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Case: It's Just Kindergarten!
There is a problem student in Mrs. Smith's Kindergarten class. He plays constantly while instruction is going on and is falling behind in class work because of his behavior. The teacher has made his parents aware of his behavior and addressed that it is a concern. The parents continue to avoid the situation because they say that "It is just Kindergarten and all they do is play all day anyway". The teacher has made it clear that it is more than that and has went over standards and state requirements with the parents but they still do not seem to get it. The teacher has also tried to motivate the child in many different ways. What are some ways the teacher could handle this situation?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I also liked that you shared the standards that must be mastered in Kindergarten. Sadly, many parents do not realized how much school has changed. My solution is both for the student and parent. As a 2nd grade teacher, I allow students that won't behave in Kindergarten and 1st grade to come to my class for a little while. Then, after the student has been in my room I ask them if they think being in 2nd grade is harder than 1st. We discuss how they have to sit still for longer periods of time, copy from the board, write in paragraphs, and do really hard math! ;) I would also ask a 1st or 2nd grade teacher to sit in with you the next time you meet with the parents. They can help explain the importance of building a strong base in Kindergarten. I have done this and it helps when the parents see what is expected in 2nd grade and that there are grades attached. |
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| Comments: This may help and I agree with you that kindergarten is not the same as it used to be, however I think some other solution would be more effective. Kindergarteners are usually 5/6 years old and I believe it is unreasonable to think they will be able to sit for long periods of time. Maybe the teacher can incorporate more play and movement into her lessons to make it easier for the students until they mature a little more. |
| Rated On: October 18, 2014 11:51 pm |
| Rated By: uZyvaP |
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| Comments: I would not do this. |
| Rated On: October 19, 2014 2:13 am |
| Rated By: puQuZu |
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| Comments: Great ideas for students and parents. |
| Rated On: October 19, 2014 4:45 pm |
| Rated By: Sanubu |
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| Comments: I think this could be a good possible solution. I agree that having the student shadow in a grade higher may help them understand why learning what they can from the grade they are in now is important. I also think having the first grade teacher conference with the parents and discussing how important Kindergarten instruction is would help as well. |
| Rated On: October 19, 2014 5:41 pm |
| Rated By: Brianne Blowers |
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| Comments: I think by having a higher grade teacher in the room explaining the importance of kindergarten basis. |
| Rated On: October 19, 2014 11:05 pm |
| Rated By: Christie Gerlach |
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| Comments: I agree with this solution and feel that it would show the child that school builds upon itself. |
| Rated On: October 19, 2014 11:18 pm |
| Rated By: uVejeg |
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| Comments: I think your solution is helpful because it will show the student the importance of focusing on their work now, since they know they will have even more challenging material ahead. Having a first or second grade teacher sit in on the conference may help, but unfortunately you can't force the parents to care. |
| Rated On: October 20, 2014 1:27 am |
| Rated By: WeGuQy |
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| Comments: Great solution! |
| Rated On: October 20, 2014 11:32 pm |
| Rated By: Chanell Wolski |
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| Comments: I like this response. I would also inform parents that the student may risk being retained another year in Kindergarten and how this would negatively affect his education for the rest of his schooling. I also would inform them that if the problems don’t get corrected early on they just increase and intensify. |
| Rated On: February 17, 2015 4:03 am |
| Rated By: Hebehu |
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| Comments: By making it apparent to the parents what is expected of the students is beneficial to them getting involved in the classroom. |
| Rated On: February 23, 2015 8:51 pm |
| Rated By: anuhag |
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| Comments: I agree with showing the child what is expected in the upper grades. I feel it is showing the child what kindergarten or 1st grades is getting in o her ready for. |
| Rated On: February 24, 2015 12:40 am |
| Rated By: eSaPaz |
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| Comments: I think this is a really good solution. I like the idea of the 1st and 2nd grade teachers sitting in the meeting with the parents to help explain why the curriculum is important in Kindergarten. |
| Rated On: February 25, 2015 6:44 pm |
| Rated By: Shannon Stephens |
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| Comments: I think it's great to invite parents in for a day and not only have them observe your kindergarten classroom but also see what the next steps and requirements are to help them better recognize the importance. I think having parents involved is the best and most effective way, when possible/applicable, to get students motivated and on task. |
| Rated On: February 27, 2015 7:26 pm |
| Rated By: eWeHaz |
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| Comments: That could work. |
| Rated On: March 6, 2016 3:08 pm |
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| Comments: Having a teacher from a higher grade level to back you and the students education up would be a really good idea while having the meeting with parents. |
| Rated On: April 4, 2022 4:02 am |
| Rated By: ahuNaj |
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| Comments: I think this is a great idea! K-2 students tend to look up to the higher grade levels at their school, so I think observing them in the classroom could help them understand what is expected of them. |
| Rated On: October 3, 2023 12:19 am |
| Rated By: bequja |
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