6 more days till Kindergarten!

I don't know who's more excited, myself or the 5 year old actually going.

We made it!!!!! He gets out in about 15 minutes, can't wait for the pick up!!!!!!

Dave.C.Robinson said:

Mine's had two days of kindergarten. Only problem is she seems to want to talk when she's supposed to listen.

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Is it fair to expect more from them after only 2 days? When should I really become concerned?

Kadea said:

My son told me he got a time out for not listening to the teacher. Yes, he's a talker too.

PS
Apple doesn't fall far from the tree. *looks away and avoids all eye contact* "Who me?"

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Damn. I should have known. lol. He is a talker, a goofball, and is distracted easily by other goofballs. He's a boy, sometimes I forget.

I'm waiting for the report from Dad today, he is the one picking up and dropping off. I threatened to remove all fun things from his room if he didnt listen today. Am I over-reacting too soon?

Day 1 through Day 3 went ok, as good as can get for the first few days.

Day 4 forgot his sweater.

Day 5 lost his back pack.

What oh what will Day 6 bring?

Kadea said:

What do you do when you aren't a fan of the teacher? I think she is overly strict with kindergarten students. I don't want my son to lose his LOVE of school. I know what a difference a wonderful teacher makes in setting them up for the rest of their school years...

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You know, when we first tried Preschool when my son was 3 and a half, I hated the teacher. And I'd only spent 15 minutes with her. She was way to rough sounding, had an accent, and didn't seem soft enough to deal with a young child in a very new situation.

We didn't put him in the class for other reasons.

The following year, he entered preschool and had two teachers, THE BEST I COULD HAVE ASKED FOR! One was softer than the other, but the other was just firm enough to get the message(s) across to the kids.

Now, he's in K, with only one teacher who is - from what I saw in the hour I spent in class on the first day - too soft.

Now, I have no idea how she really is, but I think personally that my son needs someone a little tougher than a sweet lil older lady.

We parents just can't win.

Siddow said:

lol. He'll get used to it. My oldest is in fifth grade and still loses jackets.

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We found his jacket. Whew.

dolores haze said:

Kadea - You could schedule a talk with the teacher. He/she might be an expert in teaching (and controlling a class of kindergartners), but you are the expert on your child, and what techniques work best with him/her. If the teacher is not willing to discuss and listen to your concerns - that's a problem.

My son just went into first grade last week. He's had homework every day since day one. Is this typical? My younger son starts nursery school tomorrow. I will have 2 1/2 hours per week all to myself. I don't know if I'm more sad or excited. So bittersweet - watching your babies grow up.

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As hard as it is to tell somebody that your child may have difficulties in a certain area, it is the best thing you can do for your child.

I had to tell the preschool (second time around) exactly how my son would react to certain personalities. Somebody too loud and rough would push him away, somebody too nice and soft wouldn't be taken seriously. Also how he'd react with certain behaviors in the other children. And it made things easier for my son.

There is nothing wrong with a child who shy's away from the terminator (what we nicknamed preschool-first-time-around's teacher).

dolores haze said:

I will have 2 1/2 hours per week all to myself. I don't know if I'm more sad or excited.

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Well, one thing's certain, I'M EXCITED AND IT'S NOT EVEN HAPPENING TO ME!

You sure as heck better get excited!