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Post by jlschlangen on Aug 24, 2012 7:15:37 GMT -6
My dd got her packet for school. As of right now she doesn't know anyone. I am bummed about that. I am thinking about calling the school. My ds went to the same school when he was in kindergarten. Dd will be in kindergarten. She will be w/ a teacher who is brand new to that school & the district. I am slightly mad at myself b/c I was going to request a teacher and I didn't. Granted I know she will make friends, but she is a shy & quiet child.
What would you do?
Thanks
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Post by cissy on Aug 24, 2012 7:21:38 GMT -6
I would leave my child in the class that they put him in. I like school to be school and home to be play, if I were to change classes just so my child could be with friends then the school situation might not be all school anymore. I figure that my child is there to learn not to have a social gathering, if my child wants to play with friends we will do a playdate and another time.
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Post by irish on Aug 24, 2012 7:29:46 GMT -6
What Cissy said.
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Post by jlschlangen on Aug 24, 2012 7:30:51 GMT -6
I am just concerned b/c currently she doesn't have many friends she did when she was in preschool. I am also nervous a little b/c she loved and I do mean loved her preschool teachers.
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Post by lilmermaid on Aug 24, 2012 7:31:13 GMT -6
I would leave it. She will be fine. DS is there so she should feel comfy knowing he's there in the school too.
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Post by jlschlangen on Aug 24, 2012 7:34:11 GMT -6
No, she and ds are not currently in the same school this school she is in is just preschool, kindergarten. Next year they will be in the same school for a couple years. Dd is in pm kindergarten.
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Post by angel22 on Aug 24, 2012 7:36:58 GMT -6
She'll be fine. They pick specific teachers for the kids for a reason. Personality, learning style, class size, etc. Why change it when you haven't given it a chance- this could be the PERFECT "fix" for your shy little girl. Part of going to school is learning to make friends. Frankly, I am glad when my girls get into classes with kids they don't know, they are more focused on learning instead of socializing AND they learn how to meet new people instead of sticking with the "safety" of friends they already know. Best thing for them.
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Post by lilmermaid on Aug 24, 2012 7:37:59 GMT -6
Oh. Well I still think she will be fine. You have to let her figure these things out, you won't always be there every second to help her. She will adore this teacher as well.....almost all kiddos love their kindergarten teachers!
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Post by jlschlangen on Aug 24, 2012 7:39:15 GMT -6
I suppose you girls are right she does need to come out of her shell sometime. So I will talk to dh b/c he wanted me to call the school today.
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Post by laurac on Aug 24, 2012 7:45:39 GMT -6
Just leave it be, Jodi. A new teacher is such a blessing and her and your DD can be new together.
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Post by bunsy on Aug 24, 2012 9:11:11 GMT -6
Just make sure you are matter-of-fact about it. If she thinks not having friends in her class or having a new teacher is something to be nervous about, she will be. No big deal.
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Post by elizac on Aug 24, 2012 12:02:50 GMT -6
I would be concerned if my DD's friends went into one classroom and she was moved to a different one where she did not know anyone and the rest of that class was a cohort. I like continuity and believe that it is better for kids (esp. shy ones) to stay within their own cohort. Now, I don't know your DD's situation. Will her preschool classmates be in a different class? Are the kids in her class also new to each other? I would not worry about the teacher until I see something to worry about.
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Post by cakemakermom on Aug 24, 2012 13:10:41 GMT -6
Most kids don't know anyone when they enter kindergarten. I wouldn't worry about it, she'll make friends as the year goes on.
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Post by doeeyedgirl on Aug 24, 2012 14:41:00 GMT -6
I concur with all the other mamas. Sometimes we have to bite the bullet and do something that makes us uncomfortable. And who knows, those decisions may just be one of the most positive ones out there. We all have to learn that things are not always going to go in our favor and how to overcome those together, even at a young age.
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Post by dara1012 on Aug 24, 2012 16:26:13 GMT -6
I was worried about DS b/c he is on the shy side and this spring/summer he has had lots of new situations with sports teams, new summer preschool and in 2 weeks a new preschool. In each case he has made friends and transitioned well as soon as I backed off.....that's what I plan to do in this next situation and have faith that he will make friends and be just fine. This is the perfect age/stage for your DD to make new friends.
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