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Help Do Not Know What to Do Kindergartner Having Trouble in School?
Asked by J.S. from Boise
on January 21, 2009
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my 5 year old just started kindergarden the first meeting i had with his teacher she said he was having trouble focusing and following directions and now she says he i...
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- My kindergartener's least favorite activity is handwriting, and I've been told that's pretty normal. But it's also one of the most important things for him to learn si...
- I had a very similar issue with my first. It was only later that I could look back and see the situation clearly. HE IS A KINDERGARTNER - HE IS 5 -THAT'S WHAT THEY D...
- This is just my opinion... The teacher should work with you in person on ways to solve the issues. Not by letter. The teacher should not exclude him in any way. It sou...
Daughter Won't Behave in Pre-school
Asked by C.H. from Canton
on April 17, 2012
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I have a 4 year old daughter who has been getting into trouble every time she goes to pre-school. At first it just started with the teacher telling us that she had a ...
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- Perhaps you can discuss the technique you use at home that is effective with the Pre-K teacher? But, what's up with the screaming? Where did she learn that from? Is...
- I think in the instance of the pushing, the teachers should be re-directing her when that happens, and reinforcing empathy. They should be looking at what happened jus...
- She sounds like a 4 year old acting like a 4 year old, no need for meds! I'm assuming that several other kids in class have the same behaviors. really, I have taugh...
New School for "Slow-to-make-friends" Child
Asked by R.M. from Los Angeles
on October 3, 2011
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My children were at one school in our district just because my mom was teaching there. She was transferred to another school (way too far for them to go to) so I woul...
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- Are there children your sons age in the neighborhood? Maybe he could meet some of them before school begins. Do you know any of the adults with children that are y...
- Hello, I worked in elementary education for many years. When we would have a new student, we would buddy them up with someone who we knew would be a positive influen...
- i would wait until the new year starts. it was always weird when the new kid showed up in the middle of the year or even just randomly. if he already has a hard time m...
3.5 Years Old and Peer Play Issues -- How Can School Help?
Asked by E.F. from Los Angeles
on November 17, 2009
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Moms,
I have a 3 and a half year old daughter who is sweet, funny, and very smart. She speaks in full sentences since the age of 2 in three different languages (we h...
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- Hi E, It sounds as if the school really isn't giving you much help here. My first question, though, is whether your daughter's shyness is a problem for her, as we...
- Take her to a different preschool. There are 13 years of primary education to teach her academics. Toddlers need to be nurtured. My guess is there's nothing wrong with...
- It's her personality, not a "problem!" Honestly, your daughter is still young - start looking for a preschool that is better suited to her personality. While you may...
Need Ideas for Disciplining Kids in Sunday School Class
Asked by M.D. from Dallas
on August 19, 2007
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Hey all you mamas who teach Sunday school (or work in daycares or similar environments) - how do you teach respect and discipline kids in this situation? My husband a...
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- Martha, I know where you are coming from. I have taught Sunday School for 11 years. We have a Preschool and a Children's Minister, they are the one's that should be...
- Hard situation to be in. I am still learning new methods of teaching. I have a Day Care. The children are misbehaving because the parents are not teaching them and tha...
- I have taught the 17 year old class, the 3 year old class, and am currently teaching the 6-7 year olds. We never had any kind of preogress report, but I would call ...
My 3 1/2 Yr Old Doesn't Want to Stay in School Anymore.
Asked by E.G. from El Paso
on September 28, 2006
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My 3 yr old boy was loving school, but this week everytime I drop him off he starts crying and says he doesn't want to stay. I have tryed to ask him the reason and de...
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- OKAY... first of all.... in my humble opinion if you are here to judge others... go away! Second of all... can anyone else attest to this?? On the first day of kin...
- First of all I want to say, I know everyone is entitled to thier own opinions, but geez, I can't believe the nerve of some people. I could not disagree anymore with t...
- Hello E., My name is S. I have a 2 1/2 yr old little girl.We had the same problem with the child care in church. She was so in love with it an one sun...
Seeking Advice on Public vs Private School Decision
Asked by D.Q. from Chicago
on January 31, 2009
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I live in Edison Park very close to two Catholic schools: 1) St Juliana and 2) St Paul of Cross. I also live close to Ebinger public grammar school. I have been tryig...
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- I have 2 kids in Catholic school and I just pulled one out and he is now in public school. Each school has its own pros and cons. The Catholic school is good for d...
- Ok- I am a mom with 2 kids in Catholic school in Sycamore IL. Now that being said, I am a product of the CPS system myself and I would not recommend that public school...
- My older 3 kids went to catholic school and the youngest one born when others were already in jr high went to public school. I can tell you some things are the same. ...
Kicked Out of Preschool... How Hard Will It Be to Find a New School?
Asked by N.G. from San Francisco
on March 20, 2007
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Hi there... I am just devastated. Last Monday, my son's preschool teacher left a message on our answering machine to request that both my husband and I meet with her t...
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- I'm sorry you are going through this. There are child cares out there that specialize in children with behavior issues. Your on the right track to have your son eval...
- My first thought is that Montessori was NOT working for him because he has developed these behaviors, and you need to find a new school for him PRONTO because his old ...
- Montessori schools are extremely strict with little room for error, on anyones part. Other types of schools offer more fun! He may be fine in a different type of plac...
7 Year Old Son with Behavior Problems in School
Asked by T.P. from Honolulu
on February 19, 2010
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My son is 7 years old, and a twin the other half is a girl. They are total opposites in everything down to their behavior. My son has ahd problems in school from k-1. ...
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- Since I am not there, I can't make a judgement call on what behavior the teacher is seeing, but I do know that any teacher that would tell a young child that there is ...
- Hello, It sounds like the problem is not so much with your son as it is with the teacher. I observed a teacher who was very much like your son's. I had had two gran...
- T., I hear you. I see this a lot in my practice. I work with families just like yours. Here is what one of my moms said recently: Kim, Mother of Amber, 6, Garrett, 1...
11 Year Old Son Behavior Problems at School
Asked by L.H. from Boston
on March 24, 2009
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Hi all. My son has gotten in trouble at school for passing sexually explicit notes to a friend. To be honest when the principal called and read me the note I couldn't ...
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- Hi L., Have you considered making an appointment with a specialist who deals with this sort of issue all the time? If you are open to this, I will send you the name ...
- I like what Judi Z said. He's probably punishing himself enough, knowing that both you and his principal know the content of the note. I suspect going to a specialist ...
- Hi, The sex talk is long overdue. I think that his sexually explicit letter is actually just a sign that he needs some answers fast. A great book that is available o...
