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Parents of Preschoolers, Preschool Teachers, Anyone who knows a preschooler

CandaceLeighCandaceLeigh member
in November 2012 Moms

QM I didn't post this on the preschool board, but maybe I will laterlater.

 

Okay, so my oldest (2.5) goes to preschool twice a week at our church's preschool. I enrolled her mainly for the social aspects.

Since the beginning of the year, naps have been a problem. DD is a great napper at home (2.5- 3.5) hours daily. I have asked repeatedly throughout the year that if she is having trouble going to sleep, for them to please call me and I will come get her. They have never called. Instead Iget a note in her folder. On Tuesday nights we have small group until 9, so she doesn't get to bed until after 9:30 (bedtime is normally 8). You can see how this is problematic. <-- This is my real issue, but plays into the other.

Last Thursday I go to pick her up and she's screaming. Her teachers are laughing at her and tell me that she got some devastating news. She didn't get to pick from the Thursday Treasure Box because she had trouble listening earlier in the day. Oh and she didn't nap. Later that night, she kept asking me if she could pick a treat. When I asked her why she wasn't allowed to pick, all she would say was "I was bad."

Here's my question. Do you think that she or any two year old has the capacity to understand that she didn't get to pick a prize because she had trouble listening several hours before and that her friends were being allowed to pick because they did follow instructions? I guess I just wonder if she really got the point of why she didn't get to pick or if she just thinks she was bad? PS she's never been allowed to pick a prize and they've been doing this since Valentine's day. 



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  • CandaceLeighCandaceLeigh member
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    I'd be infuriated!  I'm sorry mama, it really sucks see your LO sad.  I definitely don't think that



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  • CandaceLeighCandaceLeigh member

    imagesugar2515:
    Kindergarten teacher here. No, I don't think she's old enough to understand why she didn't get a prize. Honestly


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  • CandaceLeighCandaceLeigh member

    imagesugar2515:
    Also, I hope this doesn't sound judgmental or bossy, bc that's not how I mean it at all, but I kinda agree with the


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  • CandaceLeighCandaceLeigh member
    imagesugar2515:
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    imageCandaceLeigh:

    QM I didn't post this on the preschool board, but maybe I will laterlater.

     

    Okay, so my oldest

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  • CrazyLife3CrazyLife3 member
    I am confused, is this a preschool class? She seems young for preschool. At this age I think it should be more play-oriented learning. My three and a half year old is just now ready for a preschool setting. I think a too rigid schedule may be hard for a 2
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  • CandaceLeighCandaceLeigh member

    Your second and third paragraphs hit the nail on the head for me. If she cannot verbalize why she isn't getting a prize, then the entire concept is lost. I plan to talk to the director on Tuesday and voice my concerns. 

    I will look into the



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  • CandaceLeighCandaceLeigh member

    imageCrazyLife3:
    I am confused, is this a preschool class? She seems young for preschool. At this age I think it should be more pla


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  • LissaLeeLissaLee member

    Great advice from the other posters. 

    Another thing you might consider for next year is to find half day preschool. I didn't send my DD until she was 4 and I still chose a morning preschool so she could be home for her naps in the afternoon.

    Mommy to Evelyn Clare born 6/23/07, Ryan Hansen born 12/10/09, and Charlotte Nicole born 11/1/12
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