My child is in kindergarten & I have some concerns?

Question

The teacher sent home 2 worksheets that he was apparently supposed to do at school but he did not finish them. I noticed this in pre-k too. The other kids would be done with their work and mine would never complete it or take a long time to complete it. He is very bright, so I know that is not the issue. It just seems like he is unable to focus or something. For one thing, he talks to much and is too interested in socializing. At home he talks too much, frequently interrupts, etc and we correct him. Anyone who I've talked talked to about it seems to think it's funny that he never stops talking. Now my point has been proven. On the very first day of school I asked him "what did you learn today" to which he said "I learned to be quiet". I know it sounds funny but I feel like if he doesn't stop he's never going to get ahead. How do I handle this? Do you think there is something wrong with him that he doesn't finish his work when he's supposed to?

Answer 1

If you take him to a doctor they'll probably diagnose him with ADD.

It's possible that's what it is but that condition tends to be very over diagnosed.  He may just have too much energy and needs more physical activity or he may be gifted and isn't feeling challenged at school.

You could try to ask him some probing questions to find out what is really going on with him but it might be best to start with the school councillor for a recommendation.

Answer 2

lol

I used to finish my work very fast .. and be bored. So I would answer questions for my neighbors.

One teacher asked me if I was right and I said, 'yes I am'.  After that I was left alone to coach the kids the teacher was not reaching-teaching- or helping.

I was in the fourth grade and an honors student.

Give the kid an outlet and a break.

Us bright kids bore easily.

Answer 3

My first thought is that if he is a bright child he is probably bored with the school work.  Try talking to his teacher or see if you can audit the class (without him seeing you) and see if you and the teacher can work together to solve the problem.  

Answer 4

Ask the teacher how he's doing and if she tells you that he has to concentrate more, then you should talk to him.  

But anyway, he's still in kindergarten so you shouldn't be worrying to much.

                   Good luck!

Answer 5

He might be ADHD or he might be just a boy. I personally think that kindergarten is too early to consider medication of any kind. Maybe he will learn to be quiet. The only thing I would be afraid of is that if he has impulsivity, he might get hurt. But I would look at kindergarten as a chance to continue learning about school and learning how to be still and quiet. If you really get concerned, express your concern to your physician and see what he or she may have to say.

Answer 6

i myself have a child in kinder too and i've noticed that all she needed was extra atten. brought to her that she's there to start learning and for good behavior,  she'll get to play or socialize.  everyone's different, and the teacher needs to understand that. the kids are very young, and they need to be reminded often of why they are honestly there.

Answer 7

hes not really intersted and other things seem more interesting to him why dont you try being a little extra friendly with him and turn that socializing into him doing work  

Answer 8

First, there's probably nothing wrong with him.  He is only 5 and in Kindergarten.  He sounds like he really likes to socialize and the teacher most likely told him that if his work wasn't finished in class he would have to take it home and do it.  It may sound harsh but that teacher is setting his/her expectations right from the beginning so that your son and other students in the class know what is expected of them.  This is actually good for your son because this is an expectation that all teachers will have for him throughout his schooling experience.  I'm assuming that he has only been in school for a few weeks and it will take some kids until February or even longer to follow the expectations set out in class.  Be consistent with him- if he is expected to finish the work at home, then he has to finish it before he can be rewarded with TV or video game time.  Give him a few more weeks and he may settle down a little bit- he's probably very excited!