Honestly, I didn't want to jump the gun, but with the behaviors you described, I truly feel like there is something more going on. Something that traditional redirection and distraction may not work for. I also don't think negative reinforcement would be good. I don't want to throw out the big A word, but I would highly suggest talking to his parents and seeing if this is going on at home. I seriously couldn't believe this is only at daycare and I know I'm not a professional but my first thought would be some type of SPD or ASD. I love the suggestion to give him healthy ways he can enact these behaviors in the meantime, things he can peel and take apart and whatnot.

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