Helping My Niece Understand “The Knuckle Trick” After a Tough Day

Today, my niece came home from school in tears, asking about “The Knuckle Trick.” She was upset because her classmates teased her for not knowing what it was. I felt terrible seeing her so distressed, but I didn’t know the answer either. After some digging, I learned it’s a playful method kids use to count months on their knuckles: the raised knuckles represent months with 31 days (January, March, etc.), and the dips are for months with 30 days or fewer (February, April, etc.). It’s a simple trick, but the teasing really hurt her confidence. I explained it to her

gently, and we practiced together until she got the hang of it. Seeing her smile again warmed my heart. I also reminded her that it’s okay not to know everything and that her classmates shouldn’t have been unkind. Has anyone else dealt with their child being teased over something like this? I’d love some advice on building her resilience.