As a former PE teacher, I will tell this is EXACTLY how I handled a boy in one of my classes. He was most definitely light years above the rest of the boys (5th grade, with special ed inclusion), and I really think this is why he was the most misbehaved. So he became my helper, but ONLY when he behaved. I also had 2 other boys help out throughout class and would rotate who was chosen each day (other than the first boy on the days he behaved). It was truly a perfect solution. He never felt like the only one, and the other boys never felt like I didn't pick them.
Thank you for the suggestion. I will definitely talk to her about it, and hopefully she'll be open to the idea.
When I picked up ds today after school, the regular teacher told me that the PE teacher asked about having a "helper" come out with ds to PE. I think she means an adult Montessori sub. The regular teacher didn't seem too big on that idea because she doesn't want to make ds stand out in that way.
She actually asked if I'd like for ds to be able to come in to the classroom with her on days when he's struggling at PE. Again, I don't want him to learn to give up. But, I do want him to learn some way to cope. Maybe that would help him to know he has another alternative. Just having the option might relieve some of the pressure he feels. The doctor said at this point, our goal/plan should be removing anxiety provoking scenarios from his life so that he can experience a some anxiety-free days for a period of time.
More to think about. It's good that they are trying to help come up with solutions. I love his teacher!
