Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         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 agree that letting the parent come in for class one day may help if it is possible. Then they will be able to see it isn't just play all day. Even preschool has students doing certain tasks that prep them for higher grade levels. Just because they're extremely young doesn't mean their work is pointless. In fact, if they do not get the scaffolding they need in kindergarten, they may be at a huge disadvantage in the years to come.