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Possible little difficult child in the making or is it just normal 4 year old behavior?
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<blockquote data-quote="DDD" data-source="post: 386144" data-attributes="member: 35"><p>Has anyone asked her "why" she is suddenly roaming at rest time? She always seems to be so precocious...perhaps she may give a response that makes sense...to her. Is her mat located in the middle of the class? Perhaps she needs to be placed at the end corner so she doesn't see or hear so many other kids. Is it possible that she needs a potty break before rest time? Could be. Do they have recess right before rest time? Maybe she isn't transitioning well. Is she allowed to have a soft toy or a "kinky" during nap time if that provides a more serene environment?</p><p> </p><p>Based on similar circumstances in the past I doubt that a good talking to or a form of punishment is the answer. Of course all kids are different. Personally I always feel sorry for the younger kids in class. No matter how intelligent a child may be...there are developmental stages that sometimes just aren't reached on a date set by the school boards. A child may be "sharp as a tack" and "smart as a whip"</p><p>but still being set up for failure due to early problems adjusting to school. She is</p><p>so totally used to being loved and seen (rightfully) as a "winner", that her small motor skills deficits etc. could set her up for a difficult child lable when it is unwarranted.</p><p> </p><p>It may sound extreme to say so but since it is early in the year I think she should be tested for readiness. Being held back later can easily impact her self esteem.</p><p>Readiness testing can show that a child is "gifted" but still needs an extra year to</p><p>adapt to big girl/boy school. Working at home with a young child can be helpful</p><p>but it also can heighten anxiety.</p><p> </p><p>I <strong>completely </strong>understand how much she is loved. I'm just wondering if it might not</p><p>be wise to invest in readiness testing now. If she needs another year to mature it</p><p>isn't the end of the world at that age. on the other hand if she is held back to repeat a grade or</p><p>gets the concept that she is not as smart as her classmates it can have lifelong implications. been there done that. Good luck. DDD</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DDD, post: 386144, member: 35"] Has anyone asked her "why" she is suddenly roaming at rest time? She always seems to be so precocious...perhaps she may give a response that makes sense...to her. Is her mat located in the middle of the class? Perhaps she needs to be placed at the end corner so she doesn't see or hear so many other kids. Is it possible that she needs a potty break before rest time? Could be. Do they have recess right before rest time? Maybe she isn't transitioning well. Is she allowed to have a soft toy or a "kinky" during nap time if that provides a more serene environment? Based on similar circumstances in the past I doubt that a good talking to or a form of punishment is the answer. Of course all kids are different. Personally I always feel sorry for the younger kids in class. No matter how intelligent a child may be...there are developmental stages that sometimes just aren't reached on a date set by the school boards. A child may be "sharp as a tack" and "smart as a whip" but still being set up for failure due to early problems adjusting to school. She is so totally used to being loved and seen (rightfully) as a "winner", that her small motor skills deficits etc. could set her up for a difficult child lable when it is unwarranted. It may sound extreme to say so but since it is early in the year I think she should be tested for readiness. Being held back later can easily impact her self esteem. Readiness testing can show that a child is "gifted" but still needs an extra year to adapt to big girl/boy school. Working at home with a young child can be helpful but it also can heighten anxiety. I [B]completely [/B]understand how much she is loved. I'm just wondering if it might not be wise to invest in readiness testing now. If she needs another year to mature it isn't the end of the world at that age. on the other hand if she is held back to repeat a grade or gets the concept that she is not as smart as her classmates it can have lifelong implications. been there done that. Good luck. DDD [/QUOTE]
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