Thanks all for your responses. I asked dd about it when I picked her up from school. As a rule I try not to say negative things about teachers in front of dd, but I told her that I thought some of the things they said had been unkind and asked if they spoke like that often. She said that one in particular often did.
I would be surprised if it was school wide. I've had a bit to do with the principal while we got dd's grade skip sorted and I don't think she'd accept that kind of teaching. She is quite new to the school though and may not know it is happening. I have another session next week, so I'll check it out again then. The other teacher is quite young and generally shy, so I was surprised at some of her comments today. The one dd says does it often is older. I'm wondering if the younger one is modeling this woman's behavior - either because she feels pressured to and doesn't know how to deal with it (which I suspect is the case after watching their interactions) or doesn't know any better (less likely, but possible).
I'd rather have witnessed it a couple of times if I can - I'm conscious we can all have a bad day, though I suspect that isn't the case here. Was hoping after all the advocacy to get dd to skip kindergarten I could hide in the shadows for a little while before I cause a fuss again! I'm incapable of leaving such things be though, once I'm aware of them (much as I hate having to raise issues) so I will raise it with the principal if it does appear to be part of her teaching strategy. Fortunately the younger teacher is dd's 'official' teacher and dd loves her.
Apologies for any typos - replying on my phone.
