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Kindergarten Question
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My son is 5 and in kindergarten. His class held a student-led conference in which they have different stations where they show you everything they've been working on up until now.
Well when we went yesterday (after an argument about how he didnt even want to go) and as we visited each station, he wasnt excited about having to show us anything, and most often times pretended like he didnt how to do that activity (even though I know he does because Ive seen his work). His teacher says hes very bright and interactive in class but we couldnt get him interested in anything that was going on.
I hate to say this but It makes me feel like a bad parent. At home I'm always showing interest and getting excited when he does his homework or brings home a new project, so I just dont get why he froze up and didnt want to show his school work.
Maybe it was nerves or shyness ? I have no idea. Has anyone else had this happen?
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Re: Kindergarten Question
I think some kids feel weird having their parents in their "school world." Even though I help out in DD2's class at least once a week she still behaves differently when I'm there. I've been a regular class volunteer for 4 years in her classroom and she still thinks Mom=Home not school. Don't feel like a bad parent.
Wouldn't worry about it. The fact that you were there and the fact that you were interested in his works speaks wonders
Some boys express their interest in things differently as well. Whenever I go to school activites with my nephews and I want to see things they have accomplished, they act just the way you described but if I were to go to my DD's school and do the same thing, she would be showing off everything!
I think its completely normal for kids to act a little different with their parents around. They are more comfortable that way---and perhaps he is more comfortable with you there to withdrawl-- maybe he needed extra hugs/TLC while you were available (whereas if you were not there maybe he wouldn't feel that way). Its actually a compliment.
I know you wanted to see all his stuff/activities and its a let down that he didn't want to show them off. I agree that just showing up speaks volumes for your interest in your child and I gaurentee that the teacher can tell in other ways also.
Hugs!
I agree with the other posters. My kindergartner blushes when I walk in the classroom and gets really quiet. It clearly is very awkward having me in the classroom.
If I bring his younger (16 mo) brother, he tries to show him off to his friends. But me? He'd rather I left.
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