The Class Clown

Behavior: Specific attitudes and actions of this child at home and/or at school.

• Continually disrupts class with wisecracks.
  
  
• Will do or say anything to be in the spotlight.
  
  
• Doesn't know when to stop.
  
  
• Has a smart aleck response for everything that happens.
  
  
• May even enjoy the attention of being reprimanded.
  
  
• Actually quite funny at times. This is a reality a teacher cannot overlook.
  
  
• May be either a very bright or a very poor student.
  
  
• Won't quit until he/she gets attention. Behavior cannot be ignored.
  
  
• May be popular and gregarious.
  
  
• Physically and mentally active.
  
  
• Usually, emotionally immature.
  
  
• Bothers other students-touching, grabbing, etc.
  
  
• Not really a leader; may actually be a loner.
  
  
• Too busy clowning to get work done in class.
  
  
• Very peer conscious.
  
  
• Clowns to cover up for poor performance.
  
  
• May be hyperactive.
  
  
• Tries not to be serious-makes a joke out of everything.
  
  
• Very insecure.
  
  
• Often unprepared; doesn't bring books or supplies to class.