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How can you get a kid to like school or at least be ok with it??

knmommyknmommy
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DS does not like school.  He did not like his teacher last year and is worried that his 3rd grade teacher will be the same.  (he starts next week and we still don't know who the teacher is)  Nathan has a hard time in school, he has been in tears every night before bed worrying about this.  Luckily they have an open house the day before so I'll be with him when he first meets his teacher.   Any suggestions?  tia
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Re: How can you get a kid to like school or at least be ok with it??

  • DandelionMomDandelionMom
    Before school starts, I like to take the girls to the playground.? We talk a lot about all the exciting things they get to do next year (check your school's website to see if they mention the cool art projects and stuff they get to do).? Talk a lot about seeing their friends and all the fun social parts of going back to school.? Take him to pick out some cool school supplies.? Maybe read a fun back to school book with him?? Our bookstore has a whole display of them right now.? Maybe an Arthur book???
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  • krubkrub
    It sounds to me like this goes beyond a pep talk.  I'd talk to his teacher about his feelings and what s/he can help you do to make school a positive experience for him.  If he's struggling, perhaps he needs some additional help that the school can provide.  You are your child's advocate here, the school isn't going to jump in and offer help that you're not demanding, unfortunately.
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  • knmommyknmommy

    imagekrub:
    It sounds to me like this goes beyond a pep talk.  I'd talk to his teacher about his feelings and what s/he can help you do to make school a positive experience for him.  If he's struggling, perhaps he needs some additional help that the school can provide.  You are your child's advocate here, the school isn't going to jump in and offer help that you're not demanding, unfortunately.

    DS gets extra help, A LOT of it.  He is in speech, learning resource, OT and he see's a social worker.  They also have an aide that has been with him since kindergarten.  So yes, I have been my DS's advocate.  Thanks.

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  • xbrooklyngrlxbrooklyngrl
    Does he have some friends that will be in his grade? Maybe you can invite some over for a little party so he can get excited about being in school with his friends.
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  • knmommyknmommy
    thanks dandelion.  We've tried the school website, they have nothing.  He want's nothing to do with even picking out school supplies.  I may just have to take him to the bookstore and get him a back to school book. Although, he'll want nothing to do with that either.  I think him and I need a "back to school date"
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  • DandelionMomDandelionMom

    Hmm, I think there's an Arthur book about being worried about Mr. Ratburn as a teacher but it all turns out okay.   

    DD is already talking about what she wants in her school lunches -- maybe that would be a positive he can think about?  Seriously, junk food seems to get any kid excited.  :)

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  • krubkrub
    imageknmommy:

    imagekrub:
    It sounds to me like this goes beyond a pep talk.  I'd talk to his teacher about his feelings and what s/he can help you do to make school a positive experience for him.  If he's struggling, perhaps he needs some additional help that the school can provide.  You are your child's advocate here, the school isn't going to jump in and offer help that you're not demanding, unfortunately.

    DS gets extra help, A LOT of it.  He is in speech, learning resource, OT and he see's a social worker.  They also have an aide that has been with him since kindergarten.  So yes, I have been my DS's advocate.  Thanks.

    I didn't say you weren't, you just didn't mention any of that in your OP.  Maybe he needs different help or a different school?  DH had a learning disability and he just learned differently than how a traditional school taught him.  He didn't like school at all until he was in college and even then he tried to be done with it as fast as possible.  I would just keep talking to the teachers/principals and trying new things until something clicks.  So many schools today will not help unless you are the squeeky wheel.  Hopefully you will find something that works soon b/c, like you, it breaks my heart to see kids not like school.  They have to spend so much time there, they should at least enjoy some of it.

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