I dealt with this last year as a kindergarten teacher. It was a very smart child who finished early with her assignments early (correctly) and got bored easily so became social with anyone I put her by. I started to put her near a student that struggled and put them together. She became his "helper" and would tutor him. It helped me out a lot because I would ask her to explain it to him while I helped other students. She was a very gifted child. However, students who are a distraction and not helpful, I would put them near a student who did not like to get in trouble and enjoyed keeping to themselves. There is usually one of those children in every class and do not succumb to peer pressure as easily. I had a little girl who would refuse to engage with other students because she did not like to be called on at all, or had attention brought to her. If that doesn't help, it may be beneficial to talk to the parents and suggest that the student have his/her own table for a while. Then as you integrate them back into cluster tables, remind that child they can go back to their "island" if they don't stop distracting others.

I would make sure the student knows that you love that they can make friends are being kind, but also there is a time and place for socializing, and a time and place for learning.

Setting the rules and norms at the beginning of the year along with the consequences, might help with this. I would also send an email or send a letter home to the parents letting them know what is going on in class so they can help reinforce good behavior.

I would make this bundle of joy my little helper. I do not think you should punish someone's ability to be friendly. in fact, you should encourage it. yet, you should set them aside and ask them nicely It is ok to be friendly but they need to make sure some rules are to be followed. but making them your helper I think will be beneficial for both sides.

Before discipling the student, I would have a conversation with them. I would tell them that not all students can focus when having side conversations. I would express how even if it is well intentioned, it is harming the other students progress and ask them what we could do, to help them focus and stay on task. I would also remind them of any classroom rules that may be applicable to this scenario.

Have you tried taking the student aside and explaining to them that they are distracting to their peers. If that doesn't work maybe put them next to a student that is really quiet and doesn't seem to talk to anyone.

Going over the rules and procedures on a regular basis may help in this situation. Sometimes students need to be reminded of what is expected of them. You will always have students that are more outgoing than others and this is not a bad thing. Let the child know that but explain to them that there is a time for talking and a time for listening.

I would re-go over the classroom rules with students to ensure that they understand. With these students who can be considered ringleaders of bad behavior, consider separating them from the rest of the class if they seem to be talking too much. It seems like these students would be opposed to being separated from all peers altogether, so it may make them realize that if they want to continue being part of the class, they need to understand when the appropriate time is to talk.

I would re-go over the classroom rules with students to ensure that they understand. With these students who can be considered ringleaders of bad behavior, consider separating them from the rest of the class if they seem to be talking too much. It seems like these students would be opposed to being separated from all peers altogether, so it may make them realize that if they want to continue being part of the class, they need to understand when the appropriate time is to talk.

I would suggest writing a note home to the student's parents. Before this, however, I would talk to the student and let them know that although friend-making is an admirable quality, there is a time and a place for it.

I have dealt with this even in a preschool classroom. Often times it can be because they are bored. Once they are done with all of their work have them become a helper for either another student or you as the teacher. If they are not getting assignments done and just talking I would come up with a consequence of simply having assigned seating where they sit closest to your desk.

I don't see an issue with students being friendly and bond with each other however when it disrupts lectures and class times that can be a issue. I would calmly sit down with the student and just tell them that while getting to know your classmates is fine, there's a time to work and learn and there's a time to have fun. I would then ask them to not be as disruptive or distracting for others as it cuts back on the time that everyone gets to learn. If that didn't work you could possibly move towards like notes home to parent or a conference.

It is super difficult to maintain the healthy tensions between promoting students' social growth and keeping their focus on the task at hand. If you have not already, I would give the student a written notice that if they won't change their behavior that you will have to take further action.

I think it is great that students are capable of socializing with each other, regardless of their differences. Though, I do remind them that school is a place for learning. If these issues continue to happen, I would send a letter home to the parents, and separate the student on an island.

If they are academically doing well, I would sit them next to students who are struggling a bit more so that they help each other understand the work better. If they aren't getting work done, I would talk to them after class and let them know the importance of getting their work done to avoid getting a bad grade. If it continues, I would call their parent to let them know that their child likes to be too social (which isn't bad) but aren't getting any work done.

I dont see this as a negative thing. This is a gift but i understand the classroom aspect of it. I would speak to them in private.

Warn the student that if they do not stop talking and distracting other students you will have to seat them individually. If they do not limit the talking then make an "island" seat where they sit by themselves.

I wouldn’t say you need to begin a disciplinary plan, but i think the best course of action would be to review your policies and procedures with this student.

I would advice to establish explicit standards for classroom behavior, offer controlled social opportunities, and reinforce positive behavior to address the student's tendency to become a distraction. Try different seating arrangements and work with support staff to create a customized assistance plan that targets the underlying causes of the behavior and is regularly monitored and updated on progress.

This one is so hard because you love that the student makes friends easily, and also is willing to be friends with everyone in the classroom. This is something that usually does not happen so it is great when it does but very tough for when its a distraction. Keeping them at the front of the classroom is a great start, and I would find an incentive plan to keep them focused.