My son is now in first grade. In Kindergarten, he was always in trouble for talking. Today, I received a phone call from his first grade teacher - he's gone from being in trouble for talking to kids to talking to himself and kids. He's a very good boy and the only problem he has in school is talking. I've tried reward charts, talking to him, etc. Any suggestions?
2007-01-31 09:17:05 · 20 answers · asked by jennifer74781 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
Mine now 8yrs and a third-grader hads struggled with talking too. His doing better this year so it just took time for us. I got reports from teachers that mine would actually get up and walk around the room as well. I don't know enough backround on your child to say much but I can tell you what has worked for us. I found that for mine and I got alot of ideas from Dawna Markova's book Smart Parenting Revolution, that first you are not doing anything wrong. Your child is expressing himself. The excessive talking may be a sign of a little anxiety. Try walking him to and from class. Lots of hugs for no reason. Visit his classroom unannouced and stay for lunch. Try one on one time, like in the car to just let him talk and talk even if you lose track of what he is saying. Tempature can be a factor too, sometimes kids are more chatty when they are cold (Dress in light layers that can be removed if to warm). Also know that what seems like a problem now could be his greatest asset later in life. Your son has a wonderful gift and if he is like mine he will have some teachers that don't see it and others that totally get it and will help him use his gift. Good Luck and hang in there.
2007-01-31 09:37:43 · answer #1 · answered by amanda_momof3 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
As funny as some of the answers were I have experience with this..I have a son that is in first grade that gets in trouble all the time for talking. I think that it is something that SOME kids go through. He is my youngest and is the only one like this. Like yourself I have tried everything from grounding to bribing..I have just decided to let him be. If you son is a good boy and does not start any trouble then just look forward to a new year and hoping that he will grow out of it.
2007-01-31 21:53:58 · answer #2 · answered by Maybe I am a smartass..so what 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was younger, I got in trouble for the same thing. My problem was that I got done with my work before all the other kids and I automatically started talking to other kids. My mom and all my teachers from first grade on agreed that I would have extra work to do to keep me quiet for the remainder of the period/class. I would ask his teacher if he is finishing early and if the work seems too easy for him.
I hope this helps, it helped me get through school and for the most part I was quiet.
2007-01-31 17:33:49 · answer #3 · answered by A.J. 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Many people like to jump on the A.D.D. or hyperactivity bandwagon.
Maybe he is bored. He could need more stimulation. (he has done the work / already knows it) Find out about gifted student testing.
Or he could be looking for attention. He seems to be getting al lot of it when he "acts up". Does he think he is funny when he does this, do the other children laugh when he demonstrates this behaviour (they could be "feeding it")
It could be many things, nerves, believe it or not a hearing problem.
If it continues ask a guidance counsellor or doctor about it.
It could be something simple to something he cannot help.
2007-01-31 18:19:36 · answer #4 · answered by Jojo 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
some kids just always talk. it isn't such a serious offense-- not like violence or talking back.
i say, he could be doing something way worse, and so i would not worry about it so much.
i know, it sounds so awful... but it is just talking... in this day and age... he will most likely grow out of it and get tired of the teacher yelling at him for it...
2007-01-31 17:23:45 · answer #5 · answered by christy 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
We had thi sproblem with our son. Often at a young age it can be just "thinking out loud", rather than talking to yourself.
Working with his teacher, we went for the direct "Ok, shut up " approach. He doesn't need to see a psychologist, just needs to learn.
2007-01-31 17:25:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Try getting him to spend some quite time , with incentives not to talk for say five minutes at a time ?
2007-01-31 17:57:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Is there any chance that he may have a mild case of hyperactivity? My oldest nephew is ADHD, and he talks constantly if he doesn't take his medication. In fact, that's one way that my sister knows when he hasn't been compliant with the meds.
You might consider taking him to the doctor and having him checked out.
2007-01-31 17:26:35 · answer #8 · answered by Wolfeblayde 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
KEEP HIM BUSY WITH TASK AND MAKE SURE THEY TAKE A WHILE TO DO
ALSO MAKE HIM WRITE EVERYTIME HE MAKES A MISTAKE IN TALKING AND KEEP BUSY SO HE CAN'T GET TIEM TO PLAY
ALSO BUY HIM A RECORD TO HIM SELF AND ASK HIM TO EXPLAIN
BUY A VCR OR CAMERA FOR HIM TO ACT THE PROBLEM
2007-01-31 17:23:36 · answer #9 · answered by animal 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You could try time out. Tell her if he con't to get into trouble at school that when he gets home he will have to sit in time out. Let him know that his behavior at school will be punishable there and at home.
2007-01-31 17:22:13 · answer #10 · answered by awoman8559 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋