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Discussion Title: what to do?
Created by: detmom
Created on: Fri, 09/05/2008 - 4:01pm.

Hi ,

The school has not yet started completely and feels like my problems have already begun. My son 6 yrs old is in second grade, he is a lively, kid who loves to talk. He can start a conversation with any one. During the first grade he had the same problem of talking in the class,though he studies well, he needs more reminders than most of his classmates to work quietly. This is sometimes the same at home too, but when I remind him once he finishes his work and off he goes.  when he was in first grade the teacher and we agreed that he is too young for the class and not mature enough. His studies are not effected, he is not lagging behind, when he passed first grade, he was already reading at second grade level and started doing multiplications etc.,

I know for sure that this is just a behaviour that he got into. I want to curb this before it gets worse. searching online I found ideas like sticking a smiley face on the his table would be a gentle reminder for him not to talk to other kids. Did any of you try this? and or if you have any other suggestions can you please advice.

 

Thanks

 

 

Author: concerned ...
Replied: 9/9/2008 5:47pm.

Maybe your son's just bored and needs more stimulating activities. Talk to his teacher about giving him extra classwork to keep him occupied. It's great that he's doing well in school otherwise. He just needs to learn the appropriate times and places to socialize. Maybe you can arrange for your son to have friends over after school or get him involved in certain activities where he can be more social.

Author: TheMrs
Replied: 9/9/2008 8:48pm.

Some of it may be due to his age. I teach 1st grade, most of my students are 6, some 7, and I would have a very difficult time placing a child of this age in 2nd grade.

But he also needs to be challenged. I do not know your child and your child's 1st grade teacher probably has his best interest in mind.

Supporting the teacher has a huge effect. I have a couple of students who work all day long just so I can write an email to mom or dad saying they have had a great day. When they have a bad day, they parents know about it and I am supported at home. I use the sticker system in my classroom and it works well in my classroom a couple of my students do use this sticker system at home as well and it works very well for them. If they get a sticker at school they get one at home. When my students fill their sticker sheet they get to choose something from the treasure box. At home I know some that get things like cowboy boots for five or a soda for five. Some get to choose where they would like to go out to eat after 20. It all depends on how severe your child is in my opinion. Some need a reward everyday...like watching an extra 30 minutes of TV if they got a sticker that day.

Go to your local teachers store and you will probably find many incentive charts. You can also search the web for other ideas.