First grader says he's bored at school

[Anonymous]

My first grader just started school for the first time at MCPS. Prior to this year he was in a private Montessori-style school for pre-K and kindergarten. He seems happy enough at school so far, but every day he talks about how easy the work is and how he wants more of a challenge. For example, he's been reading some simple chapter books for a while now and the class is focusing on letter sounds right now.

I know the school year is very early and everyone is getting settled, but at what point would you reach out to his teacher and mention the fact that he's bored?

[Anonymous]

Does he have ADHD or ASD? School is supposed to be boring but most kids are able to tolerate it okay.

[Anonymous]

No school is not "supposed" to be boring.
OP- welcome to mcps. Buckle up because you are going to be going on a boring ride for the next many years, that is if you decide to stay in mcps.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My first grader just started school for the first time at MCPS. Prior to this year he was in a private Montessori-style school for pre-K and kindergarten. He seems happy enough at school so far, but every day he talks about how easy the work is and how he wants more of a challenge. For example, he's been reading some simple chapter books for a while now and the class is focusing on letter sounds right now.

I know the school year is very early and everyone is getting settled, but at what point would you reach out to his teacher and mention the fact that he's bored?

No first grader days they want more of a challenge. Thread was started by a troll as many here are.

[Anonymous]

Just don’t confuse this with thinking your child is gifted. Gifted children don’t get bored in school — they’re always finding something to do or wonder about.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My first grader just started school for the first time at MCPS. Prior to this year he was in a private Montessori-style school for pre-K and kindergarten. He seems happy enough at school so far, but every day he talks about how easy the work is and how he wants more of a challenge. For example, he's been reading some simple chapter books for a while now and the class is focusing on letter sounds right now.

I know the school year is very early and everyone is getting settled, but at what point would you reach out to his teacher and mention the fact that he's bored?

No first grader days they want more of a challenge. Thread was started by a troll as many here are.

OP here. Well, at least one first grader *does* say that because his exact words are, "I want more challenging things. I love challenges!"

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My first grader just started school for the first time at MCPS. Prior to this year he was in a private Montessori-style school for pre-K and kindergarten. He seems happy enough at school so far, but every day he talks about how easy the work is and how he wants more of a challenge. For example, he's been reading some simple chapter books for a while now and the class is focusing on letter sounds right now.

I know the school year is very early and everyone is getting settled, but at what point would you reach out to his teacher and mention the fact that he's bored?

No first grader days they want more of a challenge. Thread was started by a troll as many here are.

Hey McPS lawyer or a BOE cheerleader.

[Anonymous]

Spoiler alert: School is boring.

[Anonymous]

Piano lessons. Enroll him with a very serious teacher.

[Anonymous]

It is early in the school year and teachers are still getting a handle on where kids are coming in. But there is so much repetition in the K-2 (and even 3) curriculum that any kid who picks the basics up early is going to be bored a lot of the time. You just have to help set your kid's expectations, help them focus on the areas where they aren't "ahead," and provide them with enriching experiences outside of school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My first grader just started school for the first time at MCPS. Prior to this year he was in a private Montessori-style school for pre-K and kindergarten. He seems happy enough at school so far, but every day he talks about how easy the work is and how he wants more of a challenge. For example, he's been reading some simple chapter books for a while now and the class is focusing on letter sounds right now.

I know the school year is very early and everyone is getting settled, but at what point would you reach out to his teacher and mention the fact that he's bored?

No first grader days they want more of a challenge. Thread was started by a troll as many here are.

OP here. Well, at least one first grader *does* say that because his exact words are, "I want more challenging things. I love challenges!"

Send challenging books and have him read those. Simple.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My first grader just started school for the first time at MCPS. Prior to this year he was in a private Montessori-style school for pre-K and kindergarten. He seems happy enough at school so far, but every day he talks about how easy the work is and how he wants more of a challenge. For example, he's been reading some simple chapter books for a while now and the class is focusing on letter sounds right now.

I know the school year is very early and everyone is getting settled, but at what point would you reach out to his teacher and mention the fact that he's bored?

It's not that unusual for some first-graders to be reading chapter books and for others to be reading very little at that point. Working on letter sounds more like kindergarten to me, but the teacher is probably just getting a feel for where kids are, especially for those who didn't attend K at MCPS. What I recall from my kid is that they had "centers" and eventually kids were put in reading groups and different tables were working on different levels of books. I definitely wouldn't tell the teacher your child is "bored" at this point - at least not until you find out more about the curriculum and how students are identified for enrichment (and what enrichment is provided for those students). Back to school night is probably the first opportunity for that. Being "bored" and wanting more challenges can mean a number of things. My kid was not necessarily "challenged" academically in early elementary but had lots of outside interests (playing an instrument, sports, puzzles, etc.) and always had a supply of books with her for quiet moments. Also remember that at this age there is also a focus on social-emotional learning.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My first grader just started school for the first time at MCPS. Prior to this year he was in a private Montessori-style school for pre-K and kindergarten. He seems happy enough at school so far, but every day he talks about how easy the work is and how he wants more of a challenge. For example, he's been reading some simple chapter books for a while now and the class is focusing on letter sounds right now.

I know the school year is very early and everyone is getting settled, but at what point would you reach out to his teacher and mention the fact that he's bored?

Not the first or second week! Have you asked him whst he means by 'bored?' It could mean the school work or it could mean something else.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My first grader just started school for the first time at MCPS. Prior to this year he was in a private Montessori-style school for pre-K and kindergarten. He seems happy enough at school so far, but every day he talks about how easy the work is and how he wants more of a challenge. For example, he's been reading some simple chapter books for a while now and the class is focusing on letter sounds right now.

I know the school year is very early and everyone is getting settled, but at what point would you reach out to his teacher and mention the fact that he's bored?

No first grader days they want more of a challenge. Thread was started by a troll as many here are.

OP here. Well, at least one first grader *does* say that because his exact words are, "I want more challenging things. I love challenges!"

Total BS.

[Anonymous]

Normal, your teacher doesn't have the time or ability to supplement. Do it at home.