed to show their toy vs not giving them a chance at all.
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Solution #9
If a student has a toy that has become a cause of conflict or distraction first you should warn them to put it away or you will have to take it. If you have an issue again then you should take the toy for the day and make the parents aware that it was an issue and you had to take it.
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Solution #10
Historically, popular toys have made their way to classrooms. The rule that "No toys allowed from home" is constantly broken since the student is proud of how his or her friends are envious of him or her. What should be done about this? Confiscate? Make a call to your parents? or instruct the student to place it in their bag? Do not overlook the rule violation.
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Solution #11
Toys should be left in their backpacks during the school day. The only time they should have them out is before or after the school day.
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Solution #12
Ask students to put it back at first. If you see it again, confiscate it and call the parents.
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Solution #13
I think a good classroom rule should be no toys allowed unless at recess. If a student brings a toy from home and brings it into the classroom, give them a warning and have them put it in their backpack. If the issue continues, confiscate the toy until the end of the day. If at recess it becomes a problem, confiscate the toy until the end of the day and then have a talk with the student or with the class to remind them of the expectations during school and of bringing items from home.
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Solution #14
I would allow students to have a specific time of the day to play and show off their toys, however if this is one class period I may be more strict and not allow toys during the instruction time.
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Solution #15
I suggest having a strict no toys policy. It can easily be handled by explaining to parents that this undermines educational routines.

I agree with this because toys can become a distraction, therefore prohibiting the students learning.

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Solution #16
I think the student should have to put it in their backpack or it's getting confiscated for the day. Either way, the parents should be made aware of the rule they're violating and that it is causing disruptions in your class.
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Solution #17
I believe that taking the toy away and handing it back to the student at the end of the day to take it home, and leave it at home, will get the point across to the student that they are not allowed to bring toys from home. Allowing them to discuss with the rest of the classroom that they have the new toy, during a down time, would allow the student to show off their new toy without actually showing it off.
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Solution #18
I think toys in class should be handled by having the student place the toy in their backpack and send a message or phone call to the parents to let them know. I would also have a conversation with the student and explain why they could not bring toys to school so they understand why the rule is in place.
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Solution #19
I think depending on when they tend to try to talk about their toy would be my way of handling the situation. If it is the first time I would give a verbal warning to tell the student to put it up, if it continues I would then confiscate it.
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Solution #20
I think that a notice needs to be sent out to parents because the toys are coming from home. If they find their way into the school, I would ask students to either keep them in their book bag or with myself until the end of the day so that they aren't a distraction
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Solution #21
The school I was interning at would have Friday's be the day that the students could bring their own toys and bring them out during outside time and sometimes at the end of the day. This would be something that you might need to discuss with your school admissions but I think it allowed students that "fun" Friday and get out their need to bring toys. They also would only be allowed to have "fun" Friday if they earned it during the week! This was decided by the teachers who earned and who did not.
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Solution #22
Ask student to put toy in backpack, if problem persists then confiscate and talk to parent.
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Solution #23
have student put it away, if they take it out again then conficate it and call parent.
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Solution #24
I've had this issue in my class and we usually have the student keep the toy in their backpack. Towards the end of the day when less students are there, if they seem calm we sometimes let them take the toy out to play
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Solution #25
I believe the student (depending on the age) can have one or two chances to be corrected by being asked to put the toy bin their backpack. After that, the toy should be confiscated and parents should be contacted.
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