Robs does not like kindergarten.
True... it's only the fourth day.
But they're learning about circles, squares,
and the letters M, R, N, S, and T.
Robs knows her "sixth week sight word list" by heart.
She begged, and pleaded with me to let her stay home this morning.
I heard her out,
And then she grumped all the way to school.
She tells me the teachers yell too much.
And I figured they do- they've yelled at the kids when I was watching...
So yelling with no parents around is most likely even easier.
Perhaps this is why private school is so widely popular?
Any suggestions?
Is this normal for the first week?
Did your kindergartner love it right away?
Sophie wasn't a big fan of kindergarten (she had a teacher who yelled also).... she cried or was upset almost every morning. I mostly made her go, even though it was hard, because I thought if I let her stay home once then she would want to stay home every time and would throw a fit every morning. I don't remember, is Robyn's full day or half day? Anyway, I did end up letting her stay home a few times. It's a hard transition for everyone and sometimes she just needed it. It's just kindergarten, and you know her well enough that if you feel like she just needs a day at home then don't feel bad about letting her stay home. That's my opinion :)
ReplyDeleteYou'd be a fantastic homeschooling mom...something to think about. I don't let my children go to school with teachers who are yellers. Here I have the option to non-request those teachers AND they are not very common. There are only two teachers at our whole school that have that reputation (and they do not yell in front of parents). I hate yellers. I won't stand for it. It damages their sweet little spirits. Not wanting to go to school is one thing (all kids go through that occasionally). The reason why is another. Don't put up with something just because that's what everyone else does. I know you are trying to do what's best for her and you will. You can ask Andi about it too...
ReplyDeleteThanks for the response!
ReplyDeleteRobyn is in a full day... it gets long for her.
Does Sophie like school now?
So sad! Logan thought the first few days were boring, but not horrible. I would ask around and find out who the "good" kindergarten teachers are and get her moved into a better class. As far as Robs being a super smarty girl, Logan's teacher worked out something with a 1st grade teacher so she went to the other class just for the part of the day they did their reading/spelling work. Something to think about?
ReplyDeleteI have a feeling you're going to be on my speed dial next year. Wow. Teachers who yell at little children? I don't think I got yelled out until I was in high school, and probably deserved it. hee hee! When I was a wee kindergartening lass, I got to go to 1st grade reading. I looooved it. As I got older I had days where I loved school and days where I hated it. Normally the first couple of weeks were rough for me, but it always got easier. Of course, this was a hundred years ago in southern california(okay, 24, but STILL. doesn't that sound like 100?) Keep listening to your mother heart and the spirit will guide.
ReplyDeleteSophie loves school now... but it took for kindergarten and 1st grade before we weren't having to coax her there almost every day. And to clarify - her kindergarten teacher didn't yell constantly and never at Sophie. She got frustrated easily mostly with the boys and would get upset. Good luck! It isn't an easy time at all. I thought transitioning from "home mom" to "school mom" was harder than any other. Do you get to volunteer in the class at all? That would really give you a good feel for what it is like in the classroom. Sophie had full day also, I think it's too long for kindergarten but it seems most of the world likes the full day. :(
ReplyDeletemost kids have problems adjusting to school. We see it in first grade, as kindergarten is half day here. That whole day is so hard for them and it takes a few months. Everyone's advice was good... follow your heart. Try it for a few months and see how she does. Remember, Mom pulled steve out at christmas time that first year, and he turned out fine. :)so you have some time to make some changes.
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