is her first experience with school, no pre-school. What kind of problems did you experience and what was the outcome? She is a very smart little girl but has trouble with doing things in class, writing on chalkboard in marker, being scared to flush toilet, always running up to teacher saying hi and interupting. Any help would be greatly appreicated.
2006-09-08 02:48:42 · 9 answers · asked by luckylindy0 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
This sounds like pretty typical kindergarten behavior. All children need to learn the rules, expectations, and routine of a new situation. Give your daughter time and be a partner with your daughter's teacher. If your daughter is having behavioral problems, the teacher will want to develop a plan to encourage appropriate behavior and will need your help in being consistent at home. My mom taught kindergarten and first grade for 30 years. It always took the early part of the school year to teach the children the rules of the classroom and get everyone on a routine. If your daughter's teacher has spoken to you about these issues already yet hasn't come up with a proposed solution, then make an appointment with her/him to talk about what you can do to help. It sounds like your daughter may be a little spontaneous in her personality and needs some gentle guidance in making good choices.
Kindergarten can be difficult for children in many different ways. My youngest daughter was exceptionally shy and kindergarten was difficult for her. We worked on making her more comfortable and knowledgeable with her surroundings and the rules and she was doing much better by Christmas break.
2006-09-08 03:09:15 · answer #1 · answered by sevenofus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't have a 5-year old, but I do think you should talk to her teacher about the problems. The toilet thing is normal...my little cousin always used to do that..just start taking her to the mall, library, grocery store, etc. and make her flush the toilet without running away..she will get used to it...she is probably not actually scared, just thinks it's cute or fun to run away. I'm sure you've explained to her that she can't interrupt during class or write on the chalkboard in marker, but maybe the teacher will have to discipline her harder and even embarrass her a little bit to get it through her head. anyway good luck...this is a tough one, but there are a lot of moms out there with similar and much worse behavior problems, trust me!...at least you are wiling to try and fix it!
2006-09-08 02:57:28 · answer #2 · answered by Trisha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she is "normal" in every other respect of her behavior(at home and with friends, etc) then I would think it is just her adjusting. The school year just started...this is her first time "out" there without you, maybe.
I was afraid of kindergarten when I was young--terrified actually but got over it.
A little bit of discipline and a good talking to at home should do the trick if she can understand that the behavior is disruptive to everyone.
If she can't then she has had a problem for awhile(not from school) or you haven't been the parent that she needs. Kids need boundaries.
I would assure her it's all ok and ok to be nervous about school etc but explain and reinforce the behavior you expect from her.
2006-09-08 02:59:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My grandson was very different in school than we thought he would be. He is 4, started pre school.
At home he is non stop, always talks, runs around, very hyper.
At school, he is scared. Cries a lot, don't want to go play or eat lunch.
Won't even ride the bus.
BUT, after about 2 weeks he is fine. We thought he would never make it.
Just wanted to say a new setting is upsetting to some children. She should be fine after seeing how the other kids do things.
If she doesn't get ok, you can look into it further.
2006-09-08 11:08:05 · answer #4 · answered by jdeekdee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your little dear will be just fine. Let her teacher
handle it. She'll see other kids flush the toilet
and she'll see their reaction. Let her teacher
instruct your 5 y.o. when is a good time to say
hello. I am an assistant.I've worked with all ages.
All it takes is time and your sweetheart will make
friends and learning all kinds of things. Relax!
Your child is fine. Just get your fridge ready
for all kind of artwork. lol
2006-09-08 06:55:09 · answer #5 · answered by Precious Gem 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter had a horrible experience. She started having nightmares, wetting the bed, and got sick (vomiting). She now is in her second year at a private school, and she LOVES it.
I can't offer any other help than that. Maybe she needs more personal attention at school. If you take her to her pediatrician, they will send you to a physcologist. That didn't help my daughter and it only frustrated me, it wasn't helping. That isn't the answer to everything!
2006-09-08 03:00:18 · answer #6 · answered by Mega 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would keep trying to talk to her and explain what is acceptable behavior and what is not. There should be measured discussions about punishment to expect when you misbehave. Look at Dr. James Dobson and his "Focus on the Family" website. LOTS of good advice there!
2006-09-08 02:55:37 · answer #7 · answered by Mike R 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my son went through that she do all right in a couple of weeks thy expect to much from these children she only five give her a break
2006-09-08 03:17:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give her some time to learn the routine.
2006-09-08 02:55:01 · answer #9 · answered by phoephus 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋