Posts by lmkirche

Quote: Originally Posted by spedteacher30 typically, 4 year olds are tremendously active, and go through a stage where they cannot sit still. Actually, he is more active now than even a couple of months ago....

The next class up is Pre Kindergarten. It would be a great fit academically, but very hard for him social/emotionally. Change is hard for him. The teachers aren't as strong as his preschool teachers. And the students are at a...

His misbehavior tends to be when he is not getting the attention he wants in the classroom.

[QUOTE=LynnS6;14778480]Is he bored? QUOTE] Possibly...He is a very bright child and is beyond what the teachers are doing. His peers are learning rhyming and beginning sounds. My son is working on segmentation and building words. ...

Yes, I've told him that it makes mama sad. And I have to think that the school is a good fit for him. His father and I own the school!! And I love his teachers! They are awesome! They both have over 50 years combined experience...

My son is 4 years old. He has attended a private preschool for a part of each weekday since he was one. He has begun this school year "acting up" in class. He has trouble listening to his teachers, he pushes friends, he...

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Quote: Originally Posted by ann_of_loxley I found it helpful to be calm and loving and unconditional. If he would boss me about I would simply rephrase (in prefered) tone. (me rephrasing - not telling him to rephrase...

Quote: Originally Posted by meemee at that age my dd was v. much into pretent play. she LOOOOOOOOVED being a puppy. so i would have whipped out my imaginary leash and asked the puppy to go home. we have avoided SOOOO...

I was hoping for some ideas here, as I am seeking the same advice. I have a 3 year old boy who is also working on his "listening skills". He also debates with me and says alot of the same things to me. I feel like I have...