I have not had the same exact experience but...
My kids went to a preschool that was similar to Montessori. This school really understood feelings and child development.
My kids changed school and it's a new ball game. There have been many time where a teacher has responded to something where I have thought "WRONG ANSWER". The other issue is they don't know gifted like I have read. Despite that, this school is caring and very parent involved. There are many things special things I appreciate that they do. I need to have realistic expectations and know a trained professional is not going to believe, do and know everything that I wish they did. I expect there will be many times ahead I will experience deaf ears. But I plan to be kind but persitent and try to appreciate teacher for what they do. It's a hard job. If you have an opportunity to volunteer try to do this.
There are so many factors that go into behavior in class. So times just growing up helps. Sometimes it's what's happening in the class. Last year, there were behavior issues in my ds's 2nd grade class. He felt like he was getting yelled at all day even when he was doing nothing wrong. He is very sensitive. This situation caused him stress which reflects in his behavior. He is very sensitive to things feeling unfair. New teacher this year and it's much better. She is keeping the kids busy, the class behavior is better. My son is better.
Last edited by onthegomom; 10/16/09 07:14 AM.
