Comments on: More Kindergarten Misbehavior

By: Nathalie

Nathalie — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:24:18 +0000

I am searching out solutions to a very similar problem. My Angel-At-Home turns into the naughty kid at school! He is 5 and today is the 3rd day of kindergarten. Day 1, happy sticker from his teacher. Day 2, note from the teacher with a big pink “Call me” at the bottom. Day 3, less than an hour into the school day, I got a call from the assistant principal. We’re having a conference today.

I agree, earlier bedtime will help. We’re going to talk about acceptable behavior. I may need to pull out a sticker/reward chart and give the positive rewards at home, too.

Complicating things, his father was killed in a car accident in January 2010, and my little one is still adjusting to the loss. Last week he said “I wish my daddy was here to tell me about school.” Last evening when we talked about the note from Miss Crabtree, I asked “What would your Dad say about this? Would he be proud of you right now?” He bawled.

It’s just one more adjustment in a series of adjustments this year. I hope we both make it intact!

By: dad

dad — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 11:55:58 +0000

Geri: Thanks for your note. Honestly, I don’t think this is a “phase” so much as temporary exhaustion. Getting him to bed earlier (6PM!) has already helped his mood considerably.

By: Geri

Geri — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 01:19:41 +0000

I think it’s normal for most boys to undergo that phase of their lives. I had a brother who acted just like that when we was still in kindergarten but grew up as a fine adult.

By: dad

dad — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 12:42:12 +0000

Danni: That’s very true. It’s not until kids feel comfortable that they let their guard down. That’s why everyone else thinks our kids are angels – they save their worst mis-behavior for when they’re home!

A related factor that I forgot to mention is that we’re in the midst of a record-setting heatwave, and so recess and gym class have very restricted, if not cancelled. This results in lots of pent up energy that needs to go somewhere, and sometimes it just comes out in the wrong way.

By: Danni

Danni — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 05:05:31 +0000

Their first day in school is often wonderful since they are still on the getting to know phase. But once they’ve established self confidence, that’s when they start doing those things.

By: vw bug

vw bug — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 19:07:12 +0000

You give me hope. Mine starts tomorrow. First time on a school bus, first time to Kindergarten. Sigh.