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When touch is a touchy subject

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Teachers clearly need to be aware of what types of touches the various children in their classrooms appreciate and which they don't.

My niece lives and works in the United Arab Emirates. She recently asked me to decide on a pre-school for her four-year old daughter who lives with us. In the first school I visited, the classroom was very attractive and well-equipped, and the teachers were friendly and helpful in answering my questions.

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