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Is this preschool teacher talk for your sons a wholly terror?

bebemamabebemama member
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DS had his first 1/2 day of young 3's preschool today and the teacher told DH that he did pretty good but that he's very busy and needed a lot of redirecting. Eeek.  He didn't cry at all which I didn't think he would, but I wonder if he was kind of crazy.  DH said when he picked him up they were all sitting at a round table and he was participating but....
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Re: Is this preschool teacher talk for your sons a wholly terror?

  • Temp159135562506975Temp159135562506975 member
    it could be... might not be... ask the teacher if you are worried. Let her know that if he's causing problems you want to know so you can work on things at home, talk about how to behave in school, etc.  Give him some time, too- some kids take a while to get into the groove - and then end up being the best behaved in class.
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  • amazingkelamazingkel
    It may or may not be.  A lot of people coin my son as busy.  This kind of annoys me, because a. he is three, b. he is three, and c. he is three.  Of course he is going to be busy, and the more you give him the opportunity to get around and into things, the worse it will be.  I say give him some time.  He will adjust and get the rules.  It was a new exciting place for him, and he wants to explore it and get his bearings.  GL!!!
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  • Temp86398625009737Temp86398625009737
    as a former teacher, hate to say it but yes...the redirecting would be my concern
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  • bebemamabebemama member
    I put in a call.  I have something else to ask her and it can't hurt to ask how it went. My guess is he was testing and trying to learn the rules. Sometimes it takes him a bit.
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  • ceecee31ceecee31

    I used to teach Pre-K and while these were mostly 4 year olds who had a year or two experience in Head Start/daycare situations there were a few who'd never been before.  The first several weeks of school are dedicated to learning the routine.  Because this is your son's first time in school, you have to give him some time.  And don't worry, the teacher knows this, understands this, and will give him plenty of opportunities to get it right.  However...most 3 year olds can understand what a person means when they say "Let's all sit together on the reading rug" or "Please quiet down" and if the teacher had difficulty getting him to comply then that could be a source of contention if you don't get a handle on it right away. As you mentioned earlier, he's probably testing limits and seeing what he can get away with since this is a new situation.  Just have a talk with him and remind him of what the correct behavior is at school.  Let the teacher know that you and your husband are aware and that you guys are working on it at home.  (I LOVED it when my parents helped with an issue their child was having in class/school!) I'm sure you'll have some positive results soon!  GL! 

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  • jlw2505jlw2505 member
    It could be just what she said - he is a busy, active kid.  My odler DD is very busy and does not always sit very well but she listens and pays attention - sometimes she just has extra energy that she needs to get out (at home we sometimes tell her to jump up and down to get that extra energy taken care of and it works great).  Yesterday, my DD's Pre-K teacher told me that my DD has no fear!!!  They were playing in the big motor room where this a big climbing thing.
    Jenni Mom to DD#1 - 6-16-06 DD#2 - 3-13-08 
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  • BallSoxBallSox member

    I usually tell my parents in the beginning of the year that I expect a certain amount of busy and ornery due to the age.  That if it's ever to the point of being too excessive, worrisome or a major distraction, I will address it with them as such.  I also tell them not to judge too much based on how the room looks or how frazzled my hair is when they come to pick up because sometimes what appears to be mass chaos is actually normal activity flow for a room full of three year olds.  

     

    Image and video hosting by TinyPic Little Man (4 years old---holy cow)
    He's the single greatest thing I've done in my life and reminds me daily of how fun (and funny) life can be.  He's turned out pretty swell for having such a heartless and evil mother.  
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