Lourie Mcroberts: Start a sticker chart. Tell him he gets stickers for good reports from the preschool. Also set a goal like 20 stickers and he gets a trip to the zoo, or ice cream parlor, or whatever you seem fit.Also, talk to the preschool teachers. See if you can volunteer for a day or so, to see what exactly they are doing. Your son may not act up when you are there, but you may observe a lot of other things, such as their routines, the student to teacher ratio, and above all, how other kids behave to your son and to each other.There seems to be something else going on. My guess is that they may be understaffed and cannot handle a child that throws a tantrum. Or maybe there is one other child there that torments your son. Either way, the preschool should make a sincere effort to control the situation. (But don't tell them that. Just make the time to go and observe. Or if you can't than see if a friend can go one day.)If none of that does any good, consider a diff! erent preschool. Also, make sure you have a good routine for bed time. Make sure there is time for you to talk with your child. Listen between the lines. He may give you clues as to what is really going on.Good luck....Show more
Danyell Rowback: The school "could" be part of the problem, if it is a daycare center and not a REAL preschool with REAL teachers. Daycare centers are known for paying their "teachers" very little so they attract uneducated people with little experience or skills with working with young children. I suggest you pop in sometime and observe without letting anyone know you are there. You will get a good idea of what is going on and what is triggering your son's behavior. If you observe ANYTHING that makes you uncomfortable you should try to find a better program asap....Show more
Barton Morfee: 3-1/2 is too young for many children to start preschool. You may need to wait another year. I realize that this is very inconvenient, but some! times (very often) kids do things that derail our carefully th! ought out plans and we just need to roll with the punches and do what is best for our kid(s). Sit down with his teachers and see what they think. They may be able to give you some valuable insights into why your son is behaving in this way. Is there a specific kid that bugs him? Is there a specific kid influencing him? Does he seem extra tired when he acts out? Do they think he is too young?...Show more
Karl Jantzen: yes
Elli Esaw: First of all, Don't tell him he'll be kicked out of preschool if he isn't a good boy, that's an empty threat that is probably freaking him out. Then, make sure you're doing everything you can at home... like others said, be sure he's getting enough sleep and a good breakfast. I would find out when this behavior is happening. Is it one child, or during a certain time of the day? Talk to the teachers and find out. you all need to be on the same page when it comes to discipline. In my preschool classroom, the main rule is "You hit,! you sit" and they sit for 3 min (one minute per age, until the timer goes off). Then, I would go in and observe, but as a surprise, don't tell them you are coming. If it seems like the teachers aren't good, it's time to find a different place. I know that most preschool teachers don't have a 4 year degree, and we aren't paid what we are worth, but not all of us are bad. It's also only been 2 weeks.. if he's never been in preschool/daycare before it might be a bigger adjustment than you thought....Show more
Susan Rambo: He goes from 7:30am to noon everyday.
Linwood Mccory: As a preschool teacher, the very first thing I would look at when having a discipline problem with a child is my approach to the problem. What's happening before and after the child is acting out? How can I arrange the environment or schedule to help? A good preschool teacher should have a very good idea of why he's suddenly acting out and be able to help him. Meet with his teacher. Ask to! observe in the classroom. See if between you you can get to the bottom! of this. It sounds as though the teacher needs to be working on problem solving with the group. Helping them learn to use their words with each other rather than being physical. I doubt he's the only one having problems.On the home front: is he getting enough sleep? Eating a really good breakfast? Getting enough one on one attention from mom and dad outside of school? Those can all lead to misbehaviour during the day....Show more
Frank Crummell: The school isn't the problem - the problem is (just like with a family pet) it's that the parents have not done their part in "socially acclimating/assimilating" their children and teaching them how to behave publically.
Becky Mosena: He may be too young for the rigors of a 'school' setting. How long is he going? full day? can you reduce the time he is in school? alternate your college schedules so someone is at home with him? grandma care?
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