Miss T said I have to bring a water bottle

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes, he needs to be able to drink water during the day and it's not possible to go to the water fountain every 10 minutes. The teacher is probably saying this because he is going too often.

See I don’t think he should have to drink water every 10 minutes. He gets water and mil in the working before school and at lunch, and at two snack times and during PE. I don’t agree with the people - kids and adults - sipping at a water bottle every hour of the day.

It would also be easier to do daily if I could throw a capped bottle or Kleen Kanteen in every morning. Teacher is insisting everyone bring multi part bottles which inevitable mold if you don’t wash daily or else wear out and develop leaks.

OK so you figured it out and don't agree with the teacher. What do you need us for?

As I've said before, your kid is probably being disruptive and that's why the teacher asked for it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DS came home saying his 1st grade teacher said he needs to pack more snack. A couple weeks later she told him he needs to pack water daily.

Background:
I’m a mostly SAHM. I cook a big breakfast for my kid, then take him to school with two snacks, a lunch, and a water bottle.

Lately the water bottle has been giving him trouble (spills, bottle damage, and Miss T also emailed to ask I don’t pack a non straw bottle bc of spills) so after buying 4 or 5 different kinds of bottles I finally told him a couple weeks ago he can just drink from the fountain and drink at lunch. He typically eats his whole lunch but for awhile it was coming back partially uneaten so I started sending healthier snacks instead of snack packs.

Snack is twice daily and it’s typically things like:
Homemade medium size muffin
Handful of grapes or two apricots
Carrot sticks
An apple
Mini roll of Ritz crackers

What do you think DCUM? Do you think a kid needs to pack water every single day even when it’s not hot out? And am I packing enough snack?

Holy sh it yes

OP isn't packing all of that all at once. I don't think pure fruit/veggie (grapes and apricots, carrot sticks, an apple) snacks stay with them. Can you add something with a bit of protein/fat? A cheese stick? Instead of Ritz crackers, cheese & crackers? A zbar with protein?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How fat is he?

He is in the middle height and weight. Maybe 30-40 percentile for weight?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why don’t you email the teacher and inquire as to what exactly is prompting this feedback?

+1

Plus if you're in the DMV it is hot. Kids need water. Kids need food. If your teacher says your kid is hungry why are you discounting that? Try sending snacks with protein and fiber. Fruits and veggies are great too but don't keep kids full as long.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DS came home saying his 1st grade teacher said he needs to pack more snack. A couple weeks later she told him he needs to pack water daily.

Background:
I’m a mostly SAHM. I cook a big breakfast for my kid, then take him to school with two snacks, a lunch, and a water bottle.

Lately the water bottle has been giving him trouble (spills, bottle damage, and Miss T also emailed to ask I don’t pack a non straw bottle bc of spills) so after buying 4 or 5 different kinds of bottles I finally told him a couple weeks ago he can just drink from the fountain and drink at lunch. He typically eats his whole lunch but for awhile it was coming back partially uneaten so I started sending healthier snacks instead of snack packs.

Snack is twice daily and it’s typically things like:
Homemade medium size muffin
Handful of grapes or two apricots
Carrot sticks
An apple
Mini roll of Ritz crackers

What do you think DCUM? Do you think a kid needs to pack water every single day even when it’s not hot out? And am I packing enough snack?

Holy sh it yes

OP isn't packing all of that all at once. I don't think pure fruit/veggie (grapes and apricots, carrot sticks, an apple) snacks stay with them. Can you add something with a bit of protein/fat? A cheese stick? Instead of Ritz crackers, cheese & crackers? A zbar with protein?

He doesn’t like packed cheese. I packed hummus and was told that’s not allowed. No yogurt or smoothie allowed. Sometimes I pack a granola bar. He usually gets a fruit/veg snack and then another one that’s more hearty like the muffin or bar. I figure he can eat the lighter snack in the morning and heartier in the afternoon.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why don’t you email the teacher and inquire as to what exactly is prompting this feedback?

+1

Plus if you're in the DMV it is hot. Kids need water. Kids need food. If your teacher says your kid is hungry why are you discounting that? Try sending snacks with protein and fiber. Fruits and veggies are great too but don't keep kids full as long.

I usually send fruit/veg for the morning snack. He eats breakfast at 8 and snack is like an hour later.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:[/b]He is likely going to the water fountain frequently and saying he is hungry. She finds that disruptive.[b] I doubt she is just looking at his food and deciding it is insufficient. And it is hot out. And will be for the rest of the year. It is a couple weeks. Just send a darn water bottle and more snack.

Agree you kid is becoming disruptive. Send a damn water bottle. I’d ignore the snack suggestion but definitely send water.

I am sending water but am feeling grumpy about it. I understand water for sports - which we do for every practice and game and it’s a lot - but kist don’t agree that little kids need to be guzzling water every 10 minutes.

+100 agree.
My kids had water bottles and lost so many during elementary. They are now in Jr. High and don't even bother with water bottles. They are not dehydrated. They drink at breakfast, lunch, after school. Once in awhile they bring in a water bottle if they know they have an activity, etc. They still lose about 25% of the time! (by lose I mean they don't bring it home and then find it the next day). This is way less likely with little kids.

[Anonymous]

I think this is a YOU issue. 5 water bottles and they all leaked?? Weird.

[Anonymous]

Is this about the water or the snack? Why are you going on and on about the food? Just send the correct water bottle.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think this is a YOU issue. 5 water bottles and they all leaked?? Weird.

Two have straw parts of that over time started leaking. Another had a straw develop a split lengthwise… company sent a replacement in pink unicorn which DS is hesitant to take to school bc he will be teased. A narrow cap Nalgene was vetoed by teacher because no straw. Screw top narrow top Kleen Kanteen also vetoed. One pair of bottles I bought from Costco developed mold.

[Anonymous]

^ all from this school year

[Anonymous]

FFS there are 4 more weeks of school. Max.
Teacher's lives are impossibly hard.

Get over your moral objection to "kids constantly sipping water" and give the poor teacher what she's asking for.

[Anonymous]

get these: https://owalalife.com/products/kids-freesip?variant=45222858260639

for leaking you need to make sure the seal in the top is correct and flush. they should be washed after every use. we have 3 or 4 in rotation since they are used daily. once its above 90 I give him 2 water bottles. he walks to and from school, has recess, and PE 2x week.

40oz is the suggestion for fluids from 4-8 years old. With a 16oz Owala, they probably need 2 plus milk 2x6oz and thats for a normal day. Add in heat or activity and it can be more.

[Anonymous]

Ooops, trying to get that last link deleted.

Here's the water bottle link:
https://a.co/d/3mpENJs

[Anonymous]

Half the time the kids cant tell if they are thirsty or hungry so if the water bottle is close, they take a sip and its usually thirst. We use thermos brand metal straw bottles.you need a high protein lunch, they are distracted and dont eat it as fast as they need to. Not for every kid but i make tuna salad and my kid brings it in a little container and puts it on a roll herself (since 1st grade). Make sure there is a good afternoon snack to get through the slog. My kid also discovered she can buy breakfast at school so she has a second one when she gets there.