He's in Kindergarten and he has been moved to 3 different tables b/c he won't stop talking in class. Sometimes he doesnt even finish his assignments b/c he is too busy talking. He's always been a talker, even at home we have to tell him "it's quiet time, no talking for 15 minutes" to get him to be quiet. What are some tactics I get do to get him to understand that there are rules he HAS to follow in class?
2007-01-31 08:07:41 · 7 answers · asked by amyvnsn 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
Well, we have taught him about listening more, but the other day I asked him if he knew what "listen" meant. He said no. So I explained to him that listening is two things: Hearing what your teacher wants you to do AND doing it. I explained that there is a time for everything under the sun and while he is in class it's time to listen to your teacher and follow class rules. I gave examples of me driving what would happen if I 'broke the rules' and ran a red light, what would happen? To try to get him to understand the importance of rules and WHY we have to follow them. I am hoping that this will help him. Thanks for your support for those that made a real comment that tried to help my situation.
2007-02-02 08:23:55 · update #1
That's funny because I used to be the same way when I was his age. My mom even bought me a cork as a joke when I wouldn't stop talking at the store. I think I still have it...
...anyways, sit him down and have a talk with him. Make sure you do all the talking and if he tries to interrupt you, tell him to raise his hand. Do you see where I am going with this now? The basic point is to get him used to the norm that he shouldn't talk when other people are talking and that if he wants to talk aloud, then he should raise his hand to speak.
I know what you're thinking, "He doesn't have a problem with speaking out of turn, just speaking when he needs to be quiet". I understand what you mean I just want you educate him on waiting to speak and letting others speak. It's kind of like potty training except not quite as dirty on both ends of the spectrum.
If you can, would you please put a few more details up. It will help in aiding you more effectively.
I hope I could be of some help to you.
2007-01-31 08:36:28 · answer #1 · answered by nmk9543 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I dont have this problem with my daughterbecause she is so quiet and likes to follow the rules in class.You could take away hisprivileges at home if you learn that he has moved to another table. Try practicing listening skill on him at home.You are not going to change his talkative nature because that is the way he is.Tellhim that his talking affects other kids at the table because some children like to get on with their work.That one day the teacher might decide to keep the class inat lunch so the kids can finish their work .It has happened. with some classes that I know of.Good luck.
2007-01-31 09:27:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter does not stop talking at home. From the minute she wakes up until she passes out (sometimes she even talks in her sleep).
When she started kindergarten we had a long talk about the "time out chair" at school. I told her if she has to sit in that chair, she will miss out on what the other children were doing - everyone will be having fun except her. She did not like that at all. I haven't had a problem in school. BUT -
at home she just keeps talking and talking and talking......
I hope she never shuts up - because thats when I'll worry!
Enjoy him!
2007-01-31 08:20:02 · answer #3 · answered by Only Me 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Boy oh Boy does this one sound so familar to me. I had this same issue with my daughter last year. The teacher had to move her almost every week to a different table. I would say to just sit him down and tell him that he needs to be quiet in class so the teacher can teach him the stuff he needs to learn.
I told my daughter that if she keeps getting into trouble with her teacher she will have to go to the principals office. I hated to scare her but it worked. Now she is in 1st grade and it not talking in class like she did last year.
Good luck with it I know its hard.
2007-01-31 08:12:56 · answer #4 · answered by blondie21_97504 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didn't disobey at school because I knew that I would be in big trouble when I got home, if my parents found out! Make sure that your son realizes that any trouble at school is bigger trouble at home! He has to learn to respect his teacher and do as he or she says! If he can't do that, then privledges should be lost at home, until the teacher reports improvement!
2007-01-31 08:15:55 · answer #5 · answered by Sharon 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe he talks in class because he's told to be quiet at home.
2007-01-31 08:11:32 · answer #6 · answered by CelebrateMeHome 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Smack dat ***** upside the head!
2007-01-31 09:07:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋