2006-06-07 06:48:41 · 4 answers · asked by SLL 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
Depends on why he's repeating. If it's laziness, you can afford to paint it negatively - "you have to do it over because you didn't do it the first time." Otherwise, stress that he is there to learn things he wasn't ready for the first time through.
2006-06-07 06:53:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like all 3 answers so far. When they're that young, making them think they're going to help will give them a sense of duty that will help them. However, if they're just not applying themselves, a dose of reality will do.
2006-06-08 12:59:55 · answer #2 · answered by elizabeth_ashley44 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is something you use as a positive,,, explain that you needed a little more time and you can help the new kids that come into 1st grade,,,,,
2006-06-07 06:52:04 · answer #3 · answered by cmhurley64 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when i kept mine back i told her " this teacher mrs.... is going to need help with the kids next year and she asked for you to stay and help her, so you get to do it all again and this time you will know it all" kid thought she was hot s**t because SHE was asked to help :)
2006-06-07 08:36:56 · answer #4 · answered by kayann01 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋