Starting Kindergarten: (To all parents) Need HELP?

Question

I was wondering if you guys could shed some light to me. I have kid who just first started school in Kindergarten (has no prior schooling, didn't go to Pre-K) I was a little worried because later on I was informed that he couldn't seem to sit still in his chair and would not respond to the teacher when asked. I was wondering if this is just a phase they go through and also is that most of the kids in his class already has previous schooling.

Answer 1

If I was you I would keep the lines of communication open between yourself and his teacher. Be supportive of the classroom routine/rules, and emmulate these at home. You are his first and most important teacher. So invest the time now while he is still so young to become involved in the classroom. He will respect you and love you more for creating and setting high (yet achievable) expectations for him too. This will help him strive to achieve more throughout his life. And all Kindergarteners are extra squirmy the first few months of school so hang in there things will smooth out given time and consistency.

Answer 2

Let me just say that Nessa was absolutely right.  What person in their right mind would expect a 5 year old child to sit still for any length of time!!!???...

Answer 3

More than likely your son is fine.  I'm sure with a little more time he will learn what is expected of him as a student.  Think about it like this, he wasn't born with the ability to walk or talk so how can we expect him to just go to this new place and know exactly what to do?  We can't.  Your child's teacher will contact you if she thinks it is a problem.  Try not to worry so much because I'm sure your child will soon learn his role in the school setting and will begin to do what the other children are doing.  And be reassured that your son (I'm almost positive) isn't the only student that is squirmy in Kindergarten! lol!

Answer 4

It is the child's way of adjusting to school.  My daughter done the same thing when she first started headstart, but got better as the year progressed.

Answer 5

your child is just learning what most of the other kids already know, why did you place your child at such a disadvantage? pre k can be just  beneficial only a couple of afternoons a week.

it is really sad, hopefully our child will catch up quickly to the routine, or he will be the kid that no one wants to play with (because he doesn't follow the  rules.) kids at this age don't want to associate with the kid who is not in the group.

seriously, i see it all the time.

good luck. maybe you should host a play date with another kid or two from the class so he is not left out.

Answer 6

I think he will be fine,He will realize was he is expected of him and he will due fine.

Answer 7

No. This is because your child didnt have prior schooling and isnt used to the way things work in a school setting. My brother went through the same thing. Dont worry.. they get used to it. You will have just have to put a lot of time into helping him with his school work because the other kids already have a head start with what they are learning- Your son will catch up but he'll need your support...

People overlook how important preschool is but its ok. He'll be fine whats done is done..

Answer 8

First off, let me just say that as a preschool teacher, a 5 year old sitting in a chair all day listening to lectures is HORRIBLY HORRIBLY inappropriate, and so, no since he this is his first experience at school it is perfectly natural for him to be having a hard time sitting in the chair all day.    Did he sit around all day at home, I highly doubt it!  

As for not listening when the  teacher speaks to him, this can have several causes, but I am willing to bet that it is because his teacher is speaking to him from across the room, and expecting him to listen, yet something else HIGHLY inappropriate for a five year old.  

Give you son some time.  Yes, it probably would have helped if he had attended Pre-K before going to K, but you havent done him any harm!  He WILL get the idea soon, it will just take him a little longer because he has to get used to the routine.  

Talk  to his teacher, remind her he was not in preschool and so has not had the same experiences the others have had learning to be active listeners and "good sitters" (gag me BTW, but I digress).  

Good Luck! :)

Answer 9

Depends had he been in school for only a couple of days or weeks.....if yes give him time, but if this has been going on for a year or so then talk to his doc.