Beatrice Nila is a fun-loving 4 year old preschooler. She is extremely talkative and super friendly like most girls her age. Her mom is a teacher at their local high school in their community. Each day as Mrs. Nila drops Beatrice off to school, they customarily say a little ritual to each other before Beatrice enters her building for school. Mrs. Nila notice Beatrice haven’t done it in about a week. She is curious as to why.
MRS. NILA:
How was your day Beatrice?
BEATRICE:
Okay, how was yours?
MRS. NILA:
I had a wonderful day! Your brothers told me the strangest thing last night. They said you haven’t been into their rooms to work their nerves all week. Why not?
BEATRICE: (Sadly)
Yeah, I know. I have a lot on my mind mom. Like lots!
MRS. NILA: (Chuckling)
I know something is going on in that little beautiful mind of yours. You don’t think I noticed that about my baby girl? What’s troubling you Beatrice? Brandon, Ben, and Brian sure do miss you coming into their rooms.
BEATRICE: (Smiling)
Thank you mom. I miss them too!
MRS. NILA:
Why have you been acting so distant from those who love you?
BEATRICE:
We got a new student in our class last week. She is very mean, mom! She always snatches toys from everybody. She throws toys at people too! She makes fun of my glasses and calls me names like nerd girl.
MRS. NILA: (Calmly)
Did you tell Mrs. Armstrong? I am going to send her an email. I will call her in the morning to make sure the bullying stops. What do you think the word nerd means?
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BEATRICE:
Yes, I told Mrs. Armstrong. She always separates Ana from all the other kids. I know nerd means that I am very smart. Ana use it in a negative way.
MRS. NILA:
Beatrice when you are around us at home how do you feel? Do you feel like there is good energy or bad energy? Yes, you are very smart. That is a good thing sweet heart. You can't make something like that negative. It is a good thing to be smart.
BEATRICE:
I feel good energy when I am at home; especially from dad. I just bat my eyelashes and dad gives me all the love and attention I want! I feel love from Brandon, Brian and Ben too. They put up with me because they love me. Mom, you are kind and nice to me always. I am blessed with your love!
MRS. NILA:
Yes, that is good Beatrice. When you go to school tomorrow separate yourself from the bad energy and play with those kids who have good energy, okay. You know we don’t hang out with mean people. Stay positive. You’re too sweet for negative people. If she comes up to you just walk away and go play with someone else. If anything happens, I mean anything, tell Mrs. Armstrong or an adult. I will definitely talk to your teacher about this.
BEATRICE:
Okay, thanks mom! You're the best mom ever!
It is a good morning. Beatrice creeps into her brothers’ rooms to wake them up with her loud sounds; getting on their nerves. Mrs. Nila drops Beatrice off to school. They say their morning ritual before Beatrice gets out of the car.
BEATRICE: (Smiling)
Mama, what is the role of your mouth for?
MRS. NILA: (Smiling)
To stain your cheeks with kisses this week! Have a good morning and day Nila!
BEATRICE: (Blowing a kiss)
Thanks mama! You have a good morning and day too! See you later.
School is over and Beatrice had a great day! Mrs. Nila picks up Beatrice and her teacher ask her to wait a few minutes while she watch her kids enter on the bus to go home. Mrs. Armstrong wants to talk to Mrs. Nila about Beatrice.
MRS. ARMSTRONG:
Hey Mrs. Nila, sorry I didn’t get a chance to call you back last night after speaking with you so briefly. You wouldn’t believe what happened today.
MRS. NILA:
No problem, thanks for responding to my text message. What happen? Is everything okay?
MRS. ARMSTRONG:
Yes, everything is fine! I just didn’t want to say this in front of Beatrice. As I stated last night, I often have to separate Ana from the other kids because of her behavior. She has a lot of issues that we are working on. Today, I didn’t have to do anything. We had our usual play time today. Beatrice had a toy she was playing with. Ana came over as I was observing and snatched the toy out of Beatrice hands. Then she called her a nerd girl. Beatrice looked Ana straight in her eyes and said “I DON’T NEED YOUR NEGATIVITY TODAY” and she walked away! Beatrice started playing with some of the other kids. The rest of the day went very well. Ana stayed away from Beatrice. It was so funny. I wish you could have seen it.
MRS. NILA: (Laughing)
Oh my goodness, good for her. We talked about that last night. I am so proud of her!
MRS. ARMSTRONG:
I am too! It seems like Beatrice set the tone in the room with her positive energy. A lot of the kids were afraid of little Ana but not anymore. Ana stopped acting like a bully. I pray it stays this way. I have to call Ana's mom as well. She will be pleased.
Positive energy can light up a room. Teach them early to snuggle up close with positive energy! :0)